“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Today I'm reflecting on Dr. King’s words as we honor his legacy #SheriffV #mlkday #mlkday2020

A day of celebration during the annual Kindom Day Parade—On this #MLKDay, we honor a man that said “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?”..Words that are echoed in the work the men & women of the LAPD strive to live by as they keep LA safe

You know it’s going to be a good dance battle when the first move out of the gate is the robot... Who won? It’s hard for us to be impartial, so we’ll just say those who saw it in person at today’s #MLKDay Parade

Going above and beyond at LAPD - 77th Street, with our Community Safety Partnership Officers, is almost a daily occurrence. Today, they invited us to honor Tuskegee Airman, Lieutenant Colonel Otis Cowley a true #HeroAmongUs. Michel R. Moore Retired Deputy Chief Regina Scott @LabradaAl

One of my favorite LAPD ceremonies. Today we welcomed the next generation of LAPD leadership. My ask: Lead with purpose, compassion, and work every day to forge new partnerships in every corner of our Department and city.

South Traffic Street Racing Team (SRT) cruising Crenshaw corridor monitoring cruisers and speaking to Local Business owners in the area

Today was an exciting day for our Department, and for our city as we officially launched our newest Community Safety Partnership (CSP) in San Fernando Gardens. The CSP program has been a model of shared success since its inception—Proud to bring this program to the valley.

We know kids are home & online - so do child predators. Take these four steps to help keep them safe: 1. Watch children's behavior 2. Monitor internet activities 3. Know who children are interacting with online 4. Establish parental internet restrictions missingkids.org/netsmartz/home

The Heart of our community Service above all other

Last night was a tragically violent night in Los Angeles. Together, we must confront this challenge and vehemently reject this trend—we will not let those that wish to tear at the fabric of our city succeed.

More Info: A moment captured on surveillance camera before last night’s officer involved shooting in LAPD Southeast. Additionally: 7 protestors (which were later discovered to not be from the area) were arrested for 148 P.C. following the officer involved shooting.

After we marched, we made our way to LAPD Southeast to support the #PeaceRide.. Community, inclusivity, and partnerships #communityPolicing is who we are!!! #WeAreLA Retired Deputy Chief Regina Scott Captain Lou Paglialonga. Let’s drive around #LosAngeles and promote and encourage ☮️

Assistant Chief Beatrice Girmala joined the LAPD in 1985 and is the highest ranking female officer in the LAPD, serving as the Director of Office of Operations. She oversees all LAPD patrol resources and is the first female to hold that prestigious position. #WomensHistoryMonth

You Can’t Be What You Can’t See. Grateful for our #trailblazer ChiefTina Breaking the brass ceiling and making it possible for others! Chief Nieto was the first #Latina Captain in the LAPD’s history. #LAPD #ThankYou LAPD CMDR E. MORALES

Council District 8, Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Chief Scott, and 77th Street Area Command Staff took part in today’s grand opening of the Van Ness Park Pool. Wonderful time spent by all.

They will forever be etched in our heart We Will Never Forget their Service and Sacrifice.

The LAPD & Building Blue Bridges have one common goal...uniting law enforcement & students to reestablish trust and rebuild positive relationships. Through organic & authentic participation, they've been able to address perceptions of bias and begin the process of moving forward.