3rd Vice President
Letisia Ruiz
Lieutenant II
Letisia Ruiz, aka Letty, is the daughter of Mexican immigrants from Michoacan, Mexico and a sworn member of the Los Angeles Police Department. She is currently assigned as a Lieutenant II, at Internal Affairs Division and serves as the 3rd Vice President for the HAPCOA, Los Angeles Chapter. Letty was born and raised in the Echo Park area, an inner-city in Los Angeles. Her upbringing and personal experiences cultivated her passion for service and her belief in the importance of mentoring the youth, especially young single mothers.
Letty earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a master’s in Public Administration with and emphasis in Organizational Leadership. In January of 2022, Letty attended the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy and graduated in March. Her hope is to inspire women of all ages to strive, and never give up. To continue to pursue their goals because their might is greater than any obstacle, despite having the odds stacked against them.