Friday, April 17, 2015
March Blog
It seems like mentorship is going to be much more difficult at this time. Like before, the Unit is under investigation by IA about possible misconduct by it's more recent members. these claims mainly focus on unprofessional behavior and even accusations of possible unlawful recording. These claims seem at the moment to be just technicalities and that this member is currently a victim of circumstance. However the claims of unprofessionalism seem to hold more weight, since their employment, they have neglected to inform older detectives of meetings and has left the office the moment their shift ends, not wanting to compromise their overtime. Their devotion doesn't seem to be toward their unit, rather themselves. I can only see two outcomes, either this new detective gets with the program and is more compliant with their equals, or they will end up leaving due to their own frustrations.
Blog 18: Interview 4 questions
- How do you feel about the financial situation of your department?
- What do you think that the Sheriffs Department could be doing to better fund your team?
- How would your work be different if there were more detectives working alongside you?
- Why do you think that the Sheriff Department isn't funding your team more?
- How do you think my Answer 1 could be better improved to speak about the situation?
- What would you say is the best way for the LASD to utilize you in your opinion?
- Do you think that the Sheriffs are experiencing an overflow of applicants?
- If so how would you fix this problem? automating the process, or by narrowing acceptance rates? If not, why would you say that their application process works?
- What do you think is the most important aspect of your work? Do you feel it's been neglected?
- How vital do you feel your work is overall to the department?
- What is your experience with the effects laws have regarding your work?
- Is their any law regarding your work that you feel is unnecessary?
- Would you be open to discussion with your employers regarding these laws if you thought they could be changed?
- Is it possible that the departments lower leveled positions are saturated at the moment?
- If so, How would you think that the problem needs to be solved? If not, what's keeping them from that?
- How have you moved from your beginning position to the work you are in now? what has helped you along that path?
- What would you suggest to a new applicant looking to join your line of work, What advice would you give them?
- What would you say the biggest problem is right now within your department?
- What is your opinion on the way to solve that problem, or if it's being solved now, your opinion on their method?
- What is your suggestion to people looking to go into the Sheriffs for training for other trades besides law enforcement?
Blog 17: Answer 3
My EQ is "How can the Los Angeles Sheriffs Department best utilize it's Special Investigations Unit?"
1. My answer 3 would be that the LASD needs to sort out it's job mobility issue, and fix the overflow of applicants so that wait time for application is reduced from 6 months to a more reasonable time for the largest department in the U.S.
2.
A. One detail is that there is currently a 6 month wait time when you apply to even have your application looked at as evidence as stated within their Job Applications and FAQ
B. Another would be that the current wait time to be moved from the jails to patrol is even longer, and can take years, unless you have the connections to get you moving within the system.
C. Finally, there is the fact that they're the largest Sheriff's Department within the US and receive tens of thousands of applications monthly
http://shq.lasdnews.net/content/uoa/PER/faqs.pdf
Their frequently asked Questions page, on their second page, they admit to a six month wait time from application sending, to actually getting tested.
http://shq.lasdnews.net/pages/PageDetail.aspx?id=2066
their information detail which has provide information on their sheer size, including maps showing their jurisdiction on where they can act.
The Sheriff's Department has problem with it's hiring process, they're drowning in these applications, and the problem is that their low leveled positions are filled, and they need a way to move, and to go up in the ranks. there needs to be an overhaul in their system to get lower level workers either moving, or out of there.
1. My answer 3 would be that the LASD needs to sort out it's job mobility issue, and fix the overflow of applicants so that wait time for application is reduced from 6 months to a more reasonable time for the largest department in the U.S.
2.
A. One detail is that there is currently a 6 month wait time when you apply to even have your application looked at as evidence as stated within their Job Applications and FAQ
B. Another would be that the current wait time to be moved from the jails to patrol is even longer, and can take years, unless you have the connections to get you moving within the system.
C. Finally, there is the fact that they're the largest Sheriff's Department within the US and receive tens of thousands of applications monthly
http://shq.lasdnews.net/content/uoa/PER/faqs.pdf
Their frequently asked Questions page, on their second page, they admit to a six month wait time from application sending, to actually getting tested.
http://shq.lasdnews.net/pages/PageDetail.aspx?id=2066
their information detail which has provide information on their sheer size, including maps showing their jurisdiction on where they can act.
The Sheriff's Department has problem with it's hiring process, they're drowning in these applications, and the problem is that their low leveled positions are filled, and they need a way to move, and to go up in the ranks. there needs to be an overhaul in their system to get lower level workers either moving, or out of there.
