Buena Park Police Department

On behalf of the Asset Protection Department of Sears, Buena Park, we send our gratitude to the men and women of the Buena Park Police Department. The quick response and assistance they have provided has been invaluable in our efforts to protect our assets.

I've lived in Buena Park for the past 2 1/2 years at Lakeside and I am very impressed by the Police presence here in the city. Thanks to all the officers that are on the front line everyday, you all make this a great city to live in.

08/27/02
You have an excellent web-site keep up the good work
Ray White
Hazelwood PD
Hazelwood, Mo.

07/30/02
I lived and worked in the orange county area and especially the Buena Park area in the 70's. At that time it was a fast growing department and one of the best in orange county.
From what I read this legacy has been passed on to the officers of today. The residents of Buena Park can feel save and be proud of your services and may God bless you.

I am a new resident of Buena Park, and I wanted to let you know how impressed I am at how well this city is protected by your police force. Although I am new as resident, my extended family has lived here for over 30 years. I've always noticed how well the officers on the street are seen, showing that this city and its police have no tolerance for crime. I feel safe and comfortable living here, and I once again want to thank you for your protection over all the residents of this great city.

I grew up in Buena Park and it was where my folks lived until they passed away, my mother very recently. My mom, M. Juanita Pittillo, received recognition from Buena Park P.D. many years ago for basically being a good citizen and trying to help thwart petty crime, and she was always very happy with the response she received when she called the front desk (luckily, she was never put in a position to have to call 911 for police help).

05/22/02
I appreciate the departments presents and quick response to our community here at Summertree village. I feel safer knowing your there to help. I hope we gain a victory in the departments request for a much needed police station. Thank you Sgt. Jones and p.o.p team for all your assistance.

Tony Kelly's article in Street Rodder asked that those of us who have been injured in the line of duty drop a note to those that are healing. He also went on to explain how the most dangerous thing and officer does is operate a motor vehicle.
I'm a retired undercover corporal from the Montgomery County Police in Maryland and was severely injured and was subsequently retired on disability after 22 years of service. I was also a hostage negotiator for the last 8 years and worked under cover for about 11. The department has about 1100 sworn plus civilian personnel. It borders Wash.D.C. and Virginia.
I have to say that I'm one of those guys who loves retirement. I not only own a '32 Ford highboy roadster but just purchased a boat. I was very fortunate to have so many years on and was close to retirement anyway. The officer who have a tough time leaving on disability are those that don't have many years on.
My Dad was in the military and when he left he said it was like having your hand in a bucket of water. When you pulled it out no one could tell it was ever there. This is but a quarter of your life and you can go on to do other wonderful things so hang in there. If your banged up bad remember the whole world is open to you especially with all the training..Take care.
PS There was NO attack on Washington DC.!! The Pentagon is in Arlington Va. and the police and fire fighters there are not getting the recognition they deserve. Kind of a pet peeve with us locals.

I was down in your community in 1997 and was impressed with the amount of police activity in the area. There always seemed to be a patrol car close at hand. I hope to be in your area again soon and would like to stop in at the police office. I'll bring some shoulder flashes down with me. I am a member of the RCMP Auxiliary in British Columbia, Canada.

03/29/02
So far my experience here has been great! I do see a major B.P.P.D. presence every time I leave home to take care of errands. It's great to know we have guys like you on our front lines. Hats off to you all, you do a fantastic job and you should all be commended. Too bad you don't have the authority to band up the dope dealers, gang members, drug users and all the rest of the bottom feeders and have them take a long ride on a short pier.
Continue the great work! Joe Brito

03/27/02
I would like to thank Steve Yakubovsky for talking me on a ride along...it was one of the best experiences of me life and I thank you for that very much Steve. It has made my desire to become a cop even greater. I hope to work at the Buena Park Police Station, and plain to take some of the classe that you offer. I think you again for all the work that you have done. And thank you Steve again for taking me and helping learn much more of the job.
Regina Mokhtari

I also went for a ride-along with Brad Geyerand while there were some parallels withe policing in our two countries it was evident you guys have more authority in some areas i.e. dealing with parolees etc.

Well, all for now, thanks again to all above (and others whose names I did not get) for their hospitality, Tom Taylor, Officer TTH290.

