Monrovia Pack 66 Tours Los Angeles Port Police

On Saturday, March 11th; Monrovia Cub Scout Pack 66 toured The Los Angeles Port Police Marine Unit. Pack 66 Cub Scouts along with Monrovia Girl Scouts and Scouts from Duarte Troop 185 were given a behind the scenes tour of the famous Maritime Unit that protects our ports and harbors. Scouts learned about the Los Angeles ports and the commerce that flows through them. Approximately 43 percent of all clothes we are wearing more than likely came through this port. They also learned about the maritime environment, goods movement and about future career possibilities.

Pack 66 scouts learned that the Maritime Unit is one of the few agencies that is responsible for the continuous protection 24/7 for all port activities. “The Los Angeles Port Police are responsible for patrol and surveillance of the Port of Los Angeles and neighboring LA Harbor Area communities. As California peace officers, the Port Police enforce federal, state and local public safety statutes as well as environmental and maritime safety regulations. Highly regarded among specialized law enforcement agencies, the primary goal of the Port Police is to maintain the free flow of commerce and produce a safe, secure environment that promotes uninterrupted Port operations.”

Officers Chris Brincat and Omar Cuevas, along with Sargent’s Logan Braun and Jose Alvarez took our Cub under their wings and let them really feel what it was like to be a Los Angeles Port Police Officer. The Scouts were able to board the police crafts, work the radios and learn about radar and Forward looking infrared (FLIR) cameras to detect bodies in the water. Scouts learned that the Marine Unit is the first public safety entity on scene and aids in rescues and towing operations. The Scouts were able to wear the gear, hoist the bulletproof shield for breaching, and learn about basic port protection. The officers even gave out warning whistles to the Scouts to use in times when they get lost.

Our group wishes to offer a deep sense of gratitude to Officer Brincat, Officer Cuevas, Sgt. Alvarez and Sgt. Braun for taking the time out of their day to educate our Scouts and provide us with a look into the life of a Port Police Officer. These Officers are truly "Sworn to protect, dedicated to serve."