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Lancaster Sheriff's Station

Lancaster Sheriff's Station

(661) 948-8466
501 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, CA 93534

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Serving the areas of: Antelope Acres, Lancaster, Quartz Hill, Lake Los Angeles.

Lancaster Sheriff’s Station

(661) 948-8466
501 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, CA 93534

Serving the areas of: Antelope Acres, Lancaster, Quartz Hill, Lake Los Angeles.

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Administrative Captain

Joseph F. Fender

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Operations Captain

Paul R. Bartlett

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Deputy Jonathan Stewart, EOW 04/27/2024

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Lancaster Station deputies responded to a call at a school in Lake Los Angeles and were told three children slept in a vehicle the night prior. Deputies contacted the father and verified he and his children were unhoused and in the process of attempting to get resources, however they were days if not weeks out from receiving services. Deputies recalled a recent email for a new program providing housing vouchers under certain circumstances which was created by a local non-profit organization, Voices of Our Youth. Van Roberts and Teri Harrison from Voices of Our Youth (VOY) were notified of the intention to utilize two of the two-bed one-night vouchers for the family.

This is when something truly special happened.

VOY transported the family from the Lake Los Angeles Sheriff`s Sub Station to our “Streets to Suites” voucher program hotel. VOY Outreach, Virgina Love, joined them at the hotel.

VOY reached out to fellow community leaders and organizations to provide support for this young Latino father with three daughters. VOY’s goal was to assist this family in finding a path towards security and well-being.

Mental Health America Los Angeles’s (MHALA) Jennifer Melendez, Jannette Rinkenberger, and Pamela Jones promptly provided the family with two weeks of housing assistance, as well as food, clothing, and toys for the girls.

Miguel Coronado, founder of Agents of Change, was contacted to offer guidance and mentorship to the father. Jacqueline Diaz-Fontana, from the Erick A Garcia “You Are Enough” Foundation, came to engage with the children, providing them support, a maternal presence, and mentorship.

Duana Garrett, the proprietor of Little People Childcare in Lancaster, offered full-day daycare at no extra cost. The childcare center even provided uniforms for the kids.

We are humbled to have the support and ability to help put those in need with organizations that will support and uplift them. We understand there are many more who need help and are focusing on partnering with organizations that share the same drive to help. Together we can make the Antelope Valley a better place.

May 24

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Lancaster Station deputies responded to a call at a school in Lake Los Angeles and were told three children slept in a vehicle the night prior. Deputies contacted the father and verified he and his children were unhoused and in the process of attempting to get resources, however they were days if not weeks out from receiving services. Deputies recalled a recent email for a new program providing housing vouchers under certain circumstances which was created by a local non-profit organization, Voices of Our Youth. Van Roberts and Teri Harrison from Voices of Our Youth (VOY) were notified of the intention to utilize two of the two-bed one-night vouchers for the family. This is when something truly special happened. VOY transported the family from the Lake Los Angeles Sheriff's Sub Station to our “Streets to Suites” voucher program hotel. VOY Outreach, Virgina Love, joined them at the hotel. VOY reached out to fellow community leaders and organizations to provide support for this young Latino father with three daughters. VOY’s goal was to assist this family in finding a path towards security and well-being. Mental Health America Los Angeles’s (MHALA) Jennifer Melendez, Jannette Rinkenberger, and Pamela Jones promptly provided the family with two weeks of housing assistance, as well as food, clothing, and toys for the girls. Miguel Coronado, founder of Agents of Change, was contacted to offer guidance and mentorship to the father. Jacqueline Diaz-Fontana, from the Erick A Garcia “You Are Enough” Foundation, came to engage with the children, providing them support, a maternal presence, and mentorship. Duana Garrett, the proprietor of Little People Childcare in Lancaster, offered full-day daycare at no extra cost. The childcare center even provided uniforms for the kids. We are humbled to have the support and ability to help put those in need with organizations that will support and uplift them. We understand there are many more who need help and are focusing on partnering with organizations that share the same drive to help. Together we can make the Antelope Valley a better place.

