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Los Santos Police Department
Los Santos, San Andreas
Los Santos: At the beginning of April, the Los Santos Police Department completed substantial measures to provide full accessibility for all residents at the Mission Row Station, including those with disabilities. Commander Gareth Longford and Deputy Chief Einhart led these accessibility initiatives by establishing safe wheelchair ramps and doorway expansions. Additional improvements are currently being assessed.
People dependent on mobility aids faced many obstacles when attempting to move through the station facilities, particularly when the ramp established for wheelchair accessibility turned out not to be suitable. Traditional buildings lacking disability access features create access problems for visitors and personnel alike.
Citizens and police employees with accessibility needs will now have unimpeded access to police services because of the additions made to the Mission Row Station.
The Media Relations Division has taken the opportunity to gather statements from the employees spearheading the initiative, as well as a quote from Solomon Cobb, a prominent, well-known member of the community who, more often than not, goes through his day-to-day in a wheelchair.
Key improvements made at the Mission Row Station are as follows:
The LSPD encourages community members to provide feedback on additional ways to enhance accessibility. People who wish to suggest improvements or express their concerns can reach out to Community Affairs at Mission Row to participate in the feedback process.
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Los Santos, San Andreas
News Release
NR046-25aj
April 22, 2025
Making Mission Row Station More Accessible
Los Santos: At the beginning of April, the Los Santos Police Department completed substantial measures to provide full accessibility for all residents at the Mission Row Station, including those with disabilities. Commander Gareth Longford and Deputy Chief Einhart led these accessibility initiatives by establishing safe wheelchair ramps and doorway expansions. Additional improvements are currently being assessed.
People dependent on mobility aids faced many obstacles when attempting to move through the station facilities, particularly when the ramp established for wheelchair accessibility turned out not to be suitable. Traditional buildings lacking disability access features create access problems for visitors and personnel alike.
Citizens and police employees with accessibility needs will now have unimpeded access to police services because of the additions made to the Mission Row Station.
The Media Relations Division has taken the opportunity to gather statements from the employees spearheading the initiative, as well as a quote from Solomon Cobb, a prominent, well-known member of the community who, more often than not, goes through his day-to-day in a wheelchair.
Deputy Chief Victor Einhart wrote: I had heard wheelchairs were now being imported, and I decided to find out if facilities around the city were properly accessible. I visited a few areas such as Burgershot and found the accessibility lacking, which made me wonder about the Department's own facilities. I soon discovered the ramp at Mission Row was too steep for a wheelchair to navigate without outside help, so I began drafting a plan to fix the issue. Commander Longford joined me shortly thereafter and he finalized the design. The final product allows wheelchairs to properly navigate to the main level of Mission Row without outside assistance.
The two of us have worked together on construction projects before, notably the Metropolitan Division's facility near LSIA.
Police Commander Gareth Longford wrote: This project is a reflection of the LSPD's endeavour to remove the "dis-" from disabled. It has been an honour to assist Deputy Chief Einhart in the construction of this accessibility ramp which I can only hope eases the day-to-day lives the citizens of this great State
Solomon Cobb wrote: People that have disabilities, like me, sometimes struggle to get around. Look at City Hall, for example. They took away the ramps there and now people in wheelchairs can't get inside. I don't know if that was by design or not, but, yeah, now people can access LSPD, even if they are disabled.
Key improvements made at the Mission Row Station are as follows:
- The new wheelchair ramps are wider and safer to support every type of mobility device.
- The updated signs and accessible pathways provide easy navigation for disabled persons.
The LSPD encourages community members to provide feedback on additional ways to enhance accessibility. People who wish to suggest improvements or express their concerns can reach out to Community Affairs at Mission Row to participate in the feedback process.
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69 Sinner Street • Los Santos • San Andreas • 90013
Emergency Hotline: 911 • Public Inquiries • Email: [email protected]
"to protect and to serve"
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69 Sinner Street • Los Santos • San Andreas • 90013
Emergency Hotline: 911 • Public Inquiries • Email: [email protected]
"to protect and to serve"
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