The department confirmed that Officer Ferara will remain in his position as the permanent Senior Lead Officer for our area. I have submitted the finalized list of 1,241 signatures to the command staff to document the community support behind this decision. We will monitor the transition process to ensure this …
November 11, 2020
Final supporters
Many of you know Officer Nickolas Ferara as SLO Ferara from social media, community service events, or from his daily patrol work. If you are a Wilmington resident you have seen the huge impact he has had in our little community we call home not just. Currently Officer Ferara is an Acting Senior Lead Officer (SLO) for the North-Wilmington Area. What this means is that the position is not fully his. I created this petition for us to sign for two reasons: 1.) to present this to his current Sargent to make his position permanent and 2.) as proof of the relationship he has built with our community members along with the amazing work he has accomplished in his short term in the position.
Let’s put it this way, Officer Ferara has had our back every time we need him now it’s time to show him we have his back!
Below you will find a quick bio of Officer Ferara and his great work in Wilmington.
Officer Ferara has been a Los Angeles Police Officer for 15 years. Born and Raised in San Pedro and with many friends in Wilmington. Early on, Officer Ferara wanted to become a police officer and ultimately work in the Division where he grew up. In 2012, Nick was transferred to Harbor Division where he quickly started giving back to the community. In 2015, Officer Ferara was selected to work the Homeless Outreach and Proactive Engagement Unit (HOPE Unit). The HOPE unit was created to offer housing to homeless individuals. Officer Ferara worked for 2 years in this unit when Sargent Plows became interested in his many community events he has done over the last few years. Sargent Plows offered Officer Ferara a position in her Community Relations Office where he was quickly selected to be the Senior Lead Officer for the north Wilmington area. Officer Ferara quickly began housing homeless people, cleaning up trash and graffiti around the community, and protecting victims of crime. Officer Ferara then decided to buy $300 worth of groceries to deliver to those in need. This act quickly turned into a large-scale charity event with close to $20,000 donated from the community. This event fed over 1,000 families and all but $500 were used from this donation. The most unique aspect of Officer Ferara police style is outreach/engagement with those in need and the updates on social media. Good or Bad, Officer Ferara feels that all Wilmington community members have a right to see what their senior lead officer is doing on a daily basis. Because of these efforts, Officer Ferara was awarded the KNX Hero of the week award, was interviewed on live television multiple times for his charity work, was given a recognition award from the Wilmington Neighborhood Council, and received a recognition award through Assemblyman Gibson. Along with constant charity work, Officer Ferara has also focused much of his time on law enforcement. Officer Ferara has arrested multiple drug dealers, burglars, thieves and sex predators.
Updates
September 10, 2020
We have reached one thousand signatures regarding the permanent status of Officer Ferara. I am currently finalizing a formal letter to his commanding officer to ensure these names are presented alongside a summary of his recent community work.
Reached 1,000 supporters
September 8, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
September 5, 2020
345 Comments
This SLO is invested in his community- keep him there. Someone new would have to re-learn the community and re-gain the community’s trust. Moving him makes no sense... it makes LAPD seem impersonal when you see officers as pawns that can be moved with no value for community investment.
Pls. leave of. Ferrera where he is. He has built relationships with the community. You took our SLO away (Ofc. Eck san pedro) do not do the same to Wilmington. He has the communities trust. Thank you.
Slo ferrera has done so much good to wilmington.He has also taken my ederly mother food when she needed aswell as going out his way to help on personal issuesn not only mines but other people too. I would really appreciate and feel safe by keeping him around as long as possible.
The community will absolutely miss his presence! I love ready the posts of what he is doing with the street clean-ups, getting those help that want it, and bringing joy to the kids. I really hope his position becomes permanent!
SLO Ferara is the best thing that has happened to Wilmington. He actually cares about doing a good job and is always trying to engage the community to work together. I would hate to see him go; we need him and more like him in our under served community.
Should be CALIFORNIA or LOS ANGELES COUNTY PEACE OFFICER of the YEAR. Has shown leadership & confidence building within the COMMUNITY, RESPECTED BY ALL.
