Los Angeles Police Commission approves LAPD's facial recognition use policy

The Los Angeles Police Commission today voted unanimously to approve the Los Angeles Police Department's use of facial recognition software to identify potential suspects.

Family outraged that LAPD officers won’t face charges in shooting that killed Trader Joe's manager

The family of Melyda Corado, who was fatally struck by an LAPD bullet as two officers engaged in a gunfight with a suspect outside a Trader Joe's in 2018, want the LAPD to be held accountable for her death.

Attorney, civil rights leader Rose Matsui Ochi dies, LAPD says

Ochi made history as the first Asian American person to serve at the assistant attorney general level, advising President Bill Clinton.

Los Angeles police commission rules fatal shooting violated policy

The Los Angeles Police Commission ruled Tuesday that the first four shots fired by a police officer during a fatal incident in April were justified, while the last two were not and violated the department’s policy.

DA: 2 LAPD officers won't face charges in shooting that killed Trader Joe's manager

Two Los Angeles police officers who engaged in a 2018 gunfight with a suspect outside a Silver Lake Trader Joe's market, with a police bullet striking and killing an assistant store manager, acted lawfully and will not be charged with a crime, according to a report released Tuesday by the Los Angles County District Attorney's Office. 

LAPD orders all department gyms to close as employee COVID-19 cases rise 27% in two weeks

The Los Angeles Police Department on Wednesday ordered the immediate closure of all department gyms effective immediately due to a surge in LAPD positive COVID-19 cases, according to an internal memo obtained exclusively by FOX 11.

LA City Council votes on redistributing $100 million cut from LAPD budget

The City Council voted unanimously to put $100 million toward community programs in disenfranchised neighborhoods and communities of color.

Holiday Heroes: LAPD officer gives back to community during pandemic

'Tis the season for toy drives and food giveaways. Every year we see members of law enforcement step-up and give back. When asked for a recommendation for FOX 11 Holiday Heroes LAPD Officer Nickolas Ferara was nominated.

Longtime LAPD sergeant dies of COVID-19

LAPD announced on social media that Sergeant Fred Cueto has died from COVID-19 on Sunday.

LAPD facing cuts amid city's major budget deficit
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A new budget proposal suggests cutting 1,800 city jobs including 951 sworn police officers from LAPD.

LAPD captain says she was humiliated by photo distribution

A veteran Los Angeles police captain says she was subjected to a hostile work environment after a nude photo of a woman was shared in the department by some who falsely claimed the image depicted her.  

Homicide count in Los Angeles hits 300 for first time since 2009

The Los Angeles Police Department said that 300 homicides have occurred so far in the city in 2020 -- a number not seen in over a decade.