by Robert Larios, CEO, The Club
The story of public service employees such as yourselves is usually one of obscurity – you are little known for the incredibly important work you do. That, of course, is why we publish Alive! every month, and indeed why the Employees Club even exists; we celebrate, honor and thank you for your dedication.
This month’s cover story is a perfect example. We are delighted to tell you about LAPD’s Custody Services – the old Jail Division – and its professional, trained and efficient staff. We have not told you their story before in depth, and very few others have, either. It is certainly about time for them to come into their own.
Custody Services manages the LAPD’s 10 jails and the arrestees they house between their arrest and their first court date. Detention Officers are tasked with caring for and maintaining the welfare of LAPD arrestees. Custody Services is growing in prominence and size, and it is hiring.
Sr. Detention Officer Mirna Perez, Club Member, invited Alive! to tell their important story, and offered us a day to visit when the prison was cleared of arrestees due to building maintenance. Sr. Detention Officer Corey Gravel and Detention Officer Eric Ramirez, Club Member, then led a tour of the modern Metropolitan Detention Center. We learned all about their duties so we could share them with you.
We honor and respect Detention Officers even more, now that we bring light to their service. That is the magic of Alive!, and the very mission of the Employees Club. Thank you for all you do, Custody Services!
Tell Us Your Story
Our feature on Custody Services began when Sr. Detention Officer Mirna Perez, Club Member, wrote to ask us if we could cover them. You can do the same! Do you have a story to tell? Contact Alive! at alive@employeesclub.com to begin the process.
Fire Response Continues
Have you been affected by the historic fires of January that devastated communities throughout Los Angeles? Don’t hesitate to contact the Club Care Team, managed by the Club’s Lupe Lira. We are still very much on the job, taking care of Members and public servants in need.
Worth Considering
The path to your best self is built by investing in the treasures no one can take from you. Nurture your mindset, honor your character, stand tall in your integrity, shine with authenticity, lead with self-discipline, and radiate kindness. These are the roots of a life that thrives no matter what.
¡Gracias por leer!
