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Christopher M. Zine
Captain III

Captain Christopher M. Zine joined the Los Angeles Police Department in 2001....

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Serving the Following Communities:

Sepulveda, Sherman Oaks, Valley Glen, Van Nuys, Ventura Business District, West Van Nuys

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Station Contact Info

6240 Sylmar Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91401

818-374-9500 Voice
855-736-3235 TDD/TTY

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About

The Van Nuys Community Police Station provides police services to the Sherman Oaks and Van Nuys neighborhoods, an area of 30 square miles with over 325,000 residents, and is under the jurisdiction of Valley Bureau.

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Goals

At the Van Nuys Community Police Station, we have identified some very important goals that are listed below. We are committed to achieving these goals to better serve the people who live and work in this area.

▪ Reduce crime and the fear of crime
▪ Provide prompt and courteous service
▪ Support community policing
▪ Address quality of life issues
▪ Be productive
▪ Provide leadership and management

In addition, we will strive to strengthen the ties between the Van Nuys Area and the business community so that together we forge more effective and lasting Business Watch groups. We will also strengthen the ties between the Van Nuys Area and the private security companies working in the Van Nuys area to create a secure environment for the citizens of the various Van Nuys communities.

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Phone Directory
Who to Call When to Use Number
Emergency To report Emergencies Only 9-1-1
Non-emergency To report any non-emergency crime 877-ASK-LAPD
Van Nuys Area Front Desk General inquiries and information 818-374-9500
Van Nuys Area Commanding Officer Business hours only 818-374-1970
Van Nuys Area Patrol Commanding Officer Business hours only 818-374-1970
Van Nuys Area Detective Desk Investigative-related questions 818-374-0040
Van Nuys Area TDD Telecommunications Devices for the Hearing Impaired 818-785-6619
Van Nuys Area Community Relations Office Community policing information, volunteer opportunities, community-based programs 818-374-9406
Van Nuys Area Youth Services Officer Cadet and youth related programs 818-374-9456
Van Nuys Area Vice Unit For prostitution, gambling, and alcohol related complaints (818)374-0067
Van Nuys Area Jail Information on persons arrested and in custody 818-374-9645
Van Nuys Area Property Office For lost, stolen, found or booked property 818-374-9445
Van Nuys Area Records Unit For police records 818-374-1990
Van Nuys Area Station Facsimile number Fax 818-374-9610
Van Nuys Area Official Police Garage Tow Keystone Tow For impounded or recovered vehicles 818-782-1996
Senior Lead Officers
Assignment Contact Name Number Email
Officer in Charge Sgt. Maria Pedroza 818-374-5401 35429@lapd.online
9A5 Officer Brian Franco 818-731-2556 39273@lapd.online
9A19 Officer Mike Perez 818-731-2566 35569@lapd.online
9A23 Officer George Lara 818-731-2557 38454@lapd.online
9A37 Officer Kristan Delatori 818-731-2562 32914@lapd.online
9A41 Officer Joel Gutierrez 818-731-2560 36816@lapd.online
9A63 Officer Mariana Romo 818-731-2563 40229@lapd.online
9A89 Officer Jose Saldana 818-731-2565 30853@lapd.online