Huntington Park Police Department

07/27/2022

National Night Out (NNO) is less than a week away. Mark your calendars 📅 and join us on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 4pm to 9pm @ Robert H. Keller Memorial Park located at 6550 Miles Avenue.

07/22/2022

Today we welcomed our newest member of the Huntington Park Police Department, Officer Bryan Duenas. Officer Duenas graduated from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Academy Class #460.

07/12/2022

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
America’s Night Out Against Crime
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

On Tuesday, August 2, 2022, it is anticipated over 1,500 residents of the city of Huntington Park will join forces with the Huntington Park Police Department and Local Community Organizations along with millions of people from different communities nationwide for the “38th Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention event.

The Huntington Park Police Department first hosted this event over twenty years ago! We have also received recognition from the NATW for outstanding participation in “America’s Night Out Against Crime.”

The Huntington Park Police Department invites you to join us on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. @ Robert H. Keller Memorial Park located at 6550 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California.

Additionally, the National Night Out Celebration will highlight the following activities:
• Emergency Equipment and Vehicle displays by the Huntington Park Police Department.
• FREE Health and Vision Screenings
• FREE police car rides
• FREE raffle and giveaways
• FREE Movie at the Park: Featuring : Encanto Starting at 8 p.m.

For further information, contact Police Administration at
(323) 826-6629.

07/07/2022

06/14/2022

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER

Here are some examples of their duties:

• Assist members of the public as needed;
• Performs duties associated with any division or unit of
the Police Department;
• Enhance safety and security at City parks, City
facilities, and City parking lots;
• Enforce City municipal codes, State law and parking
regulations;
• Assist with traffic accidents and traffic control;
• Conduct police investigations and file reports;
• Perform duties associated with patrol, jail, and
dispatch;
• Perform duties associated with community events;
• May be assigned bicycle patrol or foot beat duties;
• Perform various clerical and administrative duties;
• Perform other duties as assigned

For additional details: https://www.hpca.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=90&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=PUBLIC-SAFETY-OFFICER-191

06/09/2022

FIREWORKS LAWS - ZERO TOLERANCE

As the 4th of July approaches, remember any device that explodes, rises into the air or darts about is illegal in California. Illegal fireworks include: bottle rockets/skyrockets, exploding firecrackers, or extremely large explosions.

"Safe & Sane Fireworks" are legal to possess in Huntington Park but may ONLY be discharged on the 4th of July, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

HOW YOU CAN HELP
If you have information on the sale or use of illegal fireworks please contact the Police Department immediately at (323) 584-6188. When calling dispatch please provide the exact location and/or address rather than an area or intersection (when possible).

Persons in possession of or using illegal fireworks are subject to a $5,000.00 fine. Persons using “Safe and Sane Fireworks” inappropriately are subject to a $500 fine.

06/01/2022

PRESS RELEASE

Huntington Park, CALIF. (Tuesday, May 31, 2022) - During the Tuesday, May 31, 2022, City Council meeting, the City Council will commemorate the promotion of its first-ever female to the rank of
Police Lieutenant in the City of Huntington Park.

In 1908, the first Huntington Park law enforcement official was appointed and served as City Marshal for the City's newly formed Police Department. In the 114-year history of the Huntington
Park Police Department, females have served in various ranks and capacities. However, a woman has never been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant or higher. Elsa Cobian will be the first-ever
female in Huntington Park Police Department history to be promoted to Lieutenant. The City Council has the honor of pinning Ms. Cobian at tonight's special City Council badge pinning
presentation.

Elsa Cobian grew up in the Southeast community, born and raised in Boyle Heights. She graduated from Roosevelt High School, obtained an AA degree in Administration of Justice from Rio Hondo
College, and received a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the California State University of Long Beach. She began her law enforcement career in 2003 when she was hired as a Police
Cadet by the Huntington Park Police Department. Elsa Cobian became a sworn police officer in 2005 and has advanced her career over the years, earning her present rank of Sergeant.

