As most people are celebrating the end of another school year and are looking forward to a summer break with their families, the Reserve Unit seems to be getting busier and busier. We just enjoyed our time together at the Twice a Citizen Gala, followed almost immediately by our big recruitment drive at L.A. Fleet Week 2024 during Memorial Day weekend. This is certainly the busiest time of our year. Less than a week from this writing, the Reserve Unit…

Magen Am Security held a ceremony on June 30 to rededicate one of their patrol trucks in honor of Reserve Police Officer Ivan Wolkind, who passed away suddenly off duty on May 10, having served with the LAPD for 10 years. Deputy Chief Hamilton presented a certificate of appreciation to Officer Wolkind’s family on behalf of Chief of Police Choi and the Department. 

LAPD Reserve Police Officers Albert Austria and Cesar Terrientes with Senior Lead Officer Joseph Orlanes (left) at the Sunshine Kids “Paint a Pumpkin” Halloween celebration on October 12