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.

LA Police Union and People's Budget rep discuss 'defunding police'

City council leaders introduced a motion to replace LAPD officers with unarmed non-law enforcement agencies, but some people believe the measure doesn't push the needle far enough.

Motion seeks to replace LAPD officers with unarmed response teams to handle non-violent calls for service

A motion was introduced Tuesday that seeks to develop a crisis response team that would respond to non-violent calls for service within Los Angeles in place of law enforcement officers.

MEMO: LAPD unable to pay overtime following $40 million bill during protests

Los Angeles Police Department officers racked up $40 million in overtime during the recent civil unrest in the city, but won’t be paid for it, and will instead be given comp time, according to a memo sent out by LAPD Chief Michel Moore, which was obtained by FOX 11.

LA committee moves forward proposal to cut LAPD budget up to $150 million

The City Council's Budget and Finance Committee moved forward on Monday with a proposal to cut $100 million to $150 million from the Los Angeles Police Department's proposed 2020-2021 budget, while community activists presented their idea for more dramatic reductions in law enforcement spending.  

California Attorney General announces proposals for police reform

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra held a virtual press conference Monday morning to announce his proposals for police reform.

Former LAPD chief gives exclusive insight into current events

The last time I saw Bernie Parks he was still in office at LA City Hall, as a city councilman representing the 8th council district. That job followed his tenure as LAPD Chief.

LAPD officer caught on camera striking man in Boyle Heights pleads not guilty to assault charge

A Los Angeles police officer who was seen on cell- phone video repeatedly striking a trespassing suspect in late April in Boyle Heights pleaded not guilty today to a felony charge of assault under color of authority.

Resolving tension between LAPD and black youth

LAPD officers met with African American young adults inside a South LA church Wednesday to resolve the tension between the two.

Police Commission: LAPD officer acted out of policy in fatal Costco shooting

The Los Angeles Police Commission Wednesday found that an off-duty police officer acted outside of department policy when he shot a 32-year-old man to death and injured his parents at a Costco in Corona last year.