Mayor Ortiz said, "This is a historic moment for the City of Huntington Park and its residents. Ms. Cobian is an inspiration to young women and children considering a career in law enforcement. The City Council is extremely proud and excited for Ms. Cobian, and we hope that she continues to thrive and be a good role model for the young women in Huntington Park."

The City of Huntington Park is incredibly proud of Elsa Cobian and commemorates this historic
moment.

05/17/2022

MEET YOUR POLICE

Date/time: Thursday, May 26, 2022 / 6pm - 7pm

Location: Freedom Park - 3801 E. 61st Street, Huntington Park

Meet Your Police is a Huntington Park Police Department program designed to strengthen the partnership between community members and police officers by providing an open forum for members of the community to exchange ideas, ask questions and interact directly with their police officers.

Snacks and water are provided.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For further information please contact:
Training Manger Johnny Carrillo: 323-826-6667
[email protected]

05/02/2022

Huntington Park PD is hiring! If you would like information on the open recruitment for Police Dispatcher or other great opportunities with the City please check here:
https://www.hpca.gov/Jobs.aspx

05/01/2022

***UPDATE***

MISSING LOCATED

Gregory has been located and is safe. We thank everyone for sharing and reposting

04/29/2022

MISSING PERSON

Gregory is a 25 year old male, who was last seen on 04-28-2022 at 9 AM. Gregory was last seen walking north, on
the west sidewalk of the 6500 block of Seville Avenue. Per Gregory’s father, he frequents the area of 58th Street and
Seville Avenue, in the City of Huntington Park.

Gregory is diagnosed with Autism. Gregory also suffers from random seizures, and takes prescribed medication.
Gregory is non verbal and does not have means of communication. Gregory becomes confused in unfamiliar
environments, and he does not know how to return to his residence. Gregory also does not know how to use public
transportation.

If you have any information regarding Gregory’s whereabouts, please contact the Huntington Park Police Department. at 323-584-6254.

10/05/2020

October 5, 1967, Officer Robert Keller was shot and killed while investigating a burglary in progress at a local store. Officer Keller and a private security guard were searching the store when the suspect opened fire from an ambush position, striking Officer Keller in the chest. Officer Keller was able to make it out of the building and across the street before collapsing. His killer was never identified.

Officer Keller had served with the agency for one year and had previously served with the United States Navy. He was survived by his wife and infant daughter.

Today we remember and honor Officer Keller for his service and ultimate sacrifice for this community.

07/03/2020

The Huntington Park Police Department has a new radio system! The switch was flipped on Thursday, June 4, 2020, providing our department with immediate expanded interoperability with our neighboring Law Enforcement agencies. Many of our partner agencies such as Vernon, Bell, Montebello, Downey, Bell Gardens, Whittier PD, have already switched over to the new ICI platform. All of these cities mentioned are now digital and encrypted so, we are very happy to bring our system up to speed with other Law Enforcement agencies. The neighboring Los Angeles County Sheriff's stations, Century and East Los Angeles, are also in the process of transitioning to digital encrypted communications.

Our previous radio system (VHF Narrow band) had very limited coverage and the equipment was unsupported. Prior to our transition to the new system, Huntington Park officers would leave the city and radio communications were severely affected, lost or unintelligible due to the aged and unsupported technology. Our reception and transmissions were severely impacted by a variety elements caused by the weather, combined with the fact our equipment was over 20 years old and no longer supported by our provider. Our new radio transmissions are crystal clear, and our range covers a wide area throughout Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange and Riverside Counties.

Both police radio systems in Los Angeles, the Interagency Communication Interoperability System (ICI), which we are on now, and the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS), which will host LAPD and LASD in the future, are digital and encrypted radio networks.

