Gang

     Task Force : 

The Compton Gang Task Force had great success in 2007.  The team -- which is made up of Operation Safe Streets Detectives, Gang Enforcement Deputies, and Crime Impact Team deputies -- worked the Compton Station area to try to reduce gang violence; making the streets of Compton safer.  Over the past year, the Team made over 500 felony arrests, recovering well over 400 guns from Compton gang members.  With the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, the team arrested the owner of the City of Compton's Boulevard Gun store for illegal sales and distributions of firearms to convicted felons.  This resulted in the forced closure ot he Boulevard Gun store.

With the continued assistance of the Compton community and the combined hard work of the Compton Station patrol deputies and Compton Gang Task Force; the City of Compton experienced the lowest homicide total in the past 25 years.

With the results of these efforts, there is hope and expectations that the year of 2008 will see even more successes in stemming the flow of gang violence.

 Detective

      Bureau:

The Compton Detective Bureau consists of a highly energized proactive team of detectives and professional staff who work dilligently to reduce crime and improve the quality of life within the Compton community.  As one of our estemed detectives once stated, "Teamwork makes the dream work".

At Compton Sheriff's Station, detectives are organized into teams to handle all sorts different crimes.  The following is a list of the teams and the crimes the handle.

• Robbery/Assault Team - Sergeant Kerry Carter

• Robbery
• Car Jacking
• Domestic Violence
• Assault and Battery
• Rape

• Burglary/AutoTeam - Sergeant April Tardy

• Burglary
• Stolen and Embezzled Vehicles
• Grand Theft
• Petty Theft
• Vandalism

• Special Inestigations Team - Sergeant Ralph Miller

• Identity Theft
• Elder Abuse
• Missing Persons
• Child Abduction
• Sexual Offenders
• Forgery
• Crimes

Not sure who to contact for different criminal investigations?  You can call the Detective Bureau Secretary, Joanna Brennan at (310) 605-6539 and she will direct you to the appropriate detective.

The Compton Traffic Detail investigate collisions within the Compton City limits.  They develop, maintain, and supervise a selective enforcement program to decrease the number of collisions through enforcement of the California Vehicle Code, as well as, providing educational presentations in the community; which have an emphasis on improving traffic safety. Our goa is to partnership with the community to make the streets of Compton safer.

When you are stopped for a traffic violation, it does not mean that you will be issued a citation.  In some instances, a warning is given.  Usually, a check of your past driving histort, coupled with the seriousness of the violation, will help the deputy determine if a citation is warranted.  We realize the costs involved with receiving a citation can be great, but the cost of a collision caused by unsafe driving can be much worse.

The Compton Traffic Detail is glad to assist you with collision reports, citations, and general questions about traffic related topics.

Sergeant Joseph O'Connor is the Comopton Traffic Detail Sergeant - (310) 605-3517

Detective Thomas Peter is the Compton Traffic Detail Investigator - (310) 605-3516

Adriana Pizarro is the Compton Traffic Detail Secretary - (310) 605-6573

 Special

      Assignment

      Team :

The Compton Station Special Assignment Team is made up of 1 Sergeant and 6 deputies.  The personnel assigned to the team are highly motivated and often referred to as the backbone of the station.  The team's main objective is to enforce laws dealing with quality of life issues within the City.  The team, in addition to quality of life issues, performs the following operations: Prostitution Stings, Sex Registrants Sweeps, Truancy Sweeps, Illegal Unpasterized Milk Sales Enforcement, Grant Research and Funding, Coompton Unified School District "Operation Safe Passage", Station Active Shooter Training, Bicycle Enforcement, City Council Election Security, Enforcement of Selling Alcoholic Beverages Minors, Community Outreach Operations, Illegal Vendor Enforcement, Mini-bikke Enforcement, Fourth of July Fireworks Enforcement, Area Citizen's Surveys, Stolen Car Stings, Compton Jazz Festival, and the Compton Gospel Festival.