03/25/02 Soca55@aol.com
I live in Buena Park , and feel very safe there. I know a few of the great officers we have and know they do a thankless job. I pray every day I go to bed that I will never hear of a officer getting hurt. He or she puts their life on the line every time they go to work !! God please keep them safe for us and there families.
ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK YOU

03/21/02 CNDLLADE@aol.com
I am so glad I found this web site. I know that the National Police Memorial is coming up and if it hasn't hit home with everything that has happened since September 11th, it does when you see all these people morning the loss of a loved husband, friend or partner. As an Officer's wife, I know I can fathom the loss, because you don't ever want to think about it. I love this web site and for a place to see others thoughts and feelings about our brothers in the line of duty.

03/21/02 Robert Boyd
I just wanted to say for a organized website for a city, this one is really great.

03/15/02
I am in the process of creating my department's website and I must say your department's website is one of the best I've seen. Very nice!
Officer Jason M. Engleman
Milton Police Department
Milton, Pennsylvania

03/11/02
Officers of Buena Park Police Department,
Today is the 6 month anniversary of the attacks on New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania, or just The United States of America as a whole. After I came home from a ceremony today I sat down at my computer at home and I came across your site and you are selling the bracelets and I just wanted to say THANK YOU for your support.
I'm glad to see that people are still remembering the fallen members of the NYPD and FDNY and PAPD and all the others who were lost on 9/11/01. It's still hard to get over losing people that I personally knew, but with everyone's support it's just a little easier.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Respectfully
Officer Bobby "MILTON" Berl #30068
NYPD-112 Pct

02/15/02
Hey I just wanted to tell you all how much I respect any member of S.W.A.T. I really would like to become a member of S.W.A.T. when I get a little older.
Alex Windley
P.S.: You guys rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would like to take the time to thank my fellow brother and sister officers from the Buena Park P.D. for making the effort to create and distribute the NYPD and PAPD memorial bracelets which will do well to raise money for the Widows and Orphans fund. The gesture is touching and the bracelets will serve to remind us of our great loss...our many friends and Heroes of September 11, 2001.

02/03/02
Thank you for remembering us here in New York. although it has been almost 5 months, your support means so much to those of us that were there.
P.O.John Sacco
Traffic Safety Officer
Highway Patrol Unit # 2
N.Y.C. Police Department

01/24/02 Ron Moser
I am a K-9 officer for the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Ky. I worked two of my bomb dogs in New York City W.T.C area for FEMA for six weeks. During this time the strength of the NYPD greatly impressed me. I made a lot of life long friends who are Range instructors. They worked 12 to 16 hours a day on special details at OEM (Office of Emergency Management). NYPD is and always will be the best Police Dept on earth. I can say that because I saw them at the worst time of their history, and they were standing tall as they are today. The FDNY is also the finest on earth. They took a huge hit, and never stopped for a second.
God bless them all and their families.

01/23/02 JOHN SPARACIO V.S.F.D. ENG-341
What happened on sept.11 will make the FDNY AND THE NYPD stronger.
ALL GAVE SOME BUT SOME GAVE ALL....FDNY-NYPD-PAPD-NYCEMS

01/22/02 Rosemarie Getrost
Debra is the wife of a NYC police Sgt. and mom of two little girls. She perished in the WTC on 9/11 ~ working only two days a wk. while Dad was off and able to watch the two little girls. We must remember that all who perished that day are fallen heroes; whether they are police officers, firefighters, moms, dads, brothers, sisters, they were all doing their jobs and are all heroes.

01/22/02 Kel432
I AM A RETIRED NYC POLICE OFFICER WHO WAS THE FIRST TO LOSE HER HUSBAND, ALSO A NYC POLICE OFFICER IN THE LINE OF DUTY, IN JULY 2000. IF THEIR IS ANYTHING I COULD DO FOR A SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBER I WOULD LOVE TO HELP. E-MAIL ADDRESS KEL432@AOL.COM. I ALSO ON BEHALF OF NYC WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP, LOVE AND SUPPORT. AT A TIME LIKE THIS ALL THE LOVE, SUPPORT, FRIENDSHIP REALLY HELPS GET THROUGH THE MOST TERRIBLE TIME OF YOUR LIFE. SO AGAIN THANKS.

01/21/02 SlapshotJC
God Bless our great Nation. My prayers go out to all the families that have lost a loved one on September 11,2001..It is wonderful to know that we have such precious Angels watching over us...

