Deputies from the West Hollywood Station stood in solemn formation at LAX this week as Deputy Brian Sneed made his final journey home. The West Hollywood Station confirmed in a post on its official Instagram account that the veteran deputy died in a vacation accident on Feb. 13. His flag-draped casket arrived on a commercial flight, and the colleagues who lined up on the tarmac to salute him had worked alongside him for years.
For those who want to support his loved ones, the ALADS C.A.R.E.S. Foundation — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliated with the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs — is accepting donations through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Organizers say 100 percent of the proceeds will go directly to Sneed’s family. Donations can be made at donorbox.org/support-the-family-of-deputy-brian-sneed. The foundation’s tax identification number is 45-3275658.
Sneed joined LA County in 2013 and took his oath as a deputy sheriff the following year. He built his career at the West Hollywood Station on San Vicente Boulevard, starting out in custody at the Inmate Reception Center at Twin Towers Correctional Facility before eventually moving to patrol. It’s a familiar path for deputies in the department, and colleagues say he settled into the community like it was home.
In a 2023 department recruitment post, Sneed was described as a devoted husband who enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and friends, and working out. He left his own message for anyone thinking about joining the department: “Never give up, and always keep pushing forward putting one foot in front of the other.”…