The Special Assignment Team also assists other station units with their various duties and operations, such as Narcotics Bureau, Detective Bureau, Operation Safe Streets Bureau, and the Office of Community Relations.  The team also played a pivotal role in the development and grand opening of the new Gateway Towne Center in the City of Compton.

It is the continued philosophy of the Compton Station Special Assignment Team to perform at the highest achievable standards and within the Department's Mission Statement, Core Values, and Creed for the valued citizens of Los Angeles County and the City of Compton.

       League:

• The purpose of the Compton Youth Athletic League is to provide at-risk youth, in this economically disadvantaged commuity, the opportunity to grow and develop the tools they need to succeed in life. The children get a chance to interact with positive role models from the Sheriff's Department in activities that develop leadership skills, contribute to building good character, selfesteem, and confidence needed to resist the negative influences of drugs and gangs.  The Youth athletic League staff is wonderful.  We cannot say enough good things about them.

• There is an on-site Deputy Coordinator.  All of the programs are offered free of charge.  The Y.A.L. staff does not only teach the kids about the important things in life, but also build positive relationships.  This is achieved by taking the kids on educational and fun filled trips that expand their life experiences.

• This past August, thirty-five Y.A.L. kids were taken on a fishing expedition out of Marina Del Rey.  For many of the kids, this was the fisrst time they had gone fishing or rode on a boat.  Additionally, there were sporting events, a carnival, and a Holloween party.

• Thr program that are offered include: tutoring and homework assistance, basketball, soccer, skateboarding, dance, Karate, boxing, and various table games.

• The Compton Y.A.L. is located at 700 North Alameda Street (corner of Elm & Alameda Streets).  The Y.A.L. is open Monday through Thursday -- 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.  The Y.A.L. provides services for youth between the ages of 8-17 years.

• The Sheriff's Department recognizes the importance of building and maintaining a good relationship with the community.  For more information, contact the Y.A.L. during the business hours at (310) 668-4203

• Compton Station is proud to announce its newest program, SCIENCE ALIVE! This program is offered through the Compton Sheriff's Station Youth Activities League.  The Compton Station Youth Activites League has provided a variety of athletic and educational opportunities to children in Compton for many years.  SCIENCE ALIVE! is an educational program that will enhance the scientific knowledge, math and literacy skills of elementary students through enrichment science activities.

• The Goal of SCIENCE ALIVE! is to provide quality science instruction to 5th grade students in Compton and surrounding unincorporated areas.  Students will participate in hands-on laboratory activities, view multimedia presentations, and hear from guest speakers; who are employed in science careers; that are highlighted in the student's California Science textbook.

• Students looked on in amazement as a scientist from the Discovery Science Center conducted a series of science experiments.  The Youth Activities League (YAL) was packed on Thursday October 18, as 200 excited fifth graders from Carver and Willard Elementary Schools participated in a kick-off for SCIENCE ALIVE!

• Sheriff Leroy Baca expressed his excitement and support for SCIENCE ALIVE! during a press conference at the kick-off celebration.  Other special  guests and speakers included: Del Huff, Senior Deputy for Supervisor Yvonne Burke; Eric Perrodin, Mayor of the City of Compton; Isadore Hall, State Assemblyman elect and current Councilman for the City of Compton; Robert , CUSD Deputy Superintendent.

• CUSD students played the role of scientist assistants during a hands-on experiment.  Sudents eagerly observed marine plants and animals as they walked through the Aquqrium of the Pacific's Mobile Marine Life Touch Tank that was stationed at the YAL for the special event.

Neighborhood

 WatchProgram:

Business Watch is designed to assist Business Owners in running a safe and secure business.  It provides each owner the opportunity to build relationships with members of the Sheriff's Department and other local merchants.  Meetings are held on a monthly, every other month or quarterly basis. Topics of most meetings are:

• Building Security

• Theft Prevention

• Forgery Prevention

• Preventing A Robbery

• Personal Security

We recently began a business watch specifically designed for the Long Beach Boulevard business owners.  This business watch was created to assist the owners in fighting the numerous challenges that face Long Beach Boulevard.  It also provided a meeting place for people who might not have the time to get to know each other.

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