01/21/02 P.ESTELLE
My son is a NYPO, I hope everyone in the USA buys at least one of each bracelet. God Bless America

01/21/02 God bless liam
As an NYC Detective, I'd like to thank everyone for their kindness and generosity that they've show all new Yorkers. we're all very proud to say we're new Yorkers and Americans, even more then ever since 9/11.

01/21/02 LARRYO159
MY DAUGHTER IS A POLICE OFFICER ON LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK AND MY HUSBAND IS A RETIRED NEW YORK CITY FIREFIGHTER. I THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE MEMORIAL THAT YOU HAVE OFFERED. IT WILL BE CLOSE TO THERE HEARTS TO KNOW OF THE CARING FOR THE BRAVE MEMBERS OF BOTH WHO LOST THERE LIVES. GOD BLESS AND STAY SAFE. WIFE AND MOTHER

01/21/02
Howdy. I am a Buena Park native who spent a lot of time at Station 23 in my childhood as a guest of the late, great Jack Spero. We lived across the street from the Speros and the McNeillys, and not far from the Potters. What a great city to grow up in. I remember Off. McCay coming to our classrooms at Emery School in the early '70s. As a radio communications expert I've had an opportunity to observe quite a few LE agencies, and Buena Park PD stands head and shoulders above the rest as true professionals. Keep up the great work!




