Changes

We had personnel changes in our Command Staff at Mission Area a few months ago. Captain John Romero was reassigned from Mission Area to the Commanding Officer of our Real Time Analysis and Critical Response Division. I would like to personally thank Captain Romero for the dedication and leadership he has displayed while serving as the Patrol Commanding Officer at Mission Area. I would like to welcome Captain Maureen Ryan to our team at Mission as the new Mission Area Patrol Commanding Officer. Captain Ryan brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, enthusiasm and energy to Mission Area and I am very excited to partner with her to make our community safer.

On October 10, 2012, community members hosted Officer Appreciation Day here at Mission Division. This was your opportunity to say thank you to the hard working officers at Mission. I can honestly say we were all deeply touched and moved by the amazing show of support from all of you. Officers have personally shared with me how wonderful it was to hear and see people who care about them and their service to the community. Thank you for putting on such a wonderful event for all of us who work in Mission Division. One of the major topics of concern raised by community members are issues related to loud parties that disturb the quality of life for many residents that live in Mission Area. This summer, we spent considerable resources towards monitoring loud parties due to the fact that we experience several hundred radio call related to loud parties each summer. Loud parties many times are also the focal point for violence. In a continuous effort to tackle this problem, we have partnered with Councilmember Richard Alarcon, who has provided Mission Area with funds to assist our efforts. These funds will allow our command to deploy a team of officers to help combat this ongoing problem. We are committed to doing our best to serve the Community and will continue to do so.

Our crime reduction efforts continue to have positive results. As of October 20, 2012, Mission Area had achieved a reduction of 3% in total Part I crimes over the last two years. Total Violent crime, which includes homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault, is currently down 8% compared to last year’s Year-to-Date statistics. Property crime, which includes burglary, auto theft, burglary/theft from vehicle and other theft, remain steady with no increase or decrease compared to last year’s Year-to-Date statistics.

I want to hear your concerns and encourage your participation in our community policing efforts. Your questions regarding Mission Area can be directed to me at (818)838-9980 or to Mission Area Community Relations Office at (818) 838-9860. You may also e-mail me at: 

24642 @ LAPD.LACity.org

TODD C. CHAMBERLAIN, Captain
Commanding Officer