Updated on January 29, 2021 at 7:54 pm NBCLA A sergeant who worked nearly 23 years for the Los Angeles Police Department died of COVID-19, the department announced Friday. Sgt. Patricia Guillen, who was assigned to the 77th Division, died Thursday, according to the department, which said in a post on social media it was “mourning the loss of another LAPD member to COVID-19.” “Our thoughts & prayers are with her loved ones,” LAPD said. “Patricia, we thank you for your service.” We’re mourning the loss of another LAPD member to COVID-19. Sergeant Patricia Guillen, who served Angelenos for nearly 23 years & was last assigned to 77th Division, passed away yesterday.