The Rangers were actually a California State Militia Company that acted as a posse, taking orders through their captain from the office of the sheriff.
Combining both Mexican and American influences, mounted and uniformed, the Rangers formed a troop of 100 men.
The Southern California, another local newspaper of the time, remarked, "We are proud to think that the Los Angeles Rangers have the full confidence of our whole community."
The Los Angeles Star praised the Rangers as a step toward improving matters in the area.
Fort Hill was located north of Los Angeles and Aliso Streets.Ironically, shortly after being elected to replace Sheriff Barton, on January 7, 1858, Sheriff William C. Getman (once Lieutenant of the Rangers), was killed, after serving only seven days in office, while attempting to arrest a "maniac."
The incident was reported as follows: The maniac was hiding at the Monte Pico, a pawn shop near Los Angeles and Aliso Streets.
1963 - After 179 years of private police patrol, Catalina Island contracted with Los Angeles county.
1972 - The Automated Index System was initiated with instant access to criminal records and fingerprints from other justice agencies and summary probation sentences from county courts.
1981 -The first full-time female law enforcement helicopter pilot in the nation's history started flying.
The North County Correctional Center dedicated by President George H. W. Bush and Sheriff Block.
Mira Loma Detention Center re-opened to house Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) detainees.
As of December 31, 1995, a total of 2,557,754 citizens in an area of 3,171 square miles (8,210 km2) received direct law enforcement from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
1999 - Creation of the Deputy Leadership Institute, Asian Crime Task Force, and Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Bureau.
Opened the Biscailuz Recovery Center and restored the San Dimas and Marina Del Rey Stations to full-service status.
Scientific Services Bureau is now conducting advanced DNA testing procedure utilizing STR (short tandem repeats) technology.
STR technology enables personnel to conduct "cold searches" from biological evidence collected at crime scenes to identify possible suspects.
2001 - A new Mobile Recruitment Center was put into service, allowing personnel to administer entrance examinations for prospective deputy sheriffs at community events, college campuses, and job fairs.
2002 - Formation of the Office of Homeland Security, this division is responsible for the coordinated strategy of preparedness for Los Angeles County's first responders.
A new bomb detection canine "Simba" was given to the department by the foundation to Combat Terrorism and Transnational Crime.
A new neighborhood Sheriff's Office was opened for business in the Athens area of unincorporated Los Angeles.
Compton Sheriff's Station received a free refurbishment from the television show "Monster House."
2006 - In July, The Joint Regional Intelligence Center (JRIC) opened its doors to coordinate the tracking and dissemination of counter-Terrorism information.
the Terrorism Early Warning (TEW) group, in a concerted effort with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Los Angeles Police Department, will filter tips received regarding possible terrorist activities.
2009 - On December 15, 2009, the LA County Board of Supervisors voted 4–1 to eliminate Los Angeles County Office of Public Safety (OPS) and turn its responsibilities over to the LASD, all OPS employees were either hired by the LASD or placed on paid administrative leave by June 30, 2010, which was the target date set by the Board of Supervisors for its Human Resources to have placed the adversely affected employees in alternate jobs.
Because few displaced OPS employees had actually been offered alternate employment by the target date, the board of supervisors extended the sunset period to September 30, 2010.
The LA County Sheriff’s department said homicide detectives were investigating each of the four deaths independently, while the names of the deceased were not disclosed.