Lancaster Station deputies responded to a call at a school in Lake Los Angeles and were told three children slept in a vehicle the night prior. Deputies contacted the father and verified he and his children were unhoused and in the process of attempting to get resources, however they were days if not weeks out from receiving services. Deputies recalled a recent email for a new program providing housing vouchers under certain circumstances which was created by a local non-profit organization, Voices of Our Youth. Van Roberts and Teri Harrison from Voices of Our Youth (VOY) were notified of the intention to utilize two of the two-bed one-night vouchers for the family.

This is when something truly special happened.

VOY transported the family from the Lake Los Angeles Sheriff`s Sub Station to our “Streets to Suites” voucher program hotel. VOY Outreach, Virgina Love, joined them at the hotel.

VOY reached out to fellow community leaders and organizations to provide support for this young Latino father with three daughters. VOY’s goal was to assist this family in finding a path towards security and well-being.

Mental Health America Los Angeles’s (MHALA) Jennifer Melendez, Jannette Rinkenberger, and Pamela Jones promptly provided the family with two weeks of housing assistance, as well as food, clothing, and toys for the girls.

Miguel Coronado, founder of Agents of Change, was contacted to offer guidance and mentorship to the father. Jacqueline Diaz-Fontana, from the Erick A Garcia “You Are Enough” Foundation, came to engage with the children, providing them support, a maternal presence, and mentorship.

Duana Garrett, the proprietor of Little People Childcare in Lancaster, offered full-day daycare at no extra cost. The childcare center even provided uniforms for the kids.

We are humbled to have the support and ability to help put those in need with organizations that will support and uplift them. We understand there are many more who need help and are focusing on partnering with organizations that share the same drive to help. Together we can make the Antelope Valley a better place. ...

Special Announcement!

The position of Law Enforcement Technician for Lancaster and Palmdale Stations ONLY is NOW OPEN!

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Option I: Two years of experience working for a public safety agency* performing law enforcement-related services and support duties.

**Public safety agencies include departments such as sheriff, police, military police, college or university police, and fire.

No out-of-class experience will be accepted.

OR

Option II: Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university.**

**In order to qualify under Option II, applicants must attach/upload in NEOGOV a legible copy of their official transcripts or degree. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and submitted with their application at the time of application or within 15 calendar days of application.

Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references.

Salary
$53,054.16 - $71,501.52 Annually

Job Type
Full Time

Job Number
J2745U

Opening Date
05/16/2024

Message LASD Recruitment Unit anytime to speak with a recruiter!

For more information regarding the position or to apply online visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/4320487-0/law-enforcement-technician-lancaster-and-palmdale-stations-only

May 22

Open
Special Announcement! The position of Law Enforcement Technician for Lancaster and Palmdale Stations ONLY is NOW OPEN! SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Option I: Two years of experience working for a public safety agency* performing law enforcement-related services and support duties. **Public safety agencies include departments such as sheriff, police, military police, college or university police, and fire. No out-of-class experience will be accepted. OR Option II: Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university.** **In order to qualify under Option II, applicants must attach/upload in NEOGOV a legible copy of their official transcripts or degree. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and submitted with their application at the time of application or within 15 calendar days of application. Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Salary $53,054.16 - $71,501.52 Annually Job Type Full Time Job Number J2745U Opening Date 05/16/2024 Message LASD Recruitment Unit anytime to speak with a recruiter! For more information regarding the position or to apply online visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/4320487-0/law-enforcement-technician-lancaster-and-palmdale-stations-only

Special Announcement!

The position of Law Enforcement Technician for Lancaster and Palmdale Stations ONLY is NOW OPEN!

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Option I: Two years of experience working for a public safety agency* performing law enforcement-related services and support duties.

**Public safety agencies include departments such as sheriff, police, military police, college or university police, and fire.

No out-of-class experience will be accepted.