Contact Us Directions Phone Numbers Guestbook	Guestbook Please add your comments to our Guestbook. Simply email us a message with your thoughts. If appropriate, your comments will be added to the growing list from visitors of our website. 11/21/02 On behalf of the Asset Protection Department of Sears, Buena Park, we send our gratitude to the men and women of the Buena Park Police Department. The quick response and assistance they have provided has been invaluable in our efforts to protect our assets. Thank you, Buena Park Sears Asset Protection Department 11/21/02 I've lived in Buena Park for the past 2 1/2 years at Lakeside and I am very impressed by the Police presence here in the city. Thanks to all the officers that are on the front line everyday, you all make this a great city to live in. Jerry Morris 08/27/02 You have an excellent web-site keep up the good work Ray White Hazelwood PD Hazelwood, Mo. 07/30/02 I lived and worked in the orange county area and especially the Buena Park area in the 70's. At that time it was a fast growing department and one of the best in orange county. From what I read this legacy has been passed on to the officers of today. The residents of Buena Park can feel save and be proud of your services and may God bless you. F.A. Mac McAnallen 07/17/02 Dear Officers of the Buena Park Police Dept.: I am a new resident of Buena Park, and I wanted to let you know how impressed I am at how well this city is protected by your police force. Although I am new as resident, my extended family has lived here for over 30 years. I've always noticed how well the officers on the street are seen, showing that this city and its police have no tolerance for crime. I feel safe and comfortable living here, and I once again want to thank you for your protection over all the residents of this great city. Sincerely, Scott Phillips 06/21/02 I grew up in Buena Park and it was where my folks lived until they passed away, my mother very recently. My mom, M. Juanita Pittillo, received recognition from Buena Park P.D. many years ago for basically being a good citizen and trying to help thwart petty crime, and she was always very happy with the response she received when she called the front desk (luckily, she was never put in a position to have to call 911 for police help). Thank you for the good work you do. You really are appreciated. Alicia (Pittillo) DuBois 05/22/02 I appreciate the departments presents and quick response to our community here at Summertree village. I feel safer knowing your there to help. I hope we gain a victory in the departments request for a much needed police station. Thank you Sgt. Jones and p.o.p team for all your assistance. Peter R. Neigel and family 04/04/02 Tony Kelly's article in Street Rodder asked that those of us who have been injured in the line of duty drop a note to those that are healing. He also went on to explain how the most dangerous thing and officer does is operate a motor vehicle. I'm a retired undercover corporal from the Montgomery County Police in Maryland and was severely injured and was subsequently retired on disability after 22 years of service. I was also a hostage negotiator for the last 8 years and worked under cover for about 11. The department has about 1100 sworn plus civilian personnel. It borders Wash.D.C. and Virginia. I have to say that I'm one of those guys who loves retirement. I not only own a '32 Ford highboy roadster but just purchased a boat. I was very fortunate to have so many years on and was close to retirement anyway. The officer who have a tough time leaving on disability are those that don't have many years on. My Dad was in the military and when he left he said it was like having your hand in a bucket of water. When you pulled it out no one could tell it was ever there. This is but a quarter of your life and you can go on to do other wonderful things so hang in there. If your banged up bad remember the whole world is open to you especially with all the training..Take care. PS There was NO attack on Washington DC.!! The Pentagon is in Arlington Va. and the police and fire fighters there are not getting the recognition they deserve. Kind of a pet peeve with us locals. Mark Woods......... 04/02/02 I was down in your community in 1997 and was impressed with the amount of police activity in the area. There always seemed to be a patrol car close at hand. I hope to be in your area again soon and would like to stop in at the police office. I'll bring some shoulder flashes down with me. I am a member of the RCMP Auxiliary in British Columbia, Canada. Cheers, Don Reimer 03/29/02 So far my experience here has been great! I do see a major B.P.P.D. presence every time I leave home to take care of errands. It's great to know we have guys like you on our front lines. Hats off to you all, you do a fantastic job and you should all be commended. Too bad you don't have the authority to band up the dope dealers, gang members, drug users and all the rest of the bottom feeders and have them take a long ride on a short pier. Continue the great work! Joe Brito 03/27/02 I would like to thank Steve Yakubovsky for talking me on a ride along...it was one of the best experiences of me life and I thank you for that very much Steve. It has made my desire to become a cop even greater. I hope to work at the Buena Park Police Station, and plain to take some of the classe that you offer. I think you again for all the work that you have done. And thank you Steve again for taking me and helping learn much more of the job. Regina Mokhtari 03/27/02 Hi, Tom from New Zealand here, great site! I am a Police Officer here working in a Balclutha, small town near the bottom of the South Island. During May 2001 I stayed at Buena Park on vacation with my wife-to-be (we got married in Las Vegas later on) and I visited your Police Station - most impressed! From memory Lt Natale was watch commander and I met Manny Martinez and Art Pegg. I also went for a ride-along with Brad Geyerand while there were some parallels withe policing in our two countries it was evident you guys have more authority in some areas i.e. dealing with parolees etc. Well, all for now, thanks again to all above (and others whose names I did not get) for their hospitality, Tom Taylor, Officer TTH290. 03/27/02 Dave Howell Tony Kelly put out a good article on one of the unexpected dangers you all face. Just a quick note to say we appreciate your efforts and the comfort you provide. Best wishes to those on the mend and to their families for a quick recovery. I live in NJ but will look for a review of the 6th annual cop shop car show in Street Rodder magazine. 