08/06/14
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Carson Station has provided law enforcement service to the citizens of Carson and unincorporated area of Los Angeles County since 1974. Over the years there have been many leaders who have continuously strived to make a positive impact in the community, reduce crime and earn the public's trust. It is the mission of the Carson Station to continue our tradition of service and make the City of Carson a safer place to work and live in.
On Wednesday, August 6th Carson Station celebrated its 40th year anniversary in the secured parking lot of Carson Station. There was a luncheon from the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for our current personnel, past alumni and retirees. Carson City Officials attended as well as members from the Carson Sheriff's Station Support Foundation. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department dignitaries also attended the event.
The formal ceremony was started with Carson Station's explorers honor guard followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem. Carson Station's Captain Reginald Gautt spoke, followed by guest speakers Sheriff John Scott, Assistant Sheriff Todd Rodgers, OSS Captain Eddie Rivero, and first Captain of Carson Station, Michael Logue.
The guests were provided with complimentary lunch following the formal ceremony. Department show cars were on display along with a representative from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department EVOC Unit. A representative from the LASD Museum was also in attendance with equipment from years past and pictures of Carson Station's history. There were pictures and memorabilia placed all over the tented area for our guests to view. Movie posters of the movies "Colors, Reno 911, and the original Gone in 60 Seconds" were also on display. All three movies were filmed in the City of Carson and at Carson Sheriff Station.
There were approximately 350 guests in attendance during the Carson Station's anniversary celebration. Retirees from Montana, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Texas, Utah and Ohio attended this huge event. During the event an Aero unit flew over Carson Station with photographer Chris Miller, who is retired from the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and took overhead pictures of the celebration. Group pictures were also taken of past Carson Alumni from between the years of 1970 -1980, 1980 1990, and 1990 2000.
Carson Station's anniversary guests were then invited to our hospitality room at the Carson Community Center (Dominguez room), where complimentary appetizers and cocktails were provided. A representative from Bo's Cigar Emporium was also in attendance providing freshly rolled cigars to our guests. The cigars had Carson Station's 40th year anniversary logo on it which was compliments of Carson 40th Year planning Committee. Throughout the night event music was enjoyed by the guests and a slide show of over 1000 photos that were donated by past and present personnel was displayed.
Following the anniversary celebration, Carson Station's Community Relations office in partnership with the Community Advisory Committee hosted its 10th annual Community Night out event in front of Carson Station. The Community Night out started at 6:00 p.m. and ended at 8:00p.m. Captain Reginald Gautt along with California State Dominguez University Police Chief Carlos Velez, Carson City Officials, residents and the Carson High School band marched through Carson to rally against violence. This event was attended by representatives of the office of Supervisor Mark Thomas-Ridley and Congresswoman Janice Hahn. The speakers were Mayor James Dear, Mayor Pro Tem Elito Santarina, Council Members Mike Gipson, Lula Davis-Holmes, and Albert Robles.
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department specialized units like SEB, Mounted Horse Patrol, EVOC, Aero Bureau, and Carson OSS were part of the event. Representatives from California Highway Patrol and Los Angeles Fire Department were also in attendance. There were approximately 30 vendors from businesses in the City of Carson passing out their products. Approximately 400 people attended and all those who attended were given complimentary appetizers and drinks.
The annual "March and Rally against Violence" ended a busy day for Carson Station and was a great way to build a stronger relationship between the residents of Carson and Carson Sheriff's Station.
Vintage Patrol Car
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