January Blog
During January, I learned more on the interviewing process within the Unit. As I've said before, the Special Investigations Unit is made up of 6 members. these members include 5 detectives and 1 sergeant, there used to be 10 members but they've been since moved down to their current employees. recently a new member has been interviewed and hired by the unit early in the month. The turnover rate for new positions within the unit shifts every few years, changing based on if any member may have left or not. This new member has served for 4 years as an investigator within the Los Angeles Sheriffs Department and applied to this unit due to their proficiency in the field.
The interview was headed by the Sergeant, who asked the applicant about their experience as an investigator and what skills they have within the Units field of work. I wasn't around for the bulk of the interview, but learned from my mentor it went on for half of a shift. In the end, the Sergeant had decided that this new applicant showed enough promise within their expertise to join the unit. They are now taking over a spot that was removed because the previous detective had recorded conversations between others unlawfully and was discovered.
The interview was headed by the Sergeant, who asked the applicant about their experience as an investigator and what skills they have within the Units field of work. I wasn't around for the bulk of the interview, but learned from my mentor it went on for half of a shift. In the end, the Sergeant had decided that this new applicant showed enough promise within their expertise to join the unit. They are now taking over a spot that was removed because the previous detective had recorded conversations between others unlawfully and was discovered.
Friday, March 27, 2015
Blog 16: Answer 2
1. My EQ is, "How can the Los Angeles Sheriffs Department best utilize their Special Investigations Unit?"
2. The Los Angeles Sheriffs Department can best utilize their Special Investigations Unit by better funding them, and by providing them with more employees, and giving them constant up-to-date training for advances in technology and methods.
3. The Los Angeles Sheriffs Department could be better utilizing their SPI Unit by removing the unnecessary, bureaucratic laws that bind them at the moment, and discuss which of these laws is necessary.
4. a. The LASD has three form of recording consent laws, whether it be dual, all, or single party consent, It is unnecessary to have both dual or all party as their descriptions are almost completly identical.
b. The Los Angeles Sheriff County has little in place to protect its detectives from being accused of breaking these laws and little to save them from loophole exploitation.
c.
5. Faturechi, Robert. "Narcotics Wiretap Catches Voice That May Be Sheriff's Captain's." Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2011. Web. 27 Mar. 2015.
It can be seen that even the Sherifffs aren't safe from recording at times. and nothing hurts the reputation of other detectives than one being caught doing something wrong.
6. Friedersdorf, Conor. "Eyes Over Compton: How Police Spied on a Whole City." The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company, 21 Apr. 2014. Web. 27 Mar. 2015. This Source shows the bad PR that the sheriffs recieve whenever they try to monitor or patrol the city in newer, more sophisticated and safe ways. They are pressured into using older methods that put more people in danger.
7. To conclude the Los Angeles Sheriffs Department may have been pressured into it's downsizing by citizens who were upset at the methods they were using, and wanted them to shift over to more comfortable, familiar methods used previously.
2. The Los Angeles Sheriffs Department can best utilize their Special Investigations Unit by better funding them, and by providing them with more employees, and giving them constant up-to-date training for advances in technology and methods.
3. The Los Angeles Sheriffs Department could be better utilizing their SPI Unit by removing the unnecessary, bureaucratic laws that bind them at the moment, and discuss which of these laws is necessary.
4. a. The LASD has three form of recording consent laws, whether it be dual, all, or single party consent, It is unnecessary to have both dual or all party as their descriptions are almost completly identical.
b. The Los Angeles Sheriff County has little in place to protect its detectives from being accused of breaking these laws and little to save them from loophole exploitation.
c.
5. Faturechi, Robert. "Narcotics Wiretap Catches Voice That May Be Sheriff's Captain's." Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2011. Web. 27 Mar. 2015.
It can be seen that even the Sherifffs aren't safe from recording at times. and nothing hurts the reputation of other detectives than one being caught doing something wrong.
6. Friedersdorf, Conor. "Eyes Over Compton: How Police Spied on a Whole City." The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company, 21 Apr. 2014. Web. 27 Mar. 2015. This Source shows the bad PR that the sheriffs recieve whenever they try to monitor or patrol the city in newer, more sophisticated and safe ways. They are pressured into using older methods that put more people in danger.
