Wednesday, May 9, 2001, marked the graduation of Class #1, of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department/California State University Los Angeles Leadership Continuum. This event served to reinforce the Department's commitment to the development of its members, by offering what has come to be described as "a groundbreaking leadership development program which will set the standard for other law enforcement agencies." The ceremony was dignified with the attendance of Sheriff Baca, Chief of the Los Angeles County Office of Public Safety Bayan Lewis, Captain Richard McGinnis for Chief James Butts of the Santa Monica Police Department, and other Department executives, professional staff, and family and friends. While the usual pomp and (convivial) circumstance was observed, the moment was distinguished by the remarks of class speaker Mona Whittouck. Mona's comments were not only reflective of the class camaraderie, but were exceptionally poignant of the Leadership Continuum experience.

Class #1 Facilitators - Gil Aguilar and Jeff Donahue (LASD)