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Captain Abram was recognized by the Anti-Defamation League, which bestowed upon her their Sherwood Prize, as 1998's “Woman of the Year” for combating hate in the Fifth District of Los Angeles County.

 

 

 

 

 

Captain BERNICE ABRAM

Bernice Abram, a 23-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, oversees the operations of the Field Operations Region II patrol station that serves the City of Carson and the unincorporated areas of Harbor City, Torrance, and East Rancho Dominguez.

Captain Abram’s career with the Sheriff's Department began in 1987. After graduating from the Training Academy as a Deputy Sheriff, she held assignments at Sybil Brand Institute for Women, Walnut/San Dimas Station, Mandated Training Unit, Field Operations Support Services, Advanced Training Bureau, and Special Victims Bureau (formerly known as Family Crimes Bureau). Upon being promoted to Sergeant in 1999, Captain Abram remained at Special Victims Bureau until 2000, then moved on to assignments at Compton Station, Office of Homeland Security and Recruitment. When she was promoted to Lieutenant in 2006, she worked at the Inmate Reception Center and Century and Carson Stations.

Captain Abram received an Associates Degree in Sociology from Southwest College, a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management from the University of Phoenix, and Master of Science Degree in Emergency Services Administration from California State University, Long Beach.

Captain Abram was recognized by the Anti-Defamation League, which bestowed upon her their Sherwood Prize, as 1998's “Woman of the Year” for combating hate in the Fifth District of Los Angeles County.

Among Captain Abram’s most valued relationships she would like to recognize is that of with her spiritual advisor, Rabbi Dennis Brown of the Ness Counseling Center.

Outside of work, Captain Abram graciously gives her time acting as an advocate for victims of domestic violence and intimate partner abuse. Her favorite inspirational quote is, “Nothing beats a failure but a try!”

June 2010