This week, we recognize the voices behind the scenes — our dedicated dispatchers! 📞 Thank you for your commitment, professionalism, and heart. We appreciate you during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and every day! 💛 • • • #NPSTW #DispatchAppreciationWeek #WestCovinaPD #BehindTheHeadset #dispatch

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Choose your player…. • • • #wcpd #westcovinapd #actionfigure #police

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Before National Property and Evidence Appreciation Week ends, we would like to proudly recognize the hard work and dedication of our Property and Evidence professionals! Your attention to detail and commitment to preserving the integrity of our community’s evidence is invaluable. Thank you for your behind-the-scenes contributions! • • • #PropertyAndEvidenceWeek #westcovinapolice #WCPD #BehindTheScenesHeroes

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Please join us in congratulating the recent promotions and welcoming a new member to our department! 🎉 We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Sergeant Dettor and Corporal Smith on their well-deserved promotions! Also, we are excited to welcome Officer Stevens, who was sworn in today. Here’s to new beginnings, continued success, and dedicated service to our community! • • • • #Promotion #SwearingIn #Teamwork #NewBeginnings #PoliceFamily #CommunityFirst #wcpd #westcovinapd

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WCPD Conducts Extra Patrol at the Spring Festival 🚔🌸 Ensuring a safe and fun experience for everyone, the West Covina Police Department increased patrols during this year’s Spring Festival. Officers were on hand to help keep the community safe while everyone had a great time celebrating together! ••• #WestCovinaPD #SpringFestival #CommunitySafety #WestCovina #PublicSafety #NeighborhoodWatch

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The West Covina Police and Fire Department Robotics teams proudly hosted the Unmanned Aerial Systems training event for the SoCal UAS Regional Training Group! This event brought together local, state, tribal, and federal agencies from across Southern California to enhance skills and foster collaboration in unmanned aerial systems. Special thanks to Gravitas Protection Group for assisting with the training! • • • #wcpd #westcovinapd #westcovinarobotics #UASTraining #WestCovinaRobotics #PublicSafety #SoCalUAS #CollaborationInAction #InnovationInAviation #DroneTechnology

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Please join us in congratulating and welcoming our two newest police officers. Officer Goodman and Officer Estigoy have successfully graduated from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Basic Academy. Today, Officer Goodman and Officer Estigoy were officially sworn in by Chief Cortina! 👮🏻‍♀️👮🏻 • • • #wcpd #westcovinapolice #policeofficer #academygraduation

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Happy Read Across America Day! 📚 Today, we celebrate the power of reading and the joy it brings to young minds. This past Friday, Chief Cortina had the honor of reading to students at Mesa Elementary’s Read-A-Thon. Let’s continue to inspire a love of books and learning in students everywhere! ••• #wcpd #westcovinapolice #MesaElementary #ReadAThon #ReadingIsPower #CommunityRead #readacrossamerica

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Congrats to Officer Rodriguez and K9 Rancho for graduating the Basics Handler Academy through @adlerhorstk9 They’re ready to hit the field starting next week! 👮‍♂️🐾 ••• #wcpd #westcovinapolice #K9Unit #Teamwork #GraduationDay #ReadyForAction

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Last night was a blast at Bowlero, where we came together to support the West Covina Police Explorers! 🎳 Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for an evening of fun, bowling, and community support. Every pin knocked down helped raise funds for these incredible young explorers, and we couldn’t have done it without you! 🙌💙 ••• #WestCovinaPoliceExplorers #CommunitySupport #FundraiserFun #BowlingForACause #WCPD #YouthEmpowerment

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Press Release: Fatal traffic collision involving wrong way driver

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Repost from @subparproduction en la calle West Covina PD #westcovina #westcovinapd #wcpd #sgv #sangabrielvalley #626 #cops #police #policeofficer #le #leo #street #streetphotography #photo #photographer #photography #photooftheday #pics #picoftheday #insta #instagood #trending #trendingnow #fyp #foryou #foryoupage

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We are heartbroken to say goodbye to retired K9 Rye, who served with bravery and loyalty in West Covina for approximately 6 years. Rye played a crucial role in apprehending countless suspects and locating numerous narcotics. Thank you for your service. Rest in peace, Rye. 🐾 • • • • #wcpd #K9Rye #WestCovina #InLovingMemory

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Join us at BJ’s at the Eastland Center this Thursday, 2/13, from 11 am to 11 pm to support the West Covina Police Explorer Post. Your purchase will help fund uniforms and allow our explorers to participate in competitions. Be sure to show the flyer on the second slide when you check out! Thank you in advance! 💙 ••• #wcpd #wcpde #wcpdexplorers #westcovinapoliceexplorers #post499 #post499honorandpride

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Join us in celebrating Captain Brandon Karmann on his well-earned promotion! Captain Karmann began his career in 2003 with the Arcadia Police Department for two and a half years before he lateraled to West Covina in 2006.  Captain Karmann has received the Officer of the Year award. Captain Karmann has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and completed his Master’s degree in 2014. His assignments through the years include SET, Robbery Detective, Homicide Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Admin Sergeant, Admin Lieutenant, and DB Lieutenant.   Congratulations, Captain! 🎉 • • • #wcpd #westcovinapolice #captain #promotion

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Congratulations to the hardworking personnel at the West Covina Police Department! 🎉 There have been so many well-deserved promotions lately, and we’re proud to see their dedication and commitment recognized. 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️ Before being sworn in as Chief, then acting Chief Cortina made many promotions. Below are the individuals who were recently promoted: Lieutenant Armas Lieutenant Weathermon Sergeant Hawkins Corporal Waidley Corporal Surdam Senior Operator McCann Keep up the amazing work, and thank you for everything you do to keep our community safe! • • • #WCPD #PromotionCelebration #CommunityHeroes #LawEnforcementExcellence”

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The West Covina Police and Fire Department Robotics teams proudly hosted the Unmanned Aerial Systems training event for the SoCal UAS Regional Training Group!

