Senior Lead Officer Deon Joseph

And to the woman who threw me into a wall really hard during the self defense presentation…. GREAT JOB!!

Thank you to the women of the LA Mission Ann Douglas Center for allowing us to host Ladies Night. I hope you were empowered by the presentation. Our message is simple. If you are ever a victim of SA or domestic abuse, we are not here to judge, but to serve.

So, if this can happen to me being distracted by my phone at a car wash, it can happen to you in the street. Keep your head up for crime. Situational awareness can save your life, and a uniform change.

A lot of delicious meals about to be served up

Another year down. Thank you LA Mission for allowing me to participate in the #skidroweaster event.

Is at the #skidroweaster celebration at the incredible LA Mission. This is my 20th year participating . So grateful for all they do for the community. Always thankful to be a part of this event.

With a lot of pride I shine my badge. It’s seen some things. Some good, some bad, but it’s always the heart beating behind it that should shine the brightest. My message to all today is whatever you do, always strive to shine from within as best as you can. Be safe all.

Area 35 update: Come join our central citizens academy. Spring Street Park and issues with aggravated assaults.

@USAttyEssayli @LAPDCARRANZA Great work.

MacArthur Park & 18th Street Takedown Today, 12 members and associates of the Mexican Mafia-affiliated 18th Street gang were arrested. They controlled MacArthur Park as an open-air drug marketplace, using tents to blend in with the homeless population and avoid detection by law enforcement. A total of seven federal indictments charge members of this gang. 18th Street has harmed MacArthur Park residents and turned the park into a crime-infested area full of drug addicts and the criminals who enable them. The gang controls its territory through violence and threats of violence against rivals and others, participates in drug trafficking—including fentanyl and methamphetamine—operates illegal gambling establishments, and collects extortionate “taxes.” The tolerance of lawless behavior in MacArthur Park ends today. Five of today’s arrestees will be arraigned this afternoon in Los Angeles federal court. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

I was blessed to be called to counsel this woman at the request of my friend Shirley. But this message is for all trapped in the viscous cycle of domestic abuse. Life is better on the other side of violence. You can overcome it.

@DPSdaughter Thank you.

@LeadDeon You know that she was lifted up by all that you do. God bless!

While I was on vacation, an Angel who walked this earth passed away. Shirley Raines was a walking superhero. She inspired me and was a constant reminder that there are people who genuinely care in this world. She was the real deal. Thank you for caring my friend. Well done.

I am back from my vacation. If you need anything, just holler!! Missed all of ya.

@MbarkCherguia You are missing so many. James Earl Jones. Sydney Portier. But my GOAT is Denzel.

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Rest peacefully, Sir.

Spring Street Park is clean and safe. Come on out and enjoy your park today. Thank you Sanitation and Parks and Recs.@happeninginDTLA @DTLA

@happeninginDTLA @DTLA

@Queen_primis What works for others won’t always work for you.

What’s the moral of the story?

Almost Time for Chocolate Santa and his blue elves to put smiles on some wonderful faces. Thank you Union Rescue Mission for allowing us to show some holiday love today.

On our way to the incredible Union Rescue Mission to spread some Christmas cheer with the annual One Cop One Kid toy drive.