OR

Option II: Completion of 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university.**

**In order to qualify under Option II, applicants must attach/upload in NEOGOV a legible copy of their official transcripts or degree. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and submitted with their application at the time of application or within 15 calendar days of application.

Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references.

Salary
$53,054.16 - $71,501.52 Annually

Job Type
Full Time

Job Number
J2745U

Opening Date
05/16/2024

Message LASD Recruitment Unit anytime to speak with a recruiter!

For more information regarding the position or to apply online visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/4320487-0/law-enforcement-technician-lancaster-and-palmdale-stations-only ...

Station Parking Enforcement

The primary Mission of Parking Enforcement Detail (PED) is to ensure the residents of the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County are provided with expeditious vehicle movement to help alleviate parking congestion, improve the availability of parking choices, and to assist the communities in addressing all parking related matters.

PED shall protect and with fairness, apportion scarce parking spaces for all legitimate vehicles by insuring those who violate parking regulations are properly addressed through the California Vehicle Codes (CVC), the Los Angeles County Vehicle Codes (LACoVC) and other various municipal codes.

For more information, view our Parking Enforcement Information Handouts:
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Who do I contact for Parking Concerns in my neighborhood?

Each Los Angeles County Sheriff's Station has a Parking Enforcement unit. Please visit the Stations page to find your local Sheriff's Station.

Station Locations

How do I pay my parking citation.

Please visit the LA county Sheriff's Department Pay by web site.

Pay by web

Do you have payment plans

Please visit the LA county Sheriff's Department Pay by web site.

Pay by web

How do I contest my citation?

For more information on contesting a site, please visit:

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How do I request street sweeping or other signage for my neighborhood?

For more street services in LA County please report your problem here:

Public Works Los Angeles County

To contact the proper Sheriff's station for your parking concerns and to send an email request for service; first determine who services your address by entering the area location address and click the "Find" button.

Antelope Valley Compliance Unit Reports

Policies Created Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement

Policies Related to Compliance Mandates

The below LASD Policies Have Been Submitted to DOJ & the Federal Monitors for Approval:

  • Unit Order on the station's Community Advisory Committee (Approved 05/03/16).
  • Unit Order on Supplemental Patrol Procedures (Approved 05/03/16).
  • Unit Order on Supplemental Supervisory Responsibilities (Approved 05/03/16).
  • Policy on Limited English Proficiency in the context of searches, bias-free policing, and complaint intake. Related to Settlement Agreement (SA) items 52, 66, and 125 (Revised/Approved 04/08/18).
  • Policy on photography, audio, and videotaping by the public and members of the press, which establishes a prohibition against discouraging members of the public from documenting police activities. Related to SA item 106 (Revised/Approved 11/06/17).
  • Policy on seizure of photographic video or audio evidence from a private citizen or member of the press, related to item above (Revised/Approved 11/06/17).
  • A policy on Housing Non-Discrimination (Approved 02/23/18).
  • Policy on housing authority non-criminal investigations/inspections (FOD), regarding searches, accompaniment on Section 8 compliance checks, and fair housing reporting and analysis. Related to SA items 54, 76, 77, 78, 79, and 80. (This policy was implemented in 2012 subject to a separate lawsuit.) (Revised/Approved 03/14/18).
  • A revised policy on use of force, to address general use of force policy principles, use of force reporting policy, and use of force supervisory investigations. Related to SA items 103, 105, 110, 109, 111a, 111b, 111e, 112a, 112d, 113, 116, 117, 118, and 117 (Submitted to Monitors/DOJ for approval 11/02/17 - Returned for Additional Changes).
  • Policy on constitutional policing, regarding the right of members of the public to receive equal protection of the law, without bias as to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, relation, gender, gender identity, disability, or sexual orientation. Related to SA item 64 (Revised/Approved 05/15/17). Includes the following:
  • Policy on stops, seizures, and searches, which establishes that investigatory stops and detentions shall be initiated and carried out based on the tenets of constitutional policing and bias-free policing, as in above policy. Related to SA items 41, 43, 50, 51, 52, 56, and 64 (Revised/Approved 05/15/17).
  • Policy on backseat detentions, addressing when and by what rationale backseat detentions can be used and how to handle citizen complaints about such detention. Related to SA items 48 and 49 (Revised/Approved 05/15/17).
  • Policy on logging public contacts. Related to SA item 44 (Revised/Approved 05/15/17).
  • Policy on statistical codes for traffic, pedestrian, and bicycle stops. Related to SA item 44 (Revised/Approved 05/15/17).
  • Policy on logging field activities. Related to SA item 44 (Revised/Approved 05/15/17).

