Deon

Joseph

Author: Latest, Diary of a Skid Row Cop, (self-published, 2016)

Has served as Senior Lead Officer in charge of safety for communities on Skid Row

Has worked for the LAPD for over 20 years, eighteen of those years in downtown Los Angeles’ Skid Row community

Started several programs on Skid Row, including Old Blue Mobile and Ladies Night

Offers half-day workshops on community policing, report writing, testimony technique, organizational change & improvement, and motivation & excellence

Recipient of numerous awards, such as:

• Los Angeles Police Commission Award for Community Service
• California Senate Award for Recognition of Skid Row Achievements
• the Top Cop Award for Outstanding Achievement in Law Enforcement
• the American Legion Award for Community Service, the POALAC Award (Police Officers Association of Los Angeles County Award)
• the LAPD Central Area Officer of the Year Award.