Being digitally encrypted means that public radio scanners can no longer listen to law enforcement radio transmissions. While some feel it is a source of keeping the public informed of certain crimes taking place within their communities, this feature was designed to enhance officer safety, as a growing number of criminals and/or terrorists rely on scanning police activity to aid them in committing crimes, or to identify the location of responding police officers, or to help identify areas of the city to strike in a potential terrorism plot.

If you have been scanning in the southeast area of Los Angeles, you have probably already noticed that the number of scannable agencies has been shrinking in the past few years. We know it is strange to hear silence on our old VHF radio frequency but, as more time goes on, all L.A. County police agencies will be transitioned to digital and encrypted systems. Out with the old, in with the new!

06/25/2020

Working on an anonymous tip, the Huntington Park Police Department's Crime Suppression Unit began investigating the sales of illegal mortar style fireworks from a business in the 2900 block of Randolph Street.

During the investigation, several persons affiliated with the family operated business were identified, as well as their residential ties to our city. Investigators were able to covertly purchase a large quantity of illegal fireworks, providing them the ability to author a search warrant for both the business and the home of the owners.

On June 23, 2020 at approximately 1004 hours, our agency's Investigative Bureau alongside of LAFD Arson, and CGIS Agents served a search warrant in the 6700 block of Malabar Street. As the "Surround and Call Out" style warrant was being served, occupants of the residence began discarding multiple fi****ms, by throwing them out of a bedroom window and into a neighboring property. After several minutes passed, five adults were safely removed from the residence and detained. A search of the property and the discarded items revealed: 1 stolen hang gun, 1 unregistered hand gun, 2 AK-47 Assault Rifles, 1 M4 Assault Rifle, 1 lever action Rifle, several large capacity magazines, and a cache of ammunition. Additionally 400 pounds of illegal fireworks were located at the residence.

On June 23, 2020 at approximately 1126 hours, a second search warrant was served in the 2900 block of Randolph Street. During a search of the business over 1000 pounds of illegal fireworks were observed lining the business walls and shelving. Evidence recovered suggested the business was engaging in sales of these items to the public as early as May of this year.

2 adult males were arrested on multiple felony charges, pending both State and Federal review for filing. Surrounding residents of both involved properties were very supportive and appreciative of our efforts.

06/12/2020

The Huntington Park Police Department will enforce fireworks laws & fines. $5,000 fine for the possession, use & sale of ILLEGAL FIREWORKS! $500 FINE for the improper use of legal safe & sane fireworks! Fireworks are NOT allowed in city parks, public property & parking lots. ONLY SAFE & SANE FIREWORKS ARE PERMITTED ON THE 4th OF JULY FROM 10AM TO 10PM.
TO REPORT ILLEGAL FIREWORKS ACTIVITY PLEASE CALL THE HPPD HOTLINE @ (323) 584-6188

04/24/2020

Today Officers from the Huntington Park Police Department, along with members from the HPPOA, participated in paying a well deserved tribute to the healthcare heroes at St. Francis Medical Center. Police agencies from Bell, Bell Gardens, Vernon, Vernon Fire Dept., South Gate, LASD & Huntington Park PD paid tribute with a parade in front of St. Francis Medical Center. We would like to echo our colleagues statements: “Thank you for all that you do & for your sacrifice” 🚨🚨🚨👮🏻‍♂️👍🏼🚔🚨🚨🚨

Today your Huntington Park Police Officers Association participated in paying a well deserved tribute to our healthcare heroes at St. Francis Medical Center. Police agencies from Bell, Bell Gardens, Vernon, Vernon Fire Dept., South Gate, LASD & Huntington Park PD paid tribute with a parade in front of St. Francis Medical Center. Thank you for all that you do & for your sacrifice!👮‍♂️👨‍🚒👩‍🚒👮‍♀️👨‍🔬👩‍🔬🋥

03/24/2020

On March 23, 2020, the City of Huntington Park joined with the County of Los Angeles and the State of California in issuing a “Safer at Home” Health Order. This Order prohibits all indoor and outdoor public and private gatherings or events, where at least 10 people are expected to be in attendance. The Order defines what kinds of businesses are considered essential and lists a number of authorized purposes and activities for which persons may leave their homes.

