Malibu Volunteers on Patrol

Malibu Volunteers on Patrol VOPs augment the LASD. They patrol in marked LASD vehicles checking for suspicious circumstances, crimes, road hazards, and other issues.

They conduct traffic control during natural disasters and accidents and otherwise augment the LASD as needed. LASD's Volunteers on Patrol (“VOP’s”) act as “eye and ears” to identify suspicious activities and hazardous conditions. Malibu VOP's perform certain additional patrol duties such as traffic control and parking enforcement. The LASD VOP team is actively recruiting new members. Interested parties can contact us by email at [email protected] or by direct message on this platform.

06/05/2026

05/30/2026
05/28/2026
Mopping up. All LASD units have been released. LACoFire units still on scene.
05/27/2026

Mopping up. All LASD units have been released. LACoFire units still on scene.

TRAPPED BY THE TIDE AT POINT DUME Yesterday evening, a Malibu/Lost Hills Volunteers on Patrol unit was flagged down near...
05/26/2026

TRAPPED BY THE TIDE AT POINT DUME

Yesterday evening, a Malibu/Lost Hills Volunteers on Patrol unit was flagged down near the Cliffside Trailhead by a concerned father reporting that his teenage son and the son’s girlfriend had become trapped between Big Dume and Little Dume by rapidly rising tides.

The VOP responded to the area with the father, searching from multiple access points while requesting assistance from deputies and Los Angeles County Lifeguards. The couple was in a difficult area to access, but fortunately they were ultimately able to scramble across rocks and safely make it back to shore before conditions worsened.

This incident is a reminder that Point Dume’s ocean conditions can change fast — especially near sunset and high tide.

Great teamwork between family members, Malibu VOPs, deputies, and lifeguards helped bring this incident to a safe conclusion.

Interested in serving your community as an LASD Volunteer on Patrol? Visit www.malibuvop.team. Lost Hills Sheriff's Station City of Malibu - Government The Malibu Times Radio Malibu 99.1 KBU Los Angeles County Fire Department Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department LASD Recruitment Unit Malibu Search and Rescue Team (Malibu SAR) - LASD Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division

Meril May has been a long time advocate for public safety in Malibu. Well done Meril! The Malibu Times
05/23/2026

Meril May has been a long time advocate for public safety in Malibu. Well done Meril! The Malibu Times

Malibu safety advocate fights for repairs to aging road infrastructure
Meril May spreads the word on how you can help

By Judy Abel
Special to The Malibu Times

Read full article at malibutimes.com

Yesterday, deputies received a radio call regarding a grand theft at the CVS near PCH and Webb Way in Malibu. A Malibu V...
05/22/2026

Yesterday, deputies received a radio call regarding a grand theft at the CVS near PCH and Webb Way in Malibu. A Malibu VOP unit from Lost Hills Sheriff's Station was on patrol in the area and observed a person matching the broadcast description. The VOP maintained a “long eye” on the subject while providing deputies with updated locations and a more detailed description, helping deputies quickly locate and detain the suspect nearby. While deputies conducted their investigation, the VOP repositioned his vehicle to close lanes and assist with traffic control in the area.

Deputies recovered numerous items of alleged stolen property and later determined the suspect also had an outstanding warrant before transporting the individual to Lost Hills Station for booking.

This incident is another great example of how trained volunteers can provide meaningful support and added value to law enforcement operations in the field.

Interested in joining the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station Volunteers on Patrol? Visit www.malibuvop.team. City of Malibu - Government The Malibu Times Radio Malibu 99.1 KBU Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department LASD Recruitment Unit City of Malibu Office of Public Safety @

05/21/2026

update 5/21/26 12:13pm:
Acreage: 2,114
Containment: 30%

LA County evacuation warnings zones:
AGO-C304, CAL-C401, CSB-U024, HID-C501, LAC-LAKEMANOR, LAC-WOOLSEY, LFD-0295, LFD-0343, LFD-0405, LFD-0469, LFD-0471, MTV-U048, WTH-U045

All residents should stay alert and be prepared to act if conditions change.


Knowing your zone is critical to staying safe during a public safety emergency. Zones will be used in emergency alert notifications to communicate who is impacted by an emergency and what actions should be taken.

Visit protect.genasys.com and type your address into the search bar at the top left.

Sign up for Alerts:
lacounty.gov/emergency

For information on the Sandy Fire, a wildfire in Ventura County, visit:
Emergency.VenturaCounty.gov

On May 18, Malibu/Lost Hills Volunteers on Patrol were dispatched to assist deputies during the response in the Bell C...
05/19/2026

On May 18, Malibu/Lost Hills Volunteers on Patrol were dispatched to assist deputies during the response in the Bell Canyon and Woolsey communities. VOPs provided additional support to and personnel as they conducted precautionary evacuation notifications and monitored affected neighborhoods throughout the evening.

Interested in serving your community as part of the LASD? Visit www.malibuvop.team to start your process of becoming a LASD Volunteer on Patrol. Lindsey Horvath

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