We welcome your commentary and opinions

2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009

LACP.org is YOUR site, and will become whatever you wish. You will help decide what will be discussed in the area of community based policing.

The opinions expressed in this section will be those that come through the link below:

NOTE: Your letter must be "signed" with your name and the area you come from, or a title.

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2002

Stop the noise from local tv news helicopters
....December 31st - Wayne Williams, Sherman Oaks Homeowners Assocation

Does LAPD really need a bigger budget for officers?
....December 26th - Former LAPD Crime Analyst

Join Sheriff Baca - the youth in the community, leaders of tomorrow, need you
....December 17th - Elder Charles Price, Southwest and Wilshire

Changing the pursuit policy could be detrimental to public safety
....December 17th - Martin Zemanek, Retired police officer, Santa Cruz

This is a community without gangs ...
....December 17th - Former LAPD Crime Analyst

Police pursuits - there's a lack of respect for authority
....December 17th - Eric R. Ali, Principal, Al-Madinah School

Police pursuits - they've got to stop
....December 17th - Anna L. Archambeau, RN, Los Angeles

And yet another senseless murder - Friday night in Venice
....December 16th - S. Stevens, Venice, CA

Response to Nov 7th letter re: City Council funding of non-profit organizations
....December 13th - Tammy Membrano, Barrio Action Youth and Family Center

Official LAPD policy allows abuse - either be a cop, or be a private eye ... not both
....December 10th - Edward L. Woody, Los Angeles - (an open letter to Chief Bratton)

Website, organization created to break the senseless cycle of gang violence
....December 6th - Erika K. Washington, Signal Hill

Inventor has simple product that puts officer safety first
....December 5th - Lynette Warneke Gray, Inventor - GloGlov

"Gang Tzar" chosen by Chief Bratton, Deputy Chief Mike Hillmann, a good pick
....December 5th - Former LAPD Crime Analyst

"Neighbors for Peace and Justice" - grassroots residents opposed to war in Iraq
....November 30th - Robert J. Squires, Mt. Washington

A new Lifetime TV series seeks stories of couragious women
....November 22nd - Eyvette Jones, Producer - Lifetime Television

Letter to LAPD in North Hollywood - noise problems are mental health issues
....November 17th - Mike Sirkin, North Hollywood

Mayor's letter to LACP participants re: "Chief William Bratton out in the community"
....November 9th - James K. Hahn, Mayor of Los Angeles

Is City Council in the business of funding non-profit organizations?
....November 7th - Mr. and Mrs. D. Vitkoff, Marina del Rey

Merrihill Community Neighborhood Watch Program success!
....November 5th - Karen Valdez, Merrihill Community, Carmichael, CA

Certificate of Appreciation from the Board of Police Commissioners
....October 30th - Everett Littlefield, Silverlake, Northeast C-PAB

Sacramento area community policing is a TEAM EFFORT
....October 30th - Sherrie Waugh, Crime Prevention Specialist, Sacramento County Sheriff

Thank you for the article about our CHP led Neighborhood Watch
....October 29th - Jodi Bruce, Merrihill NW Coordinator, Carmichael, CA

An Open Letter To The Mother Of A Teenage Killer
....October 25th - Valerie Shaw, Highland Park

Closing of the West Valley Jail on Oct 25th
....October 12th - Joan Kelley, Van Nuys

Letter to Mayor James Hahn - re: zero tolerance policing
....September 28th - Dr. Arthur Jones, Dr. Robin Wiseman, Los Angeles

Another "thank you" to Captain Jackson, LAPD Northeast Division
....September 18th - Alonso Calderon, Glassell Park

Mayor James Hahn's letter to the community re: Selecting a Chief
....September 17th - James K. Hahn, Mayor of Los Angeles

A "thank you" to Captain Jackson, LAPD Northeast Division
....September 10th - Alonso Calderon, Glassell Park

A request for help with gangs ... from the United Kingdom
....September 2nd - Julie Overend, Manchester, England

"9-11-01 Tribute to Patriotism" - a poem by Jesse Gladson
....September 1st - Jessie Gladson, Los Angeles

"United We'll Stand" (song - a tribute to 9/11)
....August 29th - Patricia Welch, recording artist, Los Angeles

A new LACP e-group member says "hello" and offers his assistance
....August 29th - Luis A. Rivas, Highland Park, United States Probation Officer

My compliments on the outstanding LACP website
....August 24th - Consuelo Gomez, Wilshire Vista Neighborhood Association

Grassroots Events - 7am, 9/11/02 - Paying Respect to the victims of September 11th
....August 21st - Tom (Slim) Lattimer, Anaheim

British girl, 14, wants info on how to prepare for LAPD career
....August 17th - Cameron Broadhurst, Manchester, England

"Homegrown Terrorism" - blame the Mayor and City Council
....August 8th - Elizabeth McClellan, Southeast Neighborhood Council

Thanking you for having a fantastic website
....August 2nd - Ron Pangaliman, Los Angeles

A great day for all law enforcement officers
....August 1st - Ron Pangaliman, Los Angeles

Inappropriate activity in Elisian Park
....July 31st - Don Noyes-More, Downtown Los Angeles

Defining Community Policing
....July 27th - Dr. Arthur Jones, Los Angeles

Web site is an inspiration & an education
....July 27th - Terry Castaneda, Boyle Heights

Police Commission Letter - a thank you to C-PAB members
....July 18th - Rick Caruso, President, LAPD Poilice Commission

An open invitation to the LAPD Command Staff
....July 17th - Bill Murray, Montecito Heights

My endorsement for chief ...
....July 14th - Bill Murray, Montecito Heights

Police Chases - Could you tell me why the chase?
....July 2nd - Nat S. Linden, West Hills

My criteria in selecting the next Chief of Police
....June 27st - Monica Harmon, Los Angeles

Gun Control - A Gutless Supreme Court Decision
....June 21st - Patricia Price, Hollywood

LAPD Reserve Officer Program - Why does it take so long?
....June 18th - Ron del Barrio, Studio City

Sheriff's budget problems - Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich
....June 13th - Michael D. Antonovich - County Supervisor, Fifth District

Gangs and Drugs event
....June 7th - Corinne Simon-Duneau, El Sereno

Do we need a white Police Chief?
....May 29th - Ron Pangaliman, Los Angeles

The solution is not policing, it's a weak Judicial system
....May 12th - Eddie Durán, Boyle Heights

From Wisconsin - Problem solving is the future of policing
....May 6th - John Scepanski, Wisconsin Dept. of Justice

Municipal police are a relatively new invention
....April 27th - Laura King, Los Angeles

The concept of “Community Government" is correct
....April 27th - Paul Robinson, Harbor C-PAB member

The search for the next Chief of Police - Mark Kroeker suggested
....April 26th - Paul Robinson, Harbor C-PAB member

The Mayor's "State of the City Address" and "End of an era ..."
....April 23rd - Elizabeth McClellan, Southeast Neighborhood Council

Community Tagger Task Force
....March 9th - Robert A. Rouge, Van Nuys

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The opinions expressed in this section will be those that come through the link below: