Feb. 24 Burbank PD
Each February, National Black History Month serves as both a celebration and a powerful reminder that Black history is American history, Black culture is American culture, and Black stories are essential to the ongoing story of America — our faults, our struggles, our progress, and our aspirations.
Sgt. Jamal Childs (3rd from the left)
Sgt. Childs, like Sgt. Cindy, you too, hold a special place in Burbank hearts and in the history of the Burbank Police Department, as you are not only the first Black Detective, but the first Black Sergeant. You're a role model for future Black officers that serve the City of Burbank. You're part of history, it's all yours, embrace and enjoy. Your deserve it!
Burbank Police promotes first African American officer
by Fronnie Lewis 6.22.2011
A history making promotion in the Burbank Police Department. Veteran police officer, Jamal Childs, has been upped from School Resources Officer [SRO] to Detective. This is the first time in 100 years — that’s right — that an African American cop has been promoted in the BPD.
Both Police Sergeant Jamal Childs and Jailer Kirk Davis received Lifesaving Medals for “actions resulting in the saving or preservation of human life.” On December 20, 2018, Sgt. Childs saw a man climb over a railing and sit precariously on a sign overlooking the I-5. At a time when many were enjoying the holiday season, others were feeling only suicidal despair. Sgt. Childs recognized the sign sitter was one of them. He quickly grabbed the man and pulled him to safety. If the suicidal man had fallen onto the freeway, he could well have ended more lives than his own. [https://myburbank.com/burbank-police-officers-and-staff-honored-at-police-foundations-fifth-annual-luncheon/] by Greg Simay - MyBurbank.com
Sgt. Jamal Childs, worked Detective Assignment, from 2011 through 2016, then promoted to his current position, as Sergeant, in 2017.
Sgt. Childs was not only the first Black Detective, at the Burbank Police Department, he was the first Black Burbank Police Officer to be promoted to the Sergeant position in the history of the police agency.
Congratulations Sgt. Childs for all of your dedicated, hard work at the Burbank Police Department and to the City of Burbank. We appreciate you so much!!
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Officer Rashaad Coleman
Officer Rashaad Coleman (2nd from the right) hired at BPD 2016
Police Department in helping to resolve community issues and reinforce community policing strategies and philosophies.
Burbank Police deploy two full-time Community Resource Officers, whose responsibilities include: recruitment, managing the Police Explorer program, special projects on matters of community relations and partnerships, investigating and addressing quality of life issues, serving as a referral source for citizens who are in need of special services, developing neighborhood watch groups and coordinating meetings, hosting the Community and Youth Academies, providing safety education in our local schools, and developing crime prevention strategies with local residents and businesses.
The Community Resource Officers also plan and host numerous community events throughout the year, including National Night Out, Shop With a Cop, Coffee With a Cop, Police and Fire Service Day, Drug Take Back, and more! They also serve as points of contact in coordinating local charitable events with organizations like the Special Olympics, American Red Cross, and Burbank Police Foundation.
December 2020
Burbank Police Officer Rashaad Coleman helps distribute holiday food and gift baskets to families from the Boys and Girls Club during the “Heroes & Helpers Holiday Gift & Food Drive”.
Officer Coleman was previously on patrol duty. If you see Officer Coleman, say hi and welcome him to Burbank. We appreciate you Sir!
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Detective Norm del Rosario
Detective Del Rosario is the 2nd Black Burbank Police Officer to be promoted to Detective Assignment [2017]. Detective Rosario worked previously for Oakland PD, as a patrol officer and FTO [Field Training Officer]. Congrats on Detective Assignment Detective Del Rosario! We appreciate you!
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Motor Officer Chris Hensley
Chris Hensley has been a Police Officer, with the Burbank Police Department, for over 11 years, currently and the first Black Motor Officer; an award winning Motor Officer.
