LAPD losing personnel at alarming rates, unable to quickly hire new officers

With that decline in numbers, the city is suffering. Chief Moore says emergency response times are now longer and specialized units like fugitive warrants and cold cases – downsized or eliminated.

2 arrested in robbery of 3 men they followed from Hollywood strip club: LAPD
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Two people have been arrested in connection with the robbery of three men who were followed from a strip club in the Fairfax area, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

40 arrests made in LA street takeover crackdown: LAPD

A two-day operation to crack down on illegal street takeovers in Los Angeles resulted in the arrests of 40 people, with an additional 82 cited, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

LAPD vows to take down street takeovers
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A two-day operation to crack down on illegal street takeovers in Los Angeles resulted in the arrests of 40 people, with an additional 82 cited, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Car break-ins at Griffith Park targeting tourists: LAPD

The Los Angeles Police Department has issued a warning to tourists and visitors in Griffith Park after reporting an influx in car break-ins in the area.

LAPD Chief concerned over staffing levels, recruitment goals

The Los Angeles Police Department is currently underemployed by nearly 200 officers, according to Chief Michel Moore.

FBI: 28 arrested in LA gang sweep
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The FBI arrested 28 alleged members and associated of a South Los Angeles street gang in a series of raids carried out by a multi-agency task force in Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

LAUSD back to school: First day safety tips
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With so many students heading back to school, safety is a top concern. Here are some tips to keep your kiddos safe.

Families believe South Los Angeles explosion contributed to 2 deaths

A family believes the South Los Angeles explosion involving illegal fireworks confiscated by LAPD contributed to two people dying.

Man arrested in connection with beating of woman in Hollywood
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Dammion Adkins, 33, was arrested on Wednesday and booked on suspicion of felony battery with serious bodily injury, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Adkins was being held without bail, police said.

Hollywood may soon see an increased police presence amid uptick in crime

LA City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell is seeking to transfer $216,000 from his office to the Los Angeles Police Department's Hollywood division to add additional officer shifts.

Man arrested after standoff with LAPD near Hollywood Farmers' Market
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A man who allegedly fired shots near the Hollywood Farmers' Market, prompting its closure, was taken into custody Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

LAPD situation near Hollywood Farmers' Market
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An apartment building near the Hollywood Farmers' Market is being evacuated Sunday morning as the Los Angeles Police Department attempts to make contact with a suspect they say is yelling and throwing items from his apartment balcony, authorities said.

Autopsy for LAPD officer rules training death an accident

The autopsy report of Officer Houston Tipping with the LAPD who died during a training exercise at the Los Angeles Police Academy in May has been released.