During his career, he drew duty in
several bureaus of the Sheriff ’s
Department and the Marshal’s
Office. He served as a staff
instructor at the Rio Hondo Police
Academy and was a guest instructor
at the LAPD Academy, where he
taught a course in civil law
enforcement.
While at the Marshal’s Office,
Commander Sewards developed and
commanded the Judicial Protection
Unit ( JPU). This unit was
responsible for evaluating threats
and providing protection to bench
officers. He also trained with the
Secret Service presidential
protective detail in Glynco,
Georgia, during the development of
the JPU."
Commander Jay Sewards is the author
of A Tradition of Service.
According to the book description
of A Tradition of Service,
“Buckle up and take a ride through
three generations of a family
dedicated to serving their country.
Chronicling a family's devotion to
the military and law enforcement, A
Tradition of Service is a glimpse
into the lives of those serving in
uniform through the second half of
the twentieth century. From academy
to retirement, Sewards offers a
unique perspective from his
thirty-five-year career at the Los
Angeles County Marshal's Office and
Sheriff's Department.”
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