VENICE, Calif. — Thursday, September 4, 2025 — Residents and visitors in Venice joined the Los Angeles Police Department’s Pacific Division for its latest Walk With a Cop event, offering the public a chance to meet newly appointed Captain III Eric Eppolito and his team.
Captain Eppolito, accompanied by more than a dozen officers — including lieutenants, sergeants, and senior lead officers — walked with community members along Ocean Front Walk from Rose Avenue to the LAPD Substation at Windward Plaza. Along the way, the group engaged with vendors, tourists, and locals, addressing community concerns on a clear and sunny afternoon.
At the conclusion of the walk, attendees were invited inside the police substation for a tour, where refreshments and snacks were provided. Los Angeles City Councilmember Traci Park’s District Director, Juan Fregoso, also joined the event.
Captain Eppolito brings nearly three decades of experience to his new role. Since joining the LAPD in 1997, his career has spanned assignments in undercover narcotics, vice enforcement, gang and narcotics supervision, firearms instruction, and internal affairs. He was part of the leadership team that opened Topanga Division and later held command positions in Mission, Devonshire, and citywide incident management, including the Los Angeles Marathon and Palisades Fire response.
Promoted to Captain III in 2025, Eppolito now leads Pacific Division, which covers Venice Beach and surrounding neighborhoods. A graduate of Union Institute and University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, he has also completed the LAPD Leadership and POST Management Courses. He is known for mentoring young officers through training programs and promotional guidance.
Captain Eppolito lives in Los Angeles County with his wife, also an LAPD captain, and their young daughter.
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