Motor Officer Hensley shown 2nd from the left [2013]
Picture of Officer Hensley during the competition
In 2013, the Burbank Police Department won an award at a local Motor Competition:
"Four members of the Burbank Police Department’s Motorcycle Unit claimed third place in the annual Orange County Traffic Officer’s Association’s “Top Gun” Motor Rodeo. Officers Dan Turpin, Chris Hensley, Randy Lloyd and Ryan Murphy traveled to the annual OCTOA event, held on Wednesday, September 18. Officer Murphy reached the semi-finals in the individual competition.
The “Top Gun” Motor Rodeo draws approximately 250 police officers from throughout California for individual and team events. Competitors are challenged with fast and slow timed cone patterns and an elimination round competition, the “Top Gun” finale. For the team competition, multiple bikes enter and exit the pattern individually and then all of the points from each team member are totaled. Points are taken away for knocking down cones or riding out of the pattern.
Burbank officers competed in six different individual events and one team event in the BMW class. Thirteen officers comprise Burbank’s Motorcycle Unit and the officers operate custom BMW motorcycles weighing 650 lbs. The bikes cost about $23,000 after all of the police package items are added.
“We go every year to challenge our personal abilities in operating the motorcycle,” commented Officer Murphy. “This event allows us to compare our riding skills against other officers attending the event from throughout Southern California.”
[https://myburbank.com/police-motorcycle-team-earns-award-at-recent-competition/]
Calif. Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris on Monday honored the Burbank
Police Department’s traffic bureau for its work in reducing citywide
traffic collisions. Officer Hensley 4th from the left, next to our Vice President.
Courtesy of Nancy Robles of the Burbank Police Department) [2014]
The Burbank Police Department’s traffic bureau was honored by the state attorney general on Monday for tackling, over the last two years, what had been a growing number of traffic collisions in the city.
California Atty. Gen. Kamala Harris presented 11 Burbank motor officers with Peace Officer Commendation Awards for their work in addressing a sharp increase in both injury and non-injury traffic collisions.
From 2009 to 2012, traffic collisions citywide jumped from 863 to 1,509, respectively, while collisions that included injuries also climbed from 386 to 569, according to a city report.
“In October of 2012, the Burbank Police Department’s traffic bureau embarked on a groundbreaking strategy to change a startling rising trend in traffic collisions,” Harris said. “The traffic bureau immediately addressed this trend by identifying intersections greatly contributing to collisions and increasing police officer presence and visibility in those areas.”
An analysis of the city’s traffic data revealed a pattern of injury collisions occurring along the Buena Vista Street and Hollywood Way corridors, the majority of which were occurring during commuting hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, according to the city report.
The department tackled the problem by deploying multiple uniformed motorcycle officers to 16 of the most troublesome intersections.
Officers were reportedly encouraged to leave their emergency-vehicle lights flashing while working these details, making the police presence noticeable to motorists.
“By taking a strategic and focused approach, we have been able to reduce the number of traffic accidents in problematic intersections,” said Burbank Police Capt. Michael Albanese.
From January through August of this year, there have been 120 collisions at the designated intersections, down from 141 during the same time period last year, according to Burbank Police Lt. Jay Hawver.
Traffic collisions citywide dropped from 1,244 during the first eight months of last year, to 1,132 collisions during the same period this year, Hawver said.
Since October 2012, the bureau has saved an estimated $1.5 million in medical and property-damage costs with the reductions, Harris said.
She presented the award to Burbank Police Officers Todd Burns, Casey Chapman, Tim Dyrness, Joe Henry, Chris Hensley, Randy Lloyd, Stephen Maxwell, Ryan Murphy, Barry Smith, Sean Toth and Dan Turpin.
