Specialist Reserve Police Officer Joseph Saba was appointed on December 15, 1997, serving the City and Department for over five years. During his West Los Angeles assignment, Saba has consistently demonstrated outstanding duty performance. Saba is a committed, dedicated and professional reserve police officer, making numerous and valuable contributions to the City, Department and the neighborhoods of West Los Angeles. Throughout his actions, Saba has unwaveringly displayed his enthusiasm and professionalism. Saba is a leader who has shown a commitment to problem solving, working tirelessly to develop and test innovative and new approaches to complex and simple tasks.

A specific example of Saba’s efforts and accomplishments involved the design of the West Los Angeles Community Alert System. Saba expended over 100 service hours to develop this system. This is an E-mail computer system which timely disseminates crime and public safety information to members of the West Los Angeles community. The system’s purpose is to notify West Los Angeles business and residential people of vital information concerning criminal activity and public safety in their neighborhoods. Saba’s contribution to this community policing partnership has helped the citizens of West Los Angeles understand the incidence of crime and provide descriptions of wanted criminals and vehicles. This is just one example of Saba’s commitment to excellence and public service.

As the West Los Angeles Community Alert System is institutionalized, it is anticipated that this system will be available to the Department. Consequently, Saba’s contributions will benefit the City of Los Angeles.

Specialist Reserve Officer Joseph Saba was recognized as the outstanding Reserve Officer for the West Los Angeles Community Police Station at the recent Reserve Officers Annual Award Banquet. Additionally, Joseph Saba is attending the Department’s Reserve Officer Academy to complete qualifications for Technical Reserve status.