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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Suspects sought in six apparently unrelated killings in LAPD Central Bureau
Authorities on Wednesday continued their efforts to find the killers of six men gunned down in apparently unrelated crimes over a six-day period ending Tuesday in the Los Angeles Police Department's Central Bureau jurisdiction.
Authorities on Wednesday continued their efforts to find the killers of six men gunned down in apparently unrelated crimes over a six-day period ending Tuesday in the Los Angeles Police Department's Central Bureau jurisdiction.
LAPD officer charged with illegally punching unarmed man more than 12 times during on-duty assault
A Los Angeles police officer who was seen on video repeatedly striking a trespassing suspect in Boyle Heights in late April was charged Tuesday with assaulting the 28-year-old man, the district attorney announced.
A Los Angeles police officer who was seen on video repeatedly striking a trespassing suspect in Boyle Heights in late April was charged Tuesday with assaulting the 28-year-old man, the district attorney announced.
District Attorney Lacey orders investigators to stop using carotid restraints
Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey ordered her investigators to immediately stop using carotid restraints, in an announcement on Tuesday.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey ordered her investigators to immediately stop using carotid restraints, in an announcement on Tuesday.
EXCLUSIVE: LAPD investigating defense attorney who allegedly called for police to be murdered
A San Gabriel criminal defense attorney is under LAPD investigation after posts from his Instagram account called for police to be murdered offered free legal representation to anyone who kills a cop.
A San Gabriel criminal defense attorney is under LAPD investigation after posts from his Instagram account called for police to be murdered offered free legal representation to anyone who kills a cop.
LAPD union blasts Garcetti's 'killers' remark; mayor says words being twisted
The union representing Los Angeles police officers lashed out at Mayor Eric Garcetti, objecting to his use of the word "killers'' while discussing proposed law enforcement funding cuts with a group of black community leaders, but Garcetti said his words were being "twisted.''
The union representing Los Angeles police officers lashed out at Mayor Eric Garcetti, objecting to his use of the word "killers'' while discussing proposed law enforcement funding cuts with a group of black community leaders, but Garcetti said his words were being "twisted.''
BLM-LA file suit against city, LAPD chief over detained protesters
Black Lives Matter-LA filed suit today in federal court against the Los Angeles Police Department and its chief, alleging the recent mass detention of more than 2,600 peaceful protesters, held handcuffed on buses without access to bathroom facilities, water or food, was a violation of rights under the U.S. and California constitutions.
Black Lives Matter-LA filed suit today in federal court against the Los Angeles Police Department and its chief, alleging the recent mass detention of more than 2,600 peaceful protesters, held handcuffed on buses without access to bathroom facilities, water or food, was a violation of rights under the U.S. and California constitutions.
LAPD asks protesters to report excessive force
The Los Angeles Police Department Thursday asked protesters who believe they were victims of excessive force by officers to file a complaint with the department or its inspector general.
The Los Angeles Police Department Thursday asked protesters who believe they were victims of excessive force by officers to file a complaint with the department or its inspector general.
LAPD officers captured on video striking protesters with batons in Fairfax District
Disturbing videos that appear to show officers with the Los Angeles Police Department striking peaceful protesters with batons in the Fairfax District have surfaced on social media, as reports of police brutality are on the rise nationwide.
Disturbing videos that appear to show officers with the Los Angeles Police Department striking peaceful protesters with batons in the Fairfax District have surfaced on social media, as reports of police brutality are on the rise nationwide.
Mayor Garcetti vows to make sweeping change in policing following days of unrest in LA
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti plans to make big changes in the city following the death of George Floyd and nearly a week of protests.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti plans to make big changes in the city following the death of George Floyd and nearly a week of protests.
Garcetti says he has confidence in LAPD Chief Moore after he 'misspoke'
Mayor Eric Garcetti says he still has confidence in Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore, despite his comments when he equated looting to the in-custody death of George Floyd.
Mayor Eric Garcetti says he still has confidence in Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore, despite his comments when he equated looting to the in-custody death of George Floyd.
LA police commission held its first meeting since protests began
The Los Angeles Police Commission held its first meeting on Tuesday since the protests began in the city.
The Los Angeles Police Commission held its first meeting on Tuesday since the protests began in the city.
Police searching for missing woman with dementia who uses wheelchair from Canoga Park area
Authorities continued their search on Sunday to find a woman with dementia who uses a wheelchair and who went missing from the Canoga Park area.
Authorities continued their search on Sunday to find a woman with dementia who uses a wheelchair and who went missing from the Canoga Park area.
LAPD arrests suspected hit-and-run driver in fatal crash near downtown
A 59-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday in the hit-and-run death of a man earlier this month near downtown Los Angeles.
A 59-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday in the hit-and-run death of a man earlier this month near downtown Los Angeles.
LAPD wants to rapid test arrestees for COVID-19
The LAPD wants to test everybody they arrest for the coronavirus.
The LAPD wants to test everybody they arrest for the coronavirus.