Officials from nine other law enforcement agencies also received awards at the ceremony on Monday. [https://www.latimes.com/socal/burbank-leader/tn-blr-me-burbank-police-honored-for-traffic-work-20140909-story.html]
April 2018 Run to Remember; Officer Hensley back right
Burbank Police Honor Fallen Officers in Run to Remember On April 8, 2018, sworn and civilian members of the Burbank Police Department participated in the third annual Run to Remember Los Angeles 10K and half-marathon. This event pays tribute to first responders who have been killed in the line of duty.
As the course made its way through the Paramount Studios lot, runners enjoyed a display of law enforcement vehicles through the ages, and were somber as they passed the photos and names of those who have lost their lives, including three Burbank Police Officers and two Burbank Marshals. [https://slidelegend.com/burbank-police-newsletter-may-2018-burbank-police-department_5b6f162d097c4785288b45df.html]
Burbank Police Honor Fallen Officers in Run to Remember On April 8, 2018, sworn and civilian members of the Burbank Police Department participated in the third annual Run to Remember Los Angeles 10K and half-marathon.
This event pays tribute to first responders who have been killed in the line of duty. As the course made its way through the Paramount Studios lot, runners enjoyed a display of law enforcement vehicles through the ages, and were somber as they passed the photos and names of those who have lost their lives, including three Burbank Police Officers and two Burbank Marshals. [https://slidelegend.com/burbank-police-newsletter-may-2018-burbank-police-department_5b6f162d097c4785288b45df.html]
(Left) Members of the BPD Traffic Bureau along with Burbank
Police Chief and POALAC President, Scott LaChasse. Officer Hensley
4th from the left, front row.
Among this year's award recipients was the Burbank Police Traffic Bureau, which earned the Centurion Award for Excellence in Traffic Enforcement. Since 2012, Burbank Police Traffic Bureau has helped reduce traffic collisions in the City of Burbank by 30 percent, with a ten percent reduction in injury collisions. This was accomplished through focused, high-profile traffic enforcement and visibility near
intersections most prone to collisions. [https://www.burbankpd.org/assets/1/16/Burbank_Police_Newsletter_-_May_2018.pdf]
Congratulations Motor Officer Hensley and thank you for being our first Black Motor Officer. We so appreciate everything you do to keep our streets and traffic safe!
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Officer Ennisha Kyles 2017
Mental Health Clinical Supervisor Audra Casabella, left. Officer Kyles, right
Officer Kyles was hired at the BPD, in 2017, class 226. In 2020, she replaced Detective Snowden & became the first Black female MHET officer.
... "Essential members of BMHET are Ennisha Kyles, who serves as a Mental Health Evaluation Officer, and Mental Health Clinical Supervisor Audra Casabella. Casabella has held her role for nearly four years, while Kyles joined BMHET in December of 2020. Their collaborative functions see Casabella focusing on clinical evaluations, resource linkage, and referrals, and Kyles using verbal de-escalation techniques to prevent confrontations between consumers and law enforcement. "
[https://myburbank.com/burbank-mental-health-evaluation-team-serves-the-community-with-beneficial-mental-wellness-support/]
Miracle Bakery for Muffins with the MHET. Officer Kyles next to Chief Albanese May 2022
Muffin event. Chief Albanese & Officer Kyles May 2022
... more event photos
Congratulations Officer Kyles, I know you're doing great work.
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Parking Control Officer Clifford Redding
Parking Control is responsible for maintaining traffic safety by enforcing parking laws, removing vehicles which are obstructing the roadway, and impounding abandoned vehicles. Citation Management processes parking tickets issued, collects payment and schedules any appeals.
Clifford Redding, Past President of the BCEA at City of Burbank CA
he Burbank City Employees Association (BCEA) came into existence in October of 1939. In June of 1940 the BCEA was incorporated. The primary objective was to secure Civil Service status for all permanent City employees. Representatives of the BCEA were elected from all departments within the City. The beginning of collecting discussing and resolving problems in the work place were started.
The BCEA is one of five bargaining unions in the City. We are the largest, incorporating more than 750 employees we bargain for and/or represent each day. We cover all the clerical, trades and general employees – over 125 different classifications. We are the only organization that represents its members in bargaining with management for wages, fringe benefits and much more.
