THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF RETIRED LIEUTENANT NICHOLAS G. RAMPONE.  HE PASSED AWAY ON JULY 22, 2025.  NICK JOINED THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT JANUARY 6, 1978. HE RETIRED ON MARCH 31, 2016, WHILE ASSIGNED TO THE CRIME LAB.