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FOUR NEW OFFICERS JOIN LOS ANGELES AIRPORT POLICE

(Los Angeles, California – February 24, 2015) The ranks of Los Angeles Airport Police grew as 4 new officers were sworn-in following a much anticipated graduation ceremony. Officers Alberto Escalera, Mayra Cisneros, Michael Tawagon and Emmanuel Toledo took part in graduation ceremonies at the Los Angeles Police Department Administration Building in Downtown, Los Angeles.
Officer Michael Tawagon was selected as academy class Vice-President and was part of the Color Guard. Officer Mayra Cisneros was selected as class Secretary. After the ceremony, Airport Police Chief Patrick Gannon personally conducted the officers’ swearing-in. Chief Gannon congratulated the officers and emphasized the importance of family support as they begin their careers in law enforcement.
Also attending the graduation, Assistant Airport Police Chief Brian Walker, Acting Assistant Chief Fernando Castro, Captain Greg Staar and Academy Drill Instructor Adela Lopez.
The Los Angeles Airport Police is the nation's premier aviation law enforcement agency with more than 1,100 specially trained police officers, security officers, and civilian staff protecting Los Angeles International, LA/Ontario International, and Van Nuys airports.

From Left to Right: Los Angeles Airport Police Assistant Chief Brian Walker,

Acting Assistant Chief Fernando Castro Police Officer Mayra Cisneros,

Police Officer Alberto Escalara, Police Officer Michael Tawagon,

Police Officer Emanuel Toledo, Chief of Police Patrick M. Gannon and Captain Greg Staar, 

Photograph Courtesy of CSI Officer Shawn Smith
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