In order to provide additional support to our community members during these difficult times, the police department has implemented several procedures to create a safer and healthier environment in our community.

Among some of these implementations, the police department created a unit called “Covid-19 Compliance Team” which will be deployed from 8:am to 12 a.m. 7 days a week. The main objectives of this unit are described below:

Education – Advise them on the best practices to keep themselves, their family and their community safe. Explain the Order and how to obtain a copy. Seek voluntary compliance.
Warning – Advise the group that California Health and Safety Code 120295 makes it a misdemeanor crime to fail to comply with these orders. Pursuant to California Government Code 41601, the Chief of Police has the authority to enforce the ex*****on of all orders of the City Health Officer issued to prevent the spread of any contagious, infectious or communicable disease.

Enforcement – This should be the last resort and only after several notices have been given and the said business has failed to comply with the above order multiple times. The Huntington Park Police Department reserves the right to use discretion in matters exceeding reasonable notices.
The police department has also listed the below links for additional information related to Covid-19.

Please visit http://hppolice.org/blog/ for more information on resources (safe links) and the latest news on the COVID-19 pandemic.

On March 23, 2020, the City of Huntington Park joined with the County of Los Angeles and the State of California in issuing a “Safer at Home” Health Order. This Order prohibits all indoor and outdoor public and private gatherings or events, where at least 10 people are expected to be in attendan...

03/19/2020

***PUBLIC NOTICE***
PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED CITY PROCLAMATION ISSUED BY HUNTINGTON PARK CITY MAYOR KARINA MACIAS ISSUED MARCH 17, 2020.

https://www.hpca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8162/HP-Resolution-proclamation-COVID-19

01/13/2020

Our hearts go out to the friends and family of Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Detective Amber Leist, who was tragically struck by a motor vehicle today while assisting a pedestrian to safety.

01/09/2020

Huntington Park, Calif. – The Huntington Park Police Department received a $160,313.96 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a one-year enforcement and education program. The money will fund various activities intended to reduce deaths and injuries on California roads.
The grant-related activities are for the 2020 federal fiscal year, which runs from Oct. 1, 2019, to Sept. 30, 2020.

The funding from the OTS will be used for numerous programs, including:

• DUI/driver’s license checkpoints.
• Patrols specifically looking for suspected alcohol and/or drug-impaired drivers.
• Patrols targeting violations of California’s hands-free cell phone law and vehicle code violations by drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians that put other roadway users at risk.
• Patrols targeting the primary causes of crashes: Speeding, improper turns, running stop signs or signals, right-of-way violations and driving on the wrong side of the road.
• Patrols specifically looking for seat belt and child safety seat violations.
• Traffic safety education presentations for youth and community members on distracted and impaired driving, bicycle and pedestrian safety.
• Creating “Hot Sheets” identifying repeat DUI offenders.
• Officer training to identify suspected impaired drivers and conduct sobriety tests.

“Getting in a vehicle remains one of the most dangerous things we do,” OTS director Barbara Rooney said. “We must continue to work with our partners in law enforcement to shift that realization and make traveling on our roads safer.”

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

12/12/2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 11, 2019
N. Castelli / (323) 584-6254 / [email protected]

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over This Holiday Season
National Enforcement Campaign Through New Year’s
Huntington Park, Calif. – The Huntington Park Police Department encourages everyone attending holiday parties and gatherings where alcohol may be involved to use a designated sober driver.

This holiday season, from Dec. 13 to New Year’s, the Huntington Park Police Department will have more officers on patrol looking for drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
In addition, the Huntington Park Police Department will hold a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, December 13, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Huntington Park.

