LAPD won't enforce California's ICE mask ban, chief says
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell discusses the city's lowest homicide rate since 1966 and explains why the department won't enforce California's ICE mask ban.
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell discusses the city's lowest homicide rate since 1966 and explains why the department won't enforce California's ICE mask ban.
LAPD: Homicide cases down 19% in 2025
Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell released the crime statistics of the city from the 2025 calendar year. Robberies and assaults remain top concerns, but the number of homicide cases reached the lowest in decades.
Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell released the crime statistics of the city from the 2025 calendar year. Robberies and assaults remain top concerns, but the number of homicide cases reached the lowest in decades.
Trial begins in lawsuit over LAPD Officer Houston Tipping’s death
Opening statements begin in the trial of a lawsuit alleging LAPD Officer Houston Tipping was intentionally killed during a 2022 training exercise.
Opening statements begin in the trial of a lawsuit alleging LAPD Officer Houston Tipping was intentionally killed during a 2022 training exercise.
Man bound, beaten in violent Westchester jewelry heist: LAPD
The LAPD is investigating a violent jewelry heist in a Westchester parking garage where a victim was found tied and gagged in his own car.
The LAPD is investigating a violent jewelry heist in a Westchester parking garage where a victim was found tied and gagged in his own car.
LA City Council approves $2.7 million for LAPD to hire 410 total recruits in 2026
The Los Angeles City Council voted to spend nearly $2.7 million on 130 new police recruits, despite warnings that the move will add $25 million to next year's budget deficit.
The Los Angeles City Council voted to spend nearly $2.7 million on 130 new police recruits, despite warnings that the move will add $25 million to next year's budget deficit.
LAPD defends hands-off approach to massive ATV 'ride-outs'
Some ATV and e-bike riders were seen blowing through red lights and popping wheelies - but LAPD officers at the scene didn't step in. Here's why.
Some ATV and e-bike riders were seen blowing through red lights and popping wheelies - but LAPD officers at the scene didn't step in. Here's why.
Keith Porter: Family demands arrest of off-duty ICE agent in Northridge father’s fatal shooting
The family of Keith Porter is disputing "active shooter" claims in the 43-year-old father's fatal New Year's Eve shooting by an off-duty ICE agent in Northridge.
The family of Keith Porter is disputing "active shooter" claims in the 43-year-old father's fatal New Year's Eve shooting by an off-duty ICE agent in Northridge.
Pursuit crash in North Hollywood leaves 2 LAPD officers injured
Four suspects - three men and a young woman - were arrested.
Four suspects - three men and a young woman - were arrested.
Mother of child abandoned in car with dog in Highland Park arrested
19-year-old Bianca Slaughter was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping in an unrelated case.
19-year-old Bianca Slaughter was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping in an unrelated case.
Security top priority at Gloria Molina Grand Park amid recent alleged terror plot arrests
Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles is preparing to host a major New Year’s Eve celebration with nearly 30,000 attendees expected despite forecasted heavy rain.
Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles is preparing to host a major New Year’s Eve celebration with nearly 30,000 attendees expected despite forecasted heavy rain.
LAPD budget: City Council approves $1M funding proposal for additional hiring
The city council approved a $1 million funding proposal for additional hiring of new Los Angeles Police Department recruits for January and February.
The city council approved a $1 million funding proposal for additional hiring of new Los Angeles Police Department recruits for January and February.
Top cop urges LA to approve $4.4M staffing boost
Police Chief Jim McDonnell is urging the City of Los Angeles to approve the proposed $4.4 million package that addresses McDonnell's department's staffing crisis.
Police Chief Jim McDonnell is urging the City of Los Angeles to approve the proposed $4.4 million package that addresses McDonnell's department's staffing crisis.
Karen Bass urges city council to approve $4.4M for LAPD hiring or face January freeze
The mayor sent a letter to the city council urging them to allocate $4.4 million to the Los Angeles Police Department so they can hire additional officers.
The mayor sent a letter to the city council urging them to allocate $4.4 million to the Los Angeles Police Department so they can hire additional officers.
Heroes & Helpers: Making holiday magic happen
Dozens of kids were treated of a holiday shopping spree courtesy of the LAPD and Target.
Dozens of kids were treated of a holiday shopping spree courtesy of the LAPD and Target.
LAPD declines to comment on Celeste Rivas investigation
During his appearance on Good Day LA Wednesday, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell explained why the department hasn't publicly released new details about the case.
During his appearance on Good Day LA Wednesday, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell explained why the department hasn't publicly released new details about the case.
LAPD officer opens fire after witnessing suspect stab a man
Officers say a detective was driving when he saw a suspect stabbing another man near a bus stop.
Officers say a detective was driving when he saw a suspect stabbing another man near a bus stop.
Activists fed up by law enforcement's alleged animal abuse response
Animal activists are accusing police of not doing enough when it comes to responding to pet abuse cases.
Animal activists are accusing police of not doing enough when it comes to responding to pet abuse cases.
Former LAPD officer speaks out after reporting domestic violence by fellow cop
A former LAPD officer says she was fired after reporting domestic abuse by a fellow officer, who she was dating at the time.
A former LAPD officer says she was fired after reporting domestic abuse by a fellow officer, who she was dating at the time.
Off-duty LAPD officer killed in fiery crash in Santa Clarita
Officer Bailey Magana leaves behind a wife and three young children.
Officer Bailey Magana leaves behind a wife and three young children.
Former LAPD officer arrested in connection with 2015 Venice shooting
Clifford Proctor was arrested at LAX on Thursday.
Clifford Proctor was arrested at LAX on Thursday.