The Fort Apache logo had its origins in violent clashes between East L.A. deputies and anti-war protesters during the 1970 Chicano Moratorium.

For a while, it's preferred to refer to itself as ASF, and now it's going to have a much-needed logo change. That's fine, but it needs to go much further. It's past time to just rip off the Band Aid.

The logo brands the building as "Fort Apache" and represented the station for 50 years. It can be seen on the flag pole, on bumper stickers and patches, and on a door inside the station.

Commission members unanimously passed a motion urging the Sheriff’s Department to remove offensive and inappropriate station logos, including the Fort Apache logo at the East Los Angeles station. Some ...

Some in law enforcement at the East L.A. station referred to themselves as “Fort Apache” as a nod to the 1948 film of the same name about a lone outpost in Apache territory.