The Huntington Park Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and ma*****na can also impair, especially in combination with alcohol and other drugs.
So if you are hosting a holiday party, offer non-alcoholic drinks for designated sober drivers and monitor how people are getting home. If someone has been drinking and tries to leave, offer to have them stay the night or take ride-share home.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

12/07/2019

🚨🚨🚨We want to welcome our newest members to our Explorer Post! Topacio Sanchez and Joshua Ruiz! We are very proud of your accomplishment! Welcome to the HPPD family!🚨🚨🚨 🚔🚔👮🏻‍♂️👮🏻‍♀️🙌🏼🙌🏼

11/28/2019

From our family to your family, Happy Thanksgiving!

11/27/2019

PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA:

Conducir Tomado es Conducir Ebrio: Maneje Sobrio esta temporada de fiestas.

El Departamento de Policía de Huntington Park les recuerda a todos los que planean tomar alcohol que no manejen y elijan llegar a casa con un conductor sobrio.

Esta temporada de fiestas y todos los días, la forma más segura de conducir es cuando está sobrio.

Para ayudar a las personas a llegar a sus fiestas y viajes de temporada de manera segura, el departamento de policía de Huntington Park tendrá oficiales adicionales patrullando en busca de conductores sospechosos de estar bajo la influencia de alcohol o dr**as.

Estos esfuerzos son parte de una campaña nacional para desalentar el conducir en estado de ebriedad del 29 de Noviembre al 10 de Diciembre.

El alcohol no es lo único que afecta su habilidad para conducir. Medicamentos recetados, medicamentos que se venden sin receta médica, y la ma*****na también pueden afectar su habilidad para conducir; especialmente en combinación con alcohol y otras dr**as.

Por lo tanto, si planea tomar alcohol o tomar dr**as que afecten su habilidad para conducir, no se arriesgue y tenga un conductor sobrio designado.

Fondos para este programa son proporcionados por La Oficina de Seguridad de Tráfico de California a través de la Administración Nacional del Tráfico en Carreteras.

11/27/2019

Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving: Take a Sober Ride Home This Holiday Season

Huntington Park, Calif. – The Huntington Park Police Department is reminding everyone who plans to drink to plan on getting a sober ride home.

This holiday season, and every day, the safest way to drive is when you are sober.

To help people get to holiday parties and seasonal travel destinations safely, The Huntington Park Police Department will have extra officers on patrol looking for drivers who are suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

The enforcement efforts are part of a national enforcement campaign to discourage impaired driving from Nov. 29 to Dec. 10.

Alcohol is not the only thing that affects your driving ability. Prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and ma*****na can also impair, especially in combination with alcohol and other drugs.

So if you plan on drinking or taking drugs that can impair play it safe and have a designated sober driver.

Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

11/05/2019

🎀🎀 The Huntington Park Police Officer’s Association is proud to be a part of month. This year, in collaboration with several Law Enforcement Agencies across the nation, and worldwide, the has raised over $400,000 this year alone and over a $1,000,000 since the creation of the project. We are honored to have taken part in such a wonderful cause. Please visit your local Law Enforcement Agency to purchase pink patch memorabilia today and help raise breast cancer awareness in your community! 🎀🎀👮🏻‍♂️👮🏻‍♀️

11/05/2019

Chief of Police supporting local business and a fund raiser for a Mariachi Algeria de la Vida, a group made up of local students. The fund raiser is so the group can travel to Phoenix, Arizona to perform.

The fund raiser was held at Gloria’s Mexican Restaurant on Pacific Boulevard.

11/03/2019

**🚨🚨What a pleasure it was to work with our southeast brothers and sisters at the City of Hope to promote awareness with the ! Thanks to everyone who came out to support this great cause!!**🚨🚨 💖💖💖

10/24/2019

Today we are very proud to announce and congratulate Huntington Park Police Sergeant Abigail Valle on her recent accomplishment, graduating from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute, class #432. The Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (SBSLI) is an eight month program designed to stimulate personal growth, leadership, and ethical decision-making in California law enforcement front-line supervisors. Designed and implemented in 1988 through the efforts of California law enforcement professionals and top educators and trainers, the SBSLI is an intense program based on experiential learning techniques. Students are challenged to learn new ways to resolve issues through group and individual work. Well done Sergeant Valle! We are very proud of you! ⚖️📖📚🔖👮🏻‍♀️🚨🚨🚨