This event brought together local, state, tribal, and federal agencies from across Southern California to enhance skills and foster collaboration in unmanned aerial systems.

Special thanks to Gravitas Protection Group for assisting with the training!

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Please join us in congratulating and welcoming our two newest police officers. Officer Goodman and Officer Estigoy have successfully graduated from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Basic Academy.

Today, Officer Goodman and Officer Estigoy were officially sworn in by Chief Cortina! 👮🏻‍♀️👮🏻

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Happy Read Across America Day! 📚 

Today, we celebrate the power of reading and the joy it brings to young minds. 

This past Friday, Chief Cortina had the honor of reading to students at Mesa Elementary’s Read-A-Thon. Let’s continue to inspire a love of books and learning in students everywhere! 

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Congrats to Officer Rodriguez and K9 Rancho for graduating the Basics Handler Academy through @adlerhorstk9 

They’re ready to hit the field starting next week! 👮‍♂️🐾

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#wcpd #westcovinapolice #K9Unit #Teamwork #GraduationDay #ReadyForAction
Last night was a blast at Bowlero, where we came together to support the West Covina Police Explorers! 🎳 

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for an evening of fun, bowling, and community support. Every pin knocked down helped raise funds for these incredible young explorers, and we couldn’t have done it without you! 🙌💙

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#WestCovinaPoliceExplorers #CommunitySupport #FundraiserFun #BowlingForACause #WCPD #YouthEmpowerment
Repost from @subparproduction 

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West Covina PD

#westcovina #westcovinapd #wcpd #sgv #sangabrielvalley #626 #cops #police #policeofficer #le #leo #street #streetphotography #photo #photographer #photography #photooftheday #pics #picoftheday #insta #instagood #trending #trendingnow #fyp #foryou #foryoupage
We are heartbroken to say goodbye to retired K9 Rye, who served with bravery and loyalty in West Covina for approximately 6 years. Rye played a crucial role in apprehending countless suspects and locating numerous narcotics.

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace, Rye. 🐾

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Join us in celebrating Captain Brandon Karmann on his well-earned promotion! 

Captain Karmann began his career in 2003 with the Arcadia Police Department for two and a half years before he lateraled to West Covina in 2006.  Captain Karmann has received the Officer of the Year award. Captain Karmann has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and completed his Master’s degree in 2014. His assignments through the years include SET, Robbery Detective, Homicide Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Admin Sergeant, Admin Lieutenant, and DB Lieutenant.
 
Congratulations, Captain! 🎉

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Congratulations to the hardworking personnel at the West Covina Police Department! 🎉 There have been so many well-deserved promotions lately, and we’re proud to see their dedication and commitment recognized. 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

Before being sworn in as Chief, then acting Chief Cortina made many promotions. Below are the individuals who were recently promoted: 

Lieutenant Armas
Lieutenant Weathermon
Sergeant Hawkins
Corporal Waidley 
Corporal Surdam
Senior Operator McCann

Keep up the amazing work, and thank you for everything you do to keep our community safe! 

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WCPD is proud to announce the newest addition to our K9 unit, “Rancho.” Rancho is a one-and-a-half-year-old Dutch Shepherd.

Officer Rodriguez and Rancho began their basic training academy today at Adlerhorst International Police K9 Academy. We wish them the best of luck! 

A special thank you to Humilde House of Charities for their generous donation to our K9 unit!

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The men and women of the Department remain committed to honoring our fallen officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving the community of West Covina. Today, January 14th, 2025 commemorates the 47th anniversary of the line-of-duty death of Officer Jay Warren Jackson #154; who was killed by gunfire, after a vehicle pursuit terminated in the area of Holt and Garvey.

May Officer Jackson rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.

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#FallenOfficer #EOW #NeverForgotten #RestinPeace #WestCovina #WCPD
We are proud to stand alongside @sierramadrepd and other neighboring agencies as we assist the city in battling the Eaton Canyon Fire! 🤝

Our officers are committed to protecting the community and ensuring everyone stays safe during this challenging time. 

A heartfelt thank you to all the first responders and volunteers, including the community members for their support and understanding! 

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2025 marks an exciting new chapter for West Covina as we welcome our new Police Chief! 👮‍♂️

On January 7, 2025, Chief Cortina was officially sworn in as the new leader of the West Covina Police Department. With a career that began in West Covina in 1999, he has proudly served in numerous roles, from patrol officer and K9 handler to detective with the Special Enforcement Team (SET). Chief Cortina has also excelled as a Training Manager, Defensive Tactics Instructor, and SWAT operator. Above all, he is deeply committed to serving and strengthening our community.

We’re excited for the future ahead as we continue building a safer, stronger West Covina together!

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Today, we celebrate National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! 🚓

We are incredibly proud to serve our community, and we want to take a moment to thank all of our dedicated officers who work tirelessly to keep our neighborhoods safe. Your commitment, bravery, and selflessness do not go unnoticed. 

Thank you to all the law enforcement professionals for your service, your sacrifices, and your unwavering dedication to justice. 

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