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Mountain View News Saturday, September 14, 2024

PUBLIC SAFETY - SIERRA MADRE NEWS

For the next several months Sierra Madre’s Police and Fire Departments will be running a weekly segment 
titled, “Get to Know Your Public Safety Officer” in the Mountain View News. The purpose of this special 
segment will focus on our police and fire department employees and all of us to learn a little bit more about 
the men and women who serve our community. 

OFFICER DYLAN FISHER


SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER

September 1 – September 7, 2024 

Calls for Service Formal Investigations 

 323 15 

Total Year to Date for 2024 

Calls for Service Formal Investigations

 7,750 357 

 
Officer Fisher has worked with the Sierra 
Madre Police Department since June 2022. He 
was hired as a Police Officer Trainee and for the 
first six months of his career, attended the L.A. 
County Sheriff’s Police Academy. Although he 
is no longer considered a “rookie” officer, he is 
one of Sierra Madre PD’s least tenured officers 
at just over two years police experience. Dylan is 
passionate about his service as a police officer and 
the community he serves, and is a huge asset to 
the police department. He has a bright future and 
his career at Sierra Madre PD will be one worth 
monitoring. Let’s learn a little more about Dylan.

1. What made you want to become a Police 
Officer? 

My family, and my strong desire to help others.

 My dad was an L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy and I always wanted to follow in his footsteps of public 
service. He has always been my role model, and when my son was born I knew I wanted him to see me 
the same why I see my dad. Growing up, my dad instilled in me a strong sense of right and wrong, and 
taught me to help those in need, and I hope to teach my son the same values.

 I always look for ways to help those in need, and for me being a Police Officer was the way to do just 
that. I wanted to be part of something bigger, with others who also have the desire to help others. And 
with my upbringing, being a Police Officer was the perfect fit for me.

2. Why did you choose to work for the Sierra Madre Police Department? 

 I grew up in La Verne, another small town, and have always loved the “small town community”. When 
I discovered Sierra Madre, it made perfect sense for me to join the Sierra Madre Police Department. The 
department is very family oriented, embodies the values I was raised with, and we all treat each other 
like one big family.

3. What do you like best about your job and role as a Police Officer? 

 Being able to engage with the community. I love going to Kersting Court and meeting people who live 
in Sierra Madre, and meeting others who are visiting the community.

The highlight of my day is meeting younger kids, giving them stickers and coloring pages, and letting 
them see the police car. I love teaching younger kids that police officers are just normal people. If you’re 
a parent and your kid wants to get a tour of a police car, flag me down, I’d be happy to meet you!

4. We understand your path to become a Sierra Madre Police Officer was unique to how our police 
officers are typically hired. Traditionally, the department has a history of hiring laterals with prior 
police experience; however, in your case you were hired prior to completing the police academy and 
would be considered a “rookie” in the truest sense. Tell us about that experience.

 I was hired as a recruit and sent to the police academy. My academy was about 22 weeks of extremely 
intense training, both mental and physical. Every day in the academy was a different lesson that built 
on what we previously learned, and taught us the basics of what we needed to know to be police officers.

 However, my academy experience was much different than any other. I was part of LASD Academy 
class 463 at the STARS Center in Whittier. We were at the academy alongside our junior class, class 464. 
For those who don’t know, in late 2022 class 464 was struck by a wrong way driver while they were on a 
road run. My class had just gotten back to the academy from our own road run, which was the same route 
class 464 was running. That day changed the lives of everyone in both classes, but helped to mold us into 
the officers and deputies we all became.

Besides that tragic day, the police academy was a great experience. I learned a lot and I feel it made me a 
better person. I encourage anyone who is considering a career in law enforcement to go for it.

5. What do you think the department and community gain by hiring an officer through a 
circumstance like yours?

 The department gains an officer that starts with a clean slate. That officer can be trained in a way 
that molds them to the needs and culture of the community, and the department, without any previous 
“training scars” or bad habits. Ultimately, even with all the officer’s diverse backgrounds, we all share the 
common goal of serving our community.

6. We know you are no longer considered a “rookie” officer, but can you share any kind of “rookie” 
moment you experienced on the job?

 One time I conducted a traffic stop, wrote someone a ticket, and forgot to give them their driver’s 
license back. Thankfully they were still where I stopped them when I noticed I still had their driver’s 
license so I was able to return it to them.

7. What are your future career goals? 

 My goal is to eventually become a Sergeant, and hopefully one day I’ll have the privilege of serving as 
the Chief of Police for this city and this community. I plan on serving Sierra Madre for my entire career.

8. What is the favorite place you frequent in Sierra Madre?

 I love getting breakfast at The Only Place in Town. They have the best corned beef hash.