7. To conclude the Los Angeles Sheriffs Department may have been pressured into it's downsizing by citizens who were upset at the methods they were using, and wanted them to shift over to more comfortable, familiar methods used previously.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Blog 15: Independent Component 2 Approval
For my independent component 2, I plan to perform more mentorship to better understand how the SPI Unit functions and the limitations they work with. During the time in my mentorship, I plan to acquire documents detailing on the budget they are given out of the whole LASD, and on their hiring rates. This will help by giving actual data on whether or not the LASD could add another detective. If not then the budget needs to be moved. And during my time in my mentorship I could interact more with the other detectives to get their opinions and ideas.
To actually make these 30 hours by going with my mentor to the office building over the weekend, when I can stay for the entire shift, rather than go when the shift is about to end. This allows me to receive more hours, and gain more insight on my answer. I plan my mentorship over the weekdays, and go on either Saturday, or Sunday. Once I arrive at the office I work the jobs they assign me for the whole shift and leave with my mentor. I average 8-9 hours now when I work.
By continuing my mentorship, I get to talk more to the staff/detectives about what problems the Unit is being given by the LASD. By getting their opinions I can mold my answer to better suit and help the most workers within the Unit. Also by continuing my mentorship, I could investigate more into the Unit to learn other possible solutions to my EQ. This would help flesh out my other answers and even might give a better answer than what I had before.
To actually make these 30 hours by going with my mentor to the office building over the weekend, when I can stay for the entire shift, rather than go when the shift is about to end. This allows me to receive more hours, and gain more insight on my answer. I plan my mentorship over the weekdays, and go on either Saturday, or Sunday. Once I arrive at the office I work the jobs they assign me for the whole shift and leave with my mentor. I average 8-9 hours now when I work.
By continuing my mentorship, I get to talk more to the staff/detectives about what problems the Unit is being given by the LASD. By getting their opinions I can mold my answer to better suit and help the most workers within the Unit. Also by continuing my mentorship, I could investigate more into the Unit to learn other possible solutions to my EQ. This would help flesh out my other answers and even might give a better answer than what I had before.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Independent Component 1
I Esai Cordova, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents hours 50 Hours of work.
My mentor has been a huge part in completing my independent component. They have assisted me with the technicalities of their work within the LASD and has gone into in-depth teachings on multiple parts of the trade. during my Independent Component, I continued to work with the LASD's Special Investigation Unit. During which I was given experience and lessons on the law, criminal activities, and electronics in general, whether it be circuit boards or cameras. I was also able to have one on one discussions with my mentor at multiple times during each day of mentoring.
I believe the mentorship I have done should significantly defend my independent component. while mentoring I learned the best answer to my EQ and multiple viable answers. during my mentorship I was able to learn more about my topic and go deep into it's procedures and the laws that govern it and the people who request our services. I also learned of the auxillary programs that the SPI Unit has going on, such as counter espionage sweeps to protect schools and buisnesses from losing trade secrets or violate the privacy of the students and workers. I also learned the training process for newer detectives admitted into the Unit. I learned of the trust that goes into working with these people and the amount of dedication and willingness to work for 10 hours a day either in some horrible gang filled building, or in a secured office building, to even just sitting and listening to hours of recordings of the worst that society has to offer.
I have provided pictures of the office where we work.
In these shelves are cameras on the right, and recorders on the left. and on the table are some examples of hidden cameras:
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My mentor has been a huge part in completing my independent component. They have assisted me with the technicalities of their work within the LASD and has gone into in-depth teachings on multiple parts of the trade. during my Independent Component, I continued to work with the LASD's Special Investigation Unit. During which I was given experience and lessons on the law, criminal activities, and electronics in general, whether it be circuit boards or cameras. I was also able to have one on one discussions with my mentor at multiple times during each day of mentoring.
I believe the mentorship I have done should significantly defend my independent component. while mentoring I learned the best answer to my EQ and multiple viable answers. during my mentorship I was able to learn more about my topic and go deep into it's procedures and the laws that govern it and the people who request our services. I also learned of the auxillary programs that the SPI Unit has going on, such as counter espionage sweeps to protect schools and buisnesses from losing trade secrets or violate the privacy of the students and workers. I also learned the training process for newer detectives admitted into the Unit. I learned of the trust that goes into working with these people and the amount of dedication and willingness to work for 10 hours a day either in some horrible gang filled building, or in a secured office building, to even just sitting and listening to hours of recordings of the worst that society has to offer.
I have provided pictures of the office where we work.
In these shelves are cameras on the right, and recorders on the left. and on the table are some examples of hidden cameras:
Here is the work table at the office, at this table is Heat guns, drills, solders, wires, and circuit boards, with magnifiers to make sure of the quality of our devices:
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