10/22/2019

***TRAFFIC ALERT*** (UPDATE) TUESDAY OCT. 22ND Although the road closure has been reduced in size, Gage Ave is still closed between Rita Ave and Seville Ave. Traffic for Rita is accessicble southbound from Clarendon. Seville is accessible from Zoe Ave. We know this is a frustrating time but Water Department officials are doing everything they can to have this repaired and opened as quickly as possible. Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes.

10/22/2019

***TRAFFIC ALERT*** (UPDATE)
Gage Avenue, between Pacific Boulevard and Miles Avenue, is expected to be closed overnight. According to water department officials, Gage Avenue could be opened as early as 6 a.m. but as late as mid-morning to early afternoon. We encourage all residents who use Gage Ave for their daily commute to seek alternate routes. The two alternate major thoroughfares to use are Slauson Avenue and Florence Avenue. We appreciate your patience as the water department works diligently to repair the waterline as quickly as possible.

Se espera que Gage Avenue, entre Pacific Boulevard y Miles Avenue, cierre durante la noche. Según los funcionarios del departamento de agua, Gage Avenue podría abrirse tan temprano como a las 6 a.m. pero a media mañana o temprano en la tarde. Alentamos a todos los residentes que usan Gage Ave para su viaje diario a buscar rutas alternativas desde y hacia su hogar y trabajo. Las dos vías principales alternativas para usar son Slauson Avenue y Florence Avenue. Agradecemos su paciencia ya que el departamento de agua trabaja diligentemente para reparar la línea de flotación lo más rápido posible.

10/21/2019

***TRAFFIC ALERT*** On Monday, October 21, 2019, at approximately 2:13 p.m., a major water line was broken and caused significant flooding on Gage Ave, between Miles Avenue and Pacific Blvd. As a result, Gage Avenue had to be shut down temporarily. Please use alternate routes and avoid Gage Avenue, between Pacific Blvd. and Miles Ave. THANK YOU!!

10/07/2019

Congrats Sergeant Settles!!

10/05/2019

On this date in 1967, the Huntington Park Police Department lost one of its own in the line of duty. Today, we remember Robert H. Keller for his sacrifice and dedication to this great city.

09/29/2019

🚨🚨Don't forget to mark your calendars! National Coffee With A Cop Day is on Wednesday, Oct. 2. 🚨🚨National Coffee With A Cop Day is a day dedicated to encourage communication and positive interactions between law enforcement agencies and the public. The day began as part of National Community Policing Week in 2016 and now continues each year on the first Wednesday in October, furthering efforts nationwide to bridge the gap between the community and the law. The Huntington Park Police Department will be at the Starbucks at 3060 Slauson Ave, in Huntington Park from 8am-10am! Come join us for a cup! 🚓💨💨👮🏻‍♂️👮🏻‍♀️ ☕️☕️

08/07/2019

Come join the fun!!

07/18/2019

🚨🚨🚨Please come join us on August 6, 2019 for our annual National Night Out! Please see the attached flyer for details! We look forward to seeing you there! 🚨🚨🚨 👮🏻‍♀️👮🏽‍♀️🚓💨💨💨🍿📽

06/18/2019

The Huntington Park Police Department is set to unveil "HP RoboCop," the latest tool in the force's arsenal that will keep an electronic eye on public areas, the city of Huntington Park announced in a news release. The device is "an autonomous data machine that is meant to serve outdoors," that will...

06/16/2019

Enjoy your time with your Dad! Happy Father’s Day!

¡Disfruta de tu tiempo con tu papá! ¡Feliz Día del Padre!

05/27/2019

Thank you to those who sacrificed their lives for this country! You are in our hearts and in our memories!! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