Guiding Youth Through Community Support
Topanga Police Station's
Area Commander
Captain III John A. Sherman
Captain Sherman is a San Fernando Valley native having attended Cleveland High School and California State University Northridge (CSUN). He has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Phoenix (1994).
Having served many areas of our city, Captain Sherman was named in 2007 the Area Commanding Officer of the transition team for the new 21st Area of the LAPD -- the Topanga Area -- that began operations on January 4, 2009.
Prior to becoming a sworn officer he served four years active duty in the United States Marine Corps. Captain Sherman is a second-generation officer, his father, Glen Sherman, retired as a Lieutenant in 1980.
Captain Sherman is married with three adult children. He is very active with his church, soccer, and the community.
Sergeant Rachel Raigoza
Topanga Community Relations
Topanga Police Station's
Community Relations Sergeant
Officer in Charge
Sergeant II Desi Ehrlich
In 1997, Sergeant II Desi Ehrlich joined the LAPD, being promoted to Sergeant I in 2007 and Sergeant II in 2008. He has spent most of his career in San Fernando Valley assignments and in 2008 was named as the Vice Unit Officer In Charge of the transition team for the new Topanga Area Police Station.
In August, 2009, Sergeant Ehrlich was transitioned over to his current position of Officer in Charge of the Topanga Community Relations Office. In this capacity, some of the many areas Sgt. Ehrlich oversees are the Senior Lead Officers, volunteers, police reserves, Topanga Volunteer Surveillance Team, and the 3 youth programs; Police Activity League (PAL), Jeopardy, and Police Cadets.
Sgt. Ehrlich is married with two children and enjoys supporting and coaching their basketball and baseball teams in addition to dirtbike riding, boating, and camping.