Detective Erika Kirk joined the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in 2005. Erika worked as a patrol officer in Central and Van Nuys Areas and soon developed an interest in Vice operations. This interest led her to assignments as a Prostitution Enforcement Detail officer, a Vice officer, and a member of the LAPDs elite Citywide Human Trafficking Unit. Erika honed her investigative skills during her assignment in the Valley Bureau’s Violent Crime Task Force where she worked alongside gang detectives and the Office of the District Attorney to investigate and file gang-related criminal cases.
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, which she held for the next five years. Her area of responsibility included the Sepulveda Corridor where she had previously worked as a Vice officer. Her prior experience proved invaluable as she tackled the significant criminal activity related to prostitution and associated human trafficking issues. As a SLO, Erika learned the importance of community engagement and relationship building, skills she has built upon throughout her LAPD service. Erika recognizes that social media is an excellent method of outreach in a new millennium and
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 interest led 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 a 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 the 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.
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.
In 2019, Erika was promoted to Detective at Hollywood Area, where she currently investigates Major Assault Crimes to include domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes of violence. When Erika upgraded to the rank of Detective II, she transferred to the Officers’ Representation Section.
Erika is proud to serve as the Sergeant at Arms of Los Angeles Women Police Officers and Associates, and is a board member of Cover Now, a non-profit emergency fund, which assists officers and their families during crises related to a line of duty catastrophic injury or suicide.
Erika is married to an LAPD detective and they are raising their three young sons in Los Angeles county.
