How will my support help the community?
Your support will help offset publishing and distribution costs associated with The Dispatcher. This magazine, which focuses on gang activity and ways to eliminate it, is distributed to educators, guidance counselors, students, business leaders and the community in general to help them become aware of and cope with gang activity. The residual funds are dispersed at the discretion of the board of directors, which is comprised of deputies.
How is The Dispatcher distributed?
Copies of The Dispatcher are available to all Los Angeles County K-12 schools. They are delivered free of charge to schools requesting multiple copies. Currently, there are over 20,000 magazines in circulation.
Who writes stories in The Dispatcher?
Writers are law enforcement officers and other experts with formal education and/or extensive experience with crime and gang activity.
Who can I contact if I have more questions?
If you have any further questions, please feel free to call our information line at (800) 45-ALADS or (800) 452-5237 or write to the following address:
Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs, Inc.
2 Cupania Circle
Monterey Park, CA 91755