About LASD:

The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department is the largest sheriff's department in the world. In addition to specialized services, such as the Sheriff's Youth Foundation, International Liaison and Employee Support Services, the Department is divided into eleven divisions, each headed by a Division Chief.

There are three patrol divisions (Field Operations Regions I, II and III), Custody Operations Division, Correctional Services Division, Detective Division, Court Services Division, Technical Services Division, Office of Homeland Security, Administrative Services Division, and Leadership and Training Division.

Our Mission:

Lead the fight to prevent crime and injustice.
Enforce the law fairly and defend the rights of all.
Partner with the people we serve to secure and
promote safety in our communities.

Our Core Values:

As a leader in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department,
I commit myself to
honorably
perform my duties with
respect
for the dignity of all people,
integrity
to do right and fight wrongs,
wisdom
to apply common sense and
fairness
in all I do and
courage
to stand against racism,
sexism, anti-Semitism, homophobia and
bigotry in all its forms.

Our Creed:

My goals are simple, I will always be painfully honest,
Work as hard as I can, learn as much as I can and
Hopefully make a difference in people’s lives.

Deputy David W. March EOW April 29, 2002