Lancaster Unit Order: 72 Community Advisory Committee

Lancaster Unit Order: 68 Supplemental Patrol Procedures

Lancaster Unit Order: 69 Supplemental Supervisory Responsibilities

Palmdale Unit Order: 14-05 Supplemental Patrol Procedures

Palmdale Unit Order: 14-07 Community Advisory Committee

Palmdale Unit Order: 14-06 Supplemental Supervisory Responsibilities

Constitutional Policing & Stops Policy (Rev. 05/15/17)

Photography, Audio, and Videotaping by the Public and the Press (Rev. 11/06/17)

Seizure of Photographic, Video, or Audio Evidence from a Private Citizen or Member of the Press (Rev. 11/06/17)

Limited English Proficiency and Language Assistance Plan (Rev. 04/08/18)

Housing Authority Non-Criminal Investigations/Inspections (Rev. 03-14-18)

Housing Non-Discrimination Policy (02/23/18)

Information Links

City of Lancaster Website
Antelope Valley Compliance Unit
Lancaster Community Advisory Committee
Vacation Check
Concealed Weapon License
File a Crime Report Online - SORTS
Mapping Crime in your area
Parole Hearing Victim Representation
Special Alert Request
Wage Theft Investigations

Captain Joseph Fender was recently promoted to the rank of captain by Sheriff Robert Luna and assigned to Lancaster Sheriff's Station.

Captain Fender joined the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in 2000 and graduated with Academy Class #314. Following graduation, Captain Fender was assigned to Pitchess Detention Center - East Facility and the Mira Loma Detention Center, before transferring to Palmdale Station in 2005 where he served as a patrol deputy, a crime impact team member, and a field training officer. Captain Fender then transferred to Operation Safe Streets Bureau where he served as a Gang Enforcement Team deputy, a gang crime investigator, and a Federal Task Force Officer.

In 2009, Captain Fender promoted to the rank of sergeant and was again assigned to Lancaster Station. He then transferred to Altadena Station where he was assigned as a Detective Bureau sergeant and a Federal Task Force supervisor. Captain Fender served subsequent supervisorial assignments as a Narcotics Bureau crew sergeant at Compton and Temple Stations, as an operations sergeant at Crescenta Valley Station, and as the East Patrol Division Headquarters operations sergeant.

In 2015, Captain Fender was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and again assigned to Lancaster Station where he served as a watch commander and operations lieutenant. He transferred to Santa Clarita Valley Station where he supervised the Crime Prevention Unit, and then served as the Detective Bureau lieutenant and interim unit commander of Malibu/Lost Hills Station. Captain Fender was selected to serve as the North Patrol Division Headquarters executive aide, and then served as an Internal Affairs Bureau team lieutenant.

Captain Fender holds bachelor's and master's degrees in criminal justice from American Military University, as well as graduate certificates in police command and education from the Universities of San Diego and Virginia. He is a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute, the Los Angeles Police Department's West Point Academy, the FBI National Academy, and the P.O.S.T. Command College. He has been the recipient of several Department awards, including the Meritorious Conduct Gold and Silver awards, the Line of Duty Award, the Exemplary Service Award, and the ALADS Bravery Medal.

Captain Fender is a veteran of the United States Navy, as is his wife of over 25 years. They share three sons; two of whom are also veterans of the United States Navy and the Coast Guard. In his free time, Captain Fender enjoys spending time with his family and restoring vintage automobiles.