Detective Erika Kirk joined the Los Angeles Police Department in 2005. She grew up in San Diego before naming Los Angeles home. Erika worked as a patrol officer in Central and Van Nuys Areas and soon developed an interest in Vice operations. This interested her to assignments as a Prostitution Enforcement Detail officer, a Vice officer, and a member of the LAPD’s elite Citywide Human Trafficking Unit.
Each of these assignments provided Erika with the expertise and knowledge to assume the coveted role of Senior Lead Officer (SLO) in Van Nuys Area in 2014, a position she held for five years. As an SLO, Erika learned the importance of community engagement and relationship building—skills she continues to build upon throughout her LAPD service.
In 2019, Erika was promoted to Detective at Hollywood Area, where she investigated Major Assault Crimes including domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes of violence. She transferred to the Officers Representation Section, where she currently serves as a Detective Supervisor. Erika is proud to be a board member of Cover Now, a non-profit emergency fund that assists officers and their families during crises involving line-of-duty catastrophic injury or suicide.
Erika recognizes that social media is an excellent method of outreach in a new millennium and has created a highly popular Instagram account that gives the public a glimpse into the day-to-day experiences of the women and men in law enforcement. She is a POST-certified instructor and facilitates a course specifically focused on the power of branding and the strategic use of social media within law enforcement
Erika is honored to serve as the newest President of the Los Angeles Women Police Officers and Associates (LAWPOA). With a deep commitment to uplifting, encouraging, and mentoring the women of this Department, she is dedicated to continuing the legacy of those who paved the way before her. Erika understands the challenges that lie ahead and is energized by the opportunity to lead with purpose, strength, and vision in the year to come.
