LAPD officers' personal information stolen in data breach
A Los Angeles Police Department officer wears a body camera at the Los Angeles Gay Pride Resist March, June 11, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's Office confirmed an investigation is underway after the personal data of 2,500 LAPD officers and 17,000 applicants was stolen over the weekend.
The officers and applicants were advised to monitor their financial accounts.
The compromised data included the officers' names, dates of birth, part of their employee serial number and the email address and password they set up when applying for the job.
An LAPD statement on the matter said in part:
"[The department] is working with our city partners to better understand the extent and impact of the data breach. We are also taking steps to ensure the department's data is protected from any further intrusions. The employees and individuals who may be have been affected by this incident have been notified and we will continue to update them as we progress through this investigation."
The Mayor's office said the City takes the protection of personal data very seriously.
CNS contributed to this story