Join LAPD - an exciting career

Become one of LA's Finest - start a career with the Los Angeles Police Department. Call 866-444-LAPD or visit the official recruiting website www.joinlapd.com - find out how YOU can make a difference

Not ready to make a career with LAPD, find out how you can become a citizen volunteer. Contact your Community Relations Office for application and details. Volunteering opportunities are available to fit your schedule and lifestyle. From answering phones, filing to taking part in a citizen survellance squad - there are opportunities for all. An hour a week or more as your time allows..... Become a part of the Pacific Team.

Opportunities for all ages are available - from the Explorer Program to the DAPS. Join the new boxing league and more.....

Visit the PacificBeat Calendar for listings of community events or our sister site www.PacRam.com to find out more community programs which are available.

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Captains Message

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce a new member to Pacific Community Police Station, Captain Joseph M. Hiltner. Captain Hiltner was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He was educated in the Valley school system and received his Associate of Arts Degree in Administration of Justice from Los Angeles Valley College. Captain Hiltner obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree from California State University, Northridge, in May 1990. He is also a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy.

Captain Hiltner began his career with the Los Angeles Police Department as a Police Student Worker after learning about the program from a Lieutenant assigned to Community Relations with the Department. Captain Hiltner entered the Los Angeles Police Academy as a Recruit Officer on April 10, 1978.

As a Police Officer, Hiltner worked various assignments from Valley Bureau to South Bureau. In 1985, he promoted to Sergeant and patrolled in the West Los Angeles and Rampart Areas. He was also assigned as the Adjutant to the Commanding Officer in Rampart Area and as a Staff Researcher and Officer-in-Charge in the Office of Operations. In February 1994, he promoted to Lieutenant and worked as a Watch Commander in Foothill Area. He also worked various assignments in the Office of Operations and as the Adjutant to the Operations-Valley Bureau Deputy Chief.

On December 11, 2005, Captain Hiltner was promoted to the rank of Captain and assigned as the Commanding Officer, Devonshire Patrol Division. As of July 15, 2007, Captain Hiltner was assigned as the Pacific Area Commanding Officer. He has a strong background in Community Relations and has stated he is stout a supporter of the Youth Programs. Captain Hiltner has developed strategies to continue to reduce property crimes in Pacific Area. Captain Hiltner looks forward to working with the citizens of Pacific Area in an effort promote community pride and involvement.

Sincerely,


Joseph M. Hiltner, Captain
Commanding Officer
Pacific Community Police Station