Thank you for your service Officer Redding.
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Officer Roberts (nee Scott) far right; academy graduation 2011
Finally there is Kiyomi Scott who is 27 and from San Bernadino. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Cal State LA, where she was attending on a track scholarship. Scott was also given the honor to sing The National Anthem during the graduating ceremonies.
Kiyomi Natsui Roberts
SRO (School Resource Officer) at BHS (Burbank High School)
Nicole Caito, Officer Kiyomi Scott, Diane Shear and Officer Kristiana Sanchez-Suarez are four of the Burbank Police Department employees who attended the Women Leaders in Law Enforcement Symposium 2013
Officer Roberts 2nd from right 2013
Burbank police officer Kiyomi (Roberts) (Nee Scott) sings the national anthem at a swearing in ceremony for police chief Scott LaChasse on Tuesday, June 4, 2013.
Thanks for your service Officer Roberts & congrats on your newly appointed SRO position!!
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K9 Officer Joel Rodriguez, from left, and officers, Geoffrey Snowden and Todd Burns, practiced a pursuit where a suspect bails from a vehicle during a police training, which took place at the Starlight Bowl in Burbank on Wednesday, November 2, 2011. The Burbank Police Department holds a monthly training. Over 35 members of the department practiced better communication with specific scenarios that were played out during the training
Detective Snowden [then MHET] left for Mental Health Awareness Month 2019
Detective Snowden began with BPD as a Patrol officer, then promoted to MHET's [Mental Health Evaluation Team] first Black officer. In 2020, Officer Snowden would be the 3rd Black officer, at BPD, to be promoted to Detective [following Sgt. Childs and Detective Del Rosario]. Congratulations on Detective Assignment Detective Del Rosario.
Thanks for your service Detective Snowden
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7.10.23 ~Update
Detective Snowden is now a Sargeant!! Congrats & God Bless, proud of you!!
Officer on the far right, 2nd Officer from the left: I don't know your names, but thank you for your service!
Thank you for your service Ma'am! (Is this also Officer Burt? Tryna make a positive ID)
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Officer Ashley Burt
Lifesaving Award recipient, April 2018.
Congratulations & thank you for your service!
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Administrative Services
Thank you for what you do! Have a blessed day Ma'am.
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A History of African Americans in Law Enforcement
African American Police Officers were appointed to Police Departments in the late 1860’s:
1867: Selma, Alabama
1868: Jackson, Florida
1870: Houston and Galveston, Texas
1870: New Orleans, Louisiana had 177 African American Officers and three of five Police Board members were African American.
April 12, 1870: Officer William Johnson of Jacksonville, Florida becomes the first recognized African American police officer killed in the line of duty.
1875: Bass Reeves was appointed as the first African American Deputy U.S. Marshal
1916: Georgia Ann Robinson became the first African American woman police officer. She served in the Los Angeles Police Department.
1928: Dr. Louis Tompkins Wright is the first know African American Police Surgeon. He later became President of the NAACP Board of Directors
1941: William B. Lindsay became the first known African American State Trooper, hired by the Illinois State Police.
1966: Sheriff Lucius Amerson was one for the first elected African American Sheriffs. He served as Sheriff of Macon County, Alabama.
1972: National Black Police Association was chartered
1976: National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executive (NOBLE) was founded.
1988: Willie L. Williams becomes one of the first African American Police Commissioners. He served in Philadelphia and subsequently became the first African American Police Commissioner of Los Angeles Police Department in 1992.
Approximately 58,000 African American Officers work in US Police Agencies today*
* BJS Law Enforcement Management And Administrative Statistics (LEMAS), 2013.
Information provided by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Museum
https://cops.usdoj.gov/html/dispatch/02-2017/african_americans_in_law_enforcement.asp
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