LAPD to disband homeless outreach, sexual assault, animal cruelty units due to city's 'fiscal emergency'

FOX 11's Bill Melugin obtained a memo sent out to Los Angeles Police Department's employees notifying them that a handful of LAPD's units will be cut due to the city's "fiscal emergency."

LAPD to disband homeless outreach, sexual assault, animal cruelty units due to city's 'fiscal emergency'
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FOX 11's Bill Melugin obtained a memo sent out to Los Angeles Police Department's employees notifying them that a handful of LAPD's units will be cut due to the city's financial fallout.

Victim of hate crime receives new car thanks to LAPD officers

The victim of a terrible hate crime got an early Christmas present thanks to some LAPD officers and a local car dealer.

Officer claims LAPD targeting him because of social media posts

A veteran sergeant in the Los Angeles Police Department is suing the department and its chief for allegedly violating his right to free speech by disciplining him for off-duty social media posts concerning the "glorification" of gang violence in songs by the late rapper Nipsey Hussle, and other issues.

Two LAPD officers allege they were falsely accused of faking illnesses on July 4 weekend

Two veteran Los Angeles Police Department officers are suing the city, alleging they were wrongly accused of being part of a so-called "blue flu" officer sickout during the July 4 weekend when they were actually ill when they took time off.

LAPD searching for driver who seriously injured pedestrian; $25,000 reward offered

Los Angeles police are searching for the driver of what appeared to be a Dodge Avenger who seriously injured a man walking in a crosswalk downtown, police said Sunday.  

LAPD officer arrested in connection to reported stolen vehicle

An officer with the Los Angeles Police Department has been arrested on suspicion of stealing a vehicle from a used car dealership in the city of Orange, authorities announced Tuesday.

LAPD Chief Moore sends letter to rank and file following police union survey critical of his leadership

FOX 11 has obtained a letter LAPD Chief Michel Moore sent to department personnel on Saturday night, assuring them that he has their back after a police union survey revealed a massive majority of LAPD rank and file feel they aren’t supported by Moore and have rock bottom morale.

LAPD searching for missing 79-year-old-man

Los Angeles police asked for the public's help Sunday night to find a 79-year-old man, suffering from an unspecified medical condition that may leave him disoriented.  

Female LAPD officer alleges harassment, belittling while part of homeless team

A Los Angeles police officer is suing the city, alleging she was subjected to sexual harassment and belittled as a woman, eventually forcing her out of a coveted position working with the homeless.   

Law enforcement on heightened alert for Election Day

Police across the Southland will be on heightened alert for Tuesday as voting wraps up in a highly contentious presidential election that has led to fears of large protests -- regardless of the winner -- and possible looting or violence.  

Suspect in custody after LAPD officer shot, wounded in Granada Hills gunfight

A suspect is in custody after an LAPD officer was shot and wounded during a gunfight inside of the Ralph's grocery store in  Granada Hills Sunday night, authorities said.

Dodgers World Series win takes violent turn in DTLA with looting, vandalism

Los Angeles was bursting with excitement after the Dodgers beat out the Tampa Bay Rays to become 2020 World Series champions following Game 6 on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, some of those celebrations got out of control overnight and resulted in at least eight people getting arrested and three officers getting hurt, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

LAPD chief predicts highest homicide rate since 2009; critics question timing

For the first time in more than a decade, homicides in the city of Los Angeles could reach a grim milestone of more than 300 by the year’s end.

Woman wanted for fatally stabbing LA Metro employee, police say

A Los Angeles Metro employee was fatally stabbed at a downtown rail station, and Los Angeles police are searching for his suspected female killer on Sunday, according to police and a transit official.  

Officers shoot at alleged sexual assault suspect at Paramount Studios

Police Sunday shot at a sexual assault suspect who allegedly threatened them with a knife before he barricaded himself inside Paramount Studios in Hollywood.

LAPD's 'Trick Shot Cop' scores on the basketball court

When you see Los Angeles Police Department Sergeant Arius George in uniform, it might not surprise you to hear he was a high school athlete. It's when he shoots and scores on the basketball court that will leave you stunned!  The African-American officer has earned the name "Trick Shot Cop" and is using the unique talent to break barriers between police and the community.

Three more LAPD officers charged with falsifying records, misidentifying people as gang members

Three more Los Angeles Police Department officers have been charged with falsifying records that claimed people they had stopped were gang members, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.