9. What can you tell us about your family? Are you married? Do you have kids? 

 I have been married to my amazing wife Katie for almost 5 years and we have a son, Wyatt, who is 2 
years old.

10. Do you have any hobbies? What activities do you like to do when you are not serving our city as 
a Police Officer?

 When I’m not serving the community, I try to spend as much time as possible with my family. My wife 
and I try to plan weekly activities and fun things to do with our son. 

 I also love playing Dungeons and Dragons, and I play that with a group of my friends from high school 
every other week.

11. What is one thing unique about you that some people may not know?

 I sang in my school’s classical choir from elementary school through high school, 8 years in total, and 
have sung on the stage of Symphony Hall in Chicago. 

12. What is your motto in life?

“Family first”

The following represents a summary report 
of some of the major incidents handled by 
the Sierra Madre Police Department during 
this period. This list is not intended to be 
considered exclusive or all-inclusive. 

Sunday, September 1

General Incident 

At approximately 8:00 AM, officers responded 
to the 300 block of West Orange Grove Ave. 
regarding a suspicious subject in the area. 
A citizen reported they saw a male looking 
into the windows of a home. During the 
officer’s investigation, it was determined the 
suspicious male in question was at his parent’s 
home. Officers spoke to the home owners and 
determined no crime occurred. A report was 
taken for documentation purposes. 

Residential Burglary 

At approximately 10:00 AM, officers responded 
to the 100 block of San Gabriel Ct. regarding a 
burglary investigation. Officers met with the 
reporting party, canvassed the area for the 
suspects and cameras in the surrounding area 
with negative results. Based on the officer’s 
investigation, it appeared unknown suspects 
forced entry into the home, stole property, 
and fled the location in an unkown direction. 
The case has been forwarded to the Detective’s 
Bureau for a follow up.

Monday, September 2

Stolen Vehicle 

At approximately 3:30 PM, officers responded 
to the 300 block of North Sunnyside Ave. 
regarding a trailer that was stolen from the 
driveway of a residence. The citizen stated that 
the unknown suspect also stole property from 
inside the residence. Based on the officer’s 
investigation, it appeared unidentified 
suspect(s) forced entry onto the property, stole 
property from the interior of the home, and 
stole the trailer from the driveway, and fled 
the location in an unknown direction. The 
case has been forwarded to the Detective’s 
Bureau for a follow up. 

Injured Person 

At approximately 7:30 PM, officers responded 
to the intersection of West Grandview Ave. 
and Adams St. to meet with a citizen who fell 
and suffered an injury on city property. Sierra 
Madre Fire Department (S.M.F.D.) went on 
scene to treat the female. The female stated she 
lost her balance while stepping up on the curb 
causing her to fall backwards. Officers took a 
report and checked the location.

Tuesday, September 3

Court Order Violation 

At approximately 12:00 AM, officers responded 
to the 200 block of North Baldwin Ave on 
report of a domestic violence restraining order 
violation. The restrained male was at the above 
location with the protected female, and was 
refusing to leave. Officer’s arrested the male 
and transported him to L.A. County Jail. This 
case was forwarded to the District Attorney's 
office for filing considerations for the violation 
of Restraining Order. 

Vandalism 

At approximately 11:00 PM, officers responded 
to the police station lobby to meet with 
a citizen regarding a vandalism report. 
Unknown suspect(s) caused damage to the 
victim’s mailbox with an unknown tool to pry it 
open. Officer’s canvassed the area for cameras, 
witnesses and additional victims with negative 
results. Officer’s took a report and provided the 
victim with informative pamphlets. 

Warrant Arrest 

At approximately 2:00 PM, while on patrol of 
Baldwin Ave. and Gloria Rd., officers conducted 
a traffic stop for a vehicle whose license plate 
did not display a current year registration 
sticker and was expired since 2022. Upon a 
records check, it was discovered the subject 
had a suspended driver’s license, and an active 
warrant for arrest. The subject was transported 
to Pasadena Jail and the vehicle was towed. 

Thursday, September 5

Theft 

At approximately 10:00 AM, officers responded 
to the 500 block of Lotus Ln. regarding a theft 
report. Officers met with the parties involved 
and determined this case is an ongoing neighbor 
dispute between two parties that escalated to 
an alleged crime of theft of a mailbox. This case 
was forwarded to the District Attorney's office 
for filing considerations. 

Friday, September 6

Vandalism 

At approximately 12:00 PM, officers responded 
to the police station lobby to meet with a 
citizen regarding a vandalism report. The 
citizen reported unknown suspects(s) used an 
unknown tool to scribe on the victim’s vehicle 
window. The suspects(s) fled in an unknown 
direction. No suspect(s) seen or heard. Officer’s 
took a report and provided the victim with 
informative pamphlets.