Tag: LAPD Wilshire Division
New leadership at Wilshire Division police station
There’s a new commanding officer at the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Wilshire Division station. Capt. Timothy Nordquist — who succeeded Capt. Anthony Oddo in May — brings with him nearly three decades of experience in public service. Last month, Nordquist invited the Chronicle to the Wilshire station to chat about crime in the community. […]
Police, neighbors come together for National Night Out
Residents turned out to L.A. High School on Aug. 4 for a community block party hosted by Wilshire Police. The annual event is an effort to connect neighbors and emergency workers in a friendly atmosphere. Attendees were welcomed with refreshments, including lemonade and iced coffee, and encouraged to check out vintage police cars on display. […]
Wilshire Police push social media effort at Roundtable
Business and community leaders met with Wilshire police and staff at the American Girl store at The Grove for the Captain’s Roundtable. Capt. Howard Leslie, Wilshire commanding officer, praised the work of local officers before discussing the division’s new social media platform. Leslie told the audience he believes social media can be used as a […]
Night Out in Village, Park La Brea, Poinsettia Park
By Laura Eversz Refreshments, games, prizes and speeches will be on the agenda of the L.A.P.D. Wilshire Division’s annual National Night Out on Tues., Aug. 7. Three area locations for this event include the Wells Fargo parking lot in Larchmont Village, Poinsettia Recreation Park at Willoughby and Fuller avenues and Park La Brea. “A Taste […]
