Time was never more well-spent.

Brian Kito and Chief Blake ChowChow pointed out that homelessness is a complex web of roots that are interwoven.He joined the LAPD in 1990 and met Little Tokyo Public Safety Association president and founder Brian Kito.

(Photo by Roberto Perez) Credit: Photo by Roberto PerezPublished March 23.women and families that are in abusive situations and have no other place to go.Consul Aya Ishii offered greetings on behalf of the Consulate General of Japan.

noting that their friendship has lasted over 40 years even as Chow rose through the ranks and became one of the LAPDs highest-ranking officers.Roberto Perez of Council District 14 administered the oath.

Joseph Brussard represented the LAPD Central Area.

The 150-foot tall painting by Robert Vargas honors Dodgers baseball player Shohei Ohtani and is destined to become a Little Tokyo landmark.mental health and substance abuse.

The CIRCLE team provides 24/7 response to non-violent LAPD calls related to homeless individuals and helps ensure that LAPD can focus their efforts and address criminal activities.Cultural institutions like the Japanese American National Museum (JANM) are vital to not only the Little Tokyo community but are essential to preserving history and celebrating diversity.

such as Little Tokyo Community Council and Sustainable Little Tokyo.For instances of mental health distress and substance abuse disorders.