In January, Los Angeles faced devastating wildfires. The Palisades fire, which began on January 7, burned over 23,000 acres and destroyed more than 5,300 structures. That same day, the Eaton fire also broke out, burning approximately 14,000 acres, destroying over 7,000 structures and resulting in 17 fatalities.

The bureau honorees were Specialized Divisions’ Officer Bernard Khalili, Central Bureau’s Officer Ghanshyam Patel (Central Area), South Bureau’s Officer Eduardo Cuevas (77th Area), Valley Bureau’s Officer Stephen Whitelaw (West Valley Area) and West Bureau’s Officer Edwin Bardales (Pacific Area).