CITY OF LALAPD Sgt. Herman Van Twist retires after 26 years of City service. March 1, 2023 FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmail Sgt. Herman “Twister” Van Twist. So Long, Sgt. Last Oct. 27, a retirement party was held for Sgt. Herman “Twister” Van Twist, who retired from the LAPD after 26 years of City service. Before being promoted to sergeant, he spent more than 20 years at Rampart Division. MEMBER DEAL