LAPD expands community policing program

Los Angeles has created a new government bureau within its police department to help officers develop better relationships with the residents of the neighborhoods they serve, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Monday.

LAPD: Seeking suspects who vandalized  memorial display on police building in downtown LA

Authorities are seeking the public's help to track down suspects involved in vandalizing a memorial display on an outside wall of the Los Angeles Police Department's headquarters in downtown Los Angeles.   

LAPD: Agency planning to release video from arrest of man in wheelchair at protest

The Los Angeles Police Department Friday said it is preparing to release video in connection with the arrests this week of two suspects accused of attacking officers in downtown Los Angeles as they were taking a man and two women into custody, one of which was in a wheelchair.

Calif. Attorney General restricts LAPD access to CalGang database amid investigation

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has revoked access to CalGang records generated by the Los Angeles Police Department, following LAPD Chief Michel Moore's decision to permanently withdraw from the program after three LAPD officers were charged with falsifying information and misidentifying dozens of people as gang members, the AG's office said Tuesday.

3 LAPD officers accused of falsifying records, misidentifying people as gang members

Three Los Angeles Police Department officers have been charged in a 59-count complaint and are accused of falsifying information and misidentifying dozens of people as gang members or associates, LA County District Jackie Lacey announced Friday.

LAPD investigates 'Blue Flu' allegations after higher than normal sick calls

The LAPD received a "higher than normal" number of sick calls over the holiday weekend, and officials are investigating if the absences were due to the 'Blue Flu.'

Therapy dogs visit LAPD officers

When a dog comes into the room how can you not light up? That's the idea behind a therapy dog program with a twist.

First LAPD officer dies from COVID-19

Erica McAdoo, a senior detention officer with the Los Angeles Police Department, has died from complications related to the coronavirus, the department said Saturday.

LAPD "Think Tank" wants more black officers

When it comes to the LAPD there's a "think tank" of prominent African American men who've stepped up with input for the past year. They're a small group of six to seven community leaders with a resume of leadership. One thing they've been calling for is for more Black officers.

City Council cuts $150 million from LAPD budget to fund community programs

The Los Angeles City Council voted on Wednesday to cut $150 million from the police department's budget next fiscal year, following weeks of demands from activists to reduce funding for law enforcement.

LA City Council approves first step in replacing LAPD with community responders for non-violent calls

The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved the first step in a plan to replace Los Angeles Police Department officers with community-based, unarmed emergency responders for non-violent calls for service.

LASD investigating tampon allegedly placed in off-duty LAPD officer’s drink

An off-duty LAPD officer allegedly found a tampon embedded in his Frappuccino halfway through drinking it at a Starbuck’s licensee store inside of a Target in Diamond Bar on Friday, sources told FOX 11. 

LA committee endorses $133M in LAPD budget cuts, works to reduce furloughs

The Los Angeles City Council's Budget and Finance Committee agreed on Monday to cut $133 million from the police department budget next fiscal year, with the money expected to be used in part to replenish the city's reserve fund and limit furloughs of municipal employees.  

City Report: Curtail LAPD hiring to achieve budget goals

A city report on how Los Angeles can fulfill a recent City Council motion to cut up to $150 million from the Los Angels Police Department's budget recommends reducing the number of new officers hired and cutting back overtime costs.

LAPD places a moratorium on the use of CalGang System

The Los Angeles Police Department announced on Friday that they are placing a moratorium on all entries and use of the CalGang System, effective immediately.

'Nothing short of a miracle': Hero cop released from hospital after nearly dying in car crash

Fewer than two weeks after he was nearly killed in a terrible automobile accident while on duty, a Los Angeles Police officer was released from County-USC Medical Center on Tuesday. His fellow officers cheered him on as he was brought out in a wheelchair.