Education Based Incarceration

08/05/2021

We encourage the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the County of Los Angeles Chief Executive Office to work collaboratively with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department unions to encourage vaccinations.

Sheriff Alex Villanueva

07/31/2021

Good morning residents of the County of Los Angeles,

This week’s Newsletter featured topics: LASD Members Participate in a 24 Hour Rowing Challenge to Raise Money for a Good Cause, LASD K-9 Satoshi: First Electronic Detection Dog in LASD History, LASD Narcotics Bureau Arrest Man for Narcotics Sales in Connection with Venice Homeless Outreach Organization, and Sheriff Villanueva Joins Beaches and Parks 4 All to Address Concerns with Homelessness and Protection of Public Space.

It’s been a busy summer so far, but the goal is to stay connected with the communities we proudly serve.

Newsletter link: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CALACOUNTY/bulletins/2ea97a3

“As the Sheriff of the County of Los Angeles, it is important to me to be involved within the community to make a difference.”

-Sheriff Villanueva-

07/16/2021

LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER ORDER MODIFICATION MASKING WHILE INDOORS

Forcing the vaccinated and those who already contracted COVID-19 to wear masks indoors is not backed by science and contradicts the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) has authority to enforce the order, but the underfunded/defunded Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will not expend our limited resources and instead ask for voluntary compliance.

We encourage the DPH to work collaboratively with the Board of Supervisors and law enforcement to establishment mandates that are both achievable and supported by science.

Sheriff Alex Villanueva

https://lasd.org/la-county-health-officer-order-to-mask-while-indoors/

06/08/2021

Yesterday, June 7, 2021, the Protestant Christian Chaplains through Only Hope Prison Ministries hosted a special appreciation lunch for all employees at Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF) and Century Station. They provided 650 In-N-Out lunches and distributed over 250 study Bibles and books as a way of showing gratitude to our custody staff. A special thank you to all who contributed to this event: Abundant Mission Church, Anonymous Donors, American Vision Windows, Bernal & Robbins Law Group, Dream Center Foundation , Grace Community Church, Grace To You, In-N-Out Burgers, Inc., Mercy Street Ministries, Modern Woodman Fraternal Financial, Providence Financial & Insurance Services, Inc., Shepherd Church (Porter Ranch), Staples, The Church at Rocky Peak, The New Presbyterian Church, and Williams Real Estate Advisors, Inc.

05/19/2021

Yesterday, May 18, 2021, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department custody staff: deputies, custody assistants, nurses, doctors, custodians, mental health workers, etc. were all provided a special appreciation lunch sponsored by the Protestant Chaplains through Only Hope Prison Ministries. They provided 2,000 In-N-Out lunches and distributed over 800 study Bibles and books as a way of showing gratitude to our custody staff. A special thank you to all who contributed to this event: Grace Community Church, Grace To You, In-N-Out Burger's, American Vision Windows, Abundant Mission Church, New Presbyterian Church, Modern Woodman Fraternal Financial , Williams Real Estate Advisors, Inc., Bernal & Robbins Law Group, Shepherd Church, Mercy Street Ministries, The Church at Rocky Peak, Dream Center Foundation as well as a few Anonymous Donors. There is another scheduled appreciation lunch in June for all staff members at Century Regional Detention Center and Century Station.

05/11/2021

President John F. Kennedy in a joint resolution with Congress, enacted in 1962. This week we honor peace officers across the U.S.A. for their duty, service, sacrifice & commitment in enforcing laws across this nation, protecting & keeping communities safe.

05/05/2021

Yesterday, May 4th, the Protestant Christian Chaplains through Only Hope Prison Ministries hosted the 2nd Annual Deputy Appreciation lunch at Pitches Detention Center, Castaic, CA. They provided 800 In-N-Out lunches for the deputies, officers, doctors, nurses and all related staff members. They distributed 250 Study Bibles and Books (Grace To You). Senior Chaplain Frank Mastrolonardo stated, "We are so thankful for the dedication, hard work, extended hours and sacrifice of our amazing deputies, officers and all staff members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department." A special thank you to all who contributed to this event: Grace Community Church, Grace To You, In-N-Out Burger's, Abundant Mission Church, New Presbyterian Church, Modern Woodman Fraternal Financial , Williams Real Estate Advisors, Inc., Bernal & Robbins Law Group, The Church at Rocky Peak, Dream Center Foundation as well as a few Anonymous Donors. There are scheduled appreciation lunches in the upcoming weeks for all staff members at Twin Towers Correctional facility, Men's Central Jail, Inmate Reception Center, Transportation Bureau, Century Regional Detention Center and Century Station.

03/25/2021

Wage theft can be perpetrated against employees at any income level. But Wage-theft victims are often some of the most marginalized residents. This should be treated as a criminal offense. is going to do something about it.

Click on the link below to read Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s opinion on Wage Theft published by the Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/03/23/wage-theft-often-targets-low-income-workers-heres-how-police-can-fight-it/

02/14/2021

Good morning,

To the residents of the County of Los Angeles, my newsletter is out a day early.

Please take a look at how and I are staying connected with the communities we serve. It is my main priority to share with you the different things happening within the county.

Sheriff Alex Villanueva

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CALACOUNTY/bulletins/2c0a797

02/10/2021

02/02/2021

Dear County of Los Angeles residents, my 2nd newsletter is now out.

It is my pleasure to provide you a brief overview on how I as Sheriff, and , get to partner with you, the community, on all exciting things occurring within the county.

Sheriff Alex Villanueva

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CALACOUNTY/bulletins/2baa35d