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The City of Los Angeles is 468 square miles

The LAPD was established in 1869

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		Fabian E. Lizarraga Commanding Officer Juvenile Division email

Captain Fabian E. Lizarraga is currently the Commanding Officer Juvenile Division. Prior to this assigment Captain Lizzaraga was the Patrol Commanding Officer of Van Nuys Division. He is a 25-year veteran of the Department, whose law enforcement experience is both comprehensive and varied. During his tenure, Captain Lizarraga has been assigned to geographic areas throughout the City including West Los Angeles, Wilshire, Central, Hollenbeck, Rampart, 77th Street, and South Bureau CRASH as an officer and a supervisor. His service also includes assignments in Northeast Vice, Internal Affairs Division, Operations-Central Bureau and the Office of the Chief of Police. Captain Lizarraga is currently married and has four children, two sons and two daughters. He was born in Mexico, but his family later immigrated to Southern California where he was raised. He is a graduate of California State University Los Angeles and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. His interests include reading, spectator sports, hiking, camping and other family-oriented activities.