03/25/02 Soca55@aol.com I live in Buena Park , and feel very safe there. I know a few of the great officers we have and know they do a thankless job. I pray every day I go to bed that I will never hear of a officer getting hurt. He or she puts their life on the line every time they go to work !! God please keep them safe for us and there families. ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK YOU 03/21/02 CNDLLADE@aol.com I am so glad I found this web site. I know that the National Police Memorial is coming up and if it hasn't hit home with everything that has happened since September 11th, it does when you see all these people morning the loss of a loved husband, friend or partner. As an Officer's wife, I know I can fathom the loss, because you don't ever want to think about it. I love this web site and for a place to see others thoughts and feelings about our brothers in the line of duty. 03/21/02 Robert Boyd I just wanted to say for a organized website for a city, this one is really great. 03/15/02 I am in the process of creating my department's website and I must say your department's website is one of the best I've seen. Very nice! Officer Jason M. Engleman Milton Police Department Milton, Pennsylvania 03/11/02 Officers of Buena Park Police Department, Today is the 6 month anniversary of the attacks on New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania, or just The United States of America as a whole. After I came home from a ceremony today I sat down at my computer at home and I came across your site and you are selling the bracelets and I just wanted to say THANK YOU for your support. I'm glad to see that people are still remembering the fallen members of the NYPD and FDNY and PAPD and all the others who were lost on 9/11/01. It's still hard to get over losing people that I personally knew, but with everyone's support it's just a little easier. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Respectfully Officer Bobby "MILTON" Berl #30068 NYPD-112 Pct 03/01/02 Brad Buckler I visited Buena Park a while back and just wanted to say how nice it looked and how cool the cops are especially Bill Mentzer #273 02/15/02 Hey I just wanted to tell you all how much I respect any member of S.W.A.T. I really would like to become a member of S.W.A.T. when I get a little older. Alex Windley P.S.: You guys rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 02/14/02 I would like to take the time to thank my fellow brother and sister officers from the Buena Park P.D. for making the effort to create and distribute the NYPD and PAPD memorial bracelets which will do well to raise money for the Widows and Orphans fund. The gesture is touching and the bracelets will serve to remind us of our great loss...our many friends and Heroes of September 11, 2001. Sgt. Ken Russo NYPD Firearms and Tactics Section 02/03/02 Thank you for your support, Detective Louis Delli-Pizzi NYPD 02/03/02 Thank you for remembering us here in New York. although it has been almost 5 months, your support means so much to those of us that were there. P.O.John Sacco Traffic Safety Officer Highway Patrol Unit # 2 N.Y.C. Police Department 01/24/02 Ron Moser I am a K-9 officer for the Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville Ky. I worked two of my bomb dogs in New York City W.T.C area for FEMA for six weeks. During this time the strength of the NYPD greatly impressed me. I made a lot of life long friends who are Range instructors. They worked 12 to 16 hours a day on special details at OEM (Office of Emergency Management). NYPD is and always will be the best Police Dept on earth. I can say that because I saw them at the worst time of their history, and they were standing tall as they are today. The FDNY is also the finest on earth. They took a huge hit, and never stopped for a second. God bless them all and their families. 01/23/02 JOHN SPARACIO V.S.F.D. ENG-341 What happened on sept.11 will make the FDNY AND THE NYPD stronger. ALL GAVE SOME BUT SOME GAVE ALL....FDNY-NYPD-PAPD-NYCEMS 01/22/02 Rosemarie Getrost Debra is the wife of a NYC police Sgt. and mom of two little girls. She perished in the WTC on 9/11 ~ working only two days a wk. while Dad was off and able to watch the two little girls. We must remember that all who perished that day are fallen heroes; whether they are police officers, firefighters, moms, dads, brothers, sisters, they were all doing their jobs and are all heroes. 01/22/02 Kel432 I AM A RETIRED NYC POLICE OFFICER WHO WAS THE FIRST TO LOSE HER HUSBAND, ALSO A NYC POLICE OFFICER IN THE LINE OF DUTY, IN JULY 2000. IF THEIR IS ANYTHING I COULD DO FOR A SURVIVING FAMILY MEMBER I WOULD LOVE TO HELP. E-MAIL ADDRESS KEL432@AOL.COM. I ALSO ON BEHALF OF NYC WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP, LOVE AND SUPPORT. AT A TIME LIKE THIS ALL THE LOVE, SUPPORT, FRIENDSHIP REALLY HELPS GET THROUGH THE MOST TERRIBLE TIME OF YOUR LIFE. SO AGAIN THANKS. 01/21/02 SlapshotJC God Bless our great Nation. My prayers go out to all the families that have lost a loved one on September 11,2001..It is wonderful to know that we have such precious Angels watching over us... 01/21/02 P.ESTELLE My son is a NYPO, I hope everyone in the USA buys at least one of each bracelet. God Bless America 01/21/02 God bless liam As an NYC Detective, I'd like to thank everyone for their kindness and generosity that they've show all new Yorkers. we're all very proud to say we're new Yorkers and Americans, even more then ever since 9/11. 01/21/02 LARRYO159 MY DAUGHTER IS A POLICE OFFICER ON LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK AND MY HUSBAND IS A RETIRED NEW YORK CITY FIREFIGHTER. I THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE MEMORIAL THAT YOU HAVE OFFERED. IT WILL BE CLOSE TO THERE HEARTS TO KNOW OF THE CARING FOR THE BRAVE MEMBERS OF BOTH WHO LOST THERE LIVES. GOD BLESS AND STAY SAFE. WIFE AND MOTHER 01/21/02 Howdy. I am a Buena Park native who spent a lot of time at Station 23 in my childhood as a guest of the late, great Jack Spero. We lived across the street from the Speros and the McNeillys, and not far from the Potters. What a great city to grow up in. I remember Off. McCay coming to our classrooms at Emery School in the early '70s. As a radio communications expert I've had an opportunity to observe quite a few LE agencies, and Buena Park PD stands head and shoulders above the rest as true professionals. Keep up the great work!