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The department confirmed that Officer Ferara will remain in his position as the permanent Senior Lead Officer for our area. I have submitted the finalized list of 1,241 signatures to the command staff to document the community support behind this decision. We will monitor the transition process to ensure this …
November 11, 2020
Final supporters
Many of you know Officer Nickolas Ferara as SLO Ferara from social media, community service events, or from his daily patrol work. If you are a Wilmington resident you have seen the huge impact he has had in our little community we call home not just. Currently Officer Ferara is an Acting Senior Lead Officer (SLO) for the North-Wilmington Area. What this means is that the position is not fully his. I created this petition for us to sign for two reasons: 1.) to present this to his current Sargent to make his position permanent and 2.) as proof of the relationship he has built with our community members along with the amazing work he has accomplished in his short term in the position.
Let’s put it this way, Officer Ferara has had our back every time we need him now it’s time to show him we have his back!
Below you will find a quick bio of Officer Ferara and his great work in Wilmington.
Officer Ferara has been a Los Angeles Police Officer for 15 years. Born and Raised in San Pedro and with many friends in Wilmington. Early on, Officer Ferara wanted to become a police officer and ultimately work in the Division where he grew up. In 2012, Nick was transferred to Harbor Division where he quickly started giving back to the community. In 2015, Officer Ferara was selected to work the Homeless Outreach and Proactive Engagement Unit (HOPE Unit). The HOPE unit was created to offer housing to homeless individuals. Officer Ferara worked for 2 years in this unit when Sargent Plows became interested in his many community events he has done over the last few years. Sargent Plows offered Officer Ferara a position in her Community Relations Office where he was quickly selected to be the Senior Lead Officer for the north Wilmington area. Officer Ferara quickly began housing homeless people, cleaning up trash and graffiti around the community, and protecting victims of crime. Officer Ferara then decided to buy $300 worth of groceries to deliver to those in need. This act quickly turned into a large-scale charity event with close to $20,000 donated from the community. This event fed over 1,000 families and all but $500 were used from this donation. The most unique aspect of Officer Ferara police style is outreach/engagement with those in need and the updates on social media. Good or Bad, Officer Ferara feels that all Wilmington community members have a right to see what their senior lead officer is doing on a daily basis. Because of these efforts, Officer Ferara was awarded the KNX Hero of the week award, was interviewed on live television multiple times for his charity work, was given a recognition award from the Wilmington Neighborhood Council, and received a recognition award through Assemblyman Gibson. Along with constant charity work, Officer Ferara has also focused much of his time on law enforcement. Officer Ferara has arrested multiple drug dealers, burglars, thieves and sex predators.
Updates
September 10, 2020
We have reached one thousand signatures regarding the permanent status of Officer Ferara. I am currently finalizing a formal letter to his commanding officer to ensure these names are presented alongside a summary of his recent community work.
Reached 1,000 supporters
September 8, 2020
Reached 100 supporters
September 5, 2020
345 Comments
I oversee the LAPDHQ social media accounts as part of the LAPD Public Communications Group. I have personally seen the work by Officer Ferrara and would personally advocate for him being a full-time SLO.
This SLO is invested in his community- keep him there. Someone new would have to re-learn the community and re-gain the community’s trust. Moving him makes no sense... it makes LAPD seem impersonal when you see officers as pawns that can be moved with no value for community investment.
Pls. leave of. Ferrera where he is. He has built relationships with the community. You took our SLO away (Ofc. Eck san pedro) do not do the same to Wilmington. He has the communities trust. Thank you.
Slo ferrera has done so much good to wilmington.He has also taken my ederly mother food when she needed aswell as going out his way to help on personal issuesn not only mines but other people too. I would really appreciate and feel safe by keeping him around as long as possible.
The community will absolutely miss his presence! I love ready the posts of what he is doing with the street clean-ups, getting those help that want it, and bringing joy to the kids. I really hope his position becomes permanent!
SLO Ferara is the best thing that has happened to Wilmington. He actually cares about doing a good job and is always trying to engage the community to work together. I would hate to see him go; we need him and more like him in our under served community.
Should be CALIFORNIA or LOS ANGELES COUNTY PEACE OFFICER of the YEAR. Has shown leadership & confidence building within the COMMUNITY, RESPECTED BY ALL.
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I oversee the LAPDHQ social media accounts as part of the LAPD Public Communications Group. I have personally seen the work by Officer Ferrara and would personally advocate for him being a full-time SLO.