License plate readers helping LAPD catch criminals

The license plate readers will help police identify and locate vehicles linked to crimes.

Officers, community weigh in on new LAPD chief selection

Karen Bass' office has been interviewing LAPD officers and community leaders to help guide the search for the department's next Chief. Here's what they found.

Handcuffed man punched by LAPD cop mid-arrest over apparent parking drama

LAPD released a body camera video of the viral incident where a man, Alexander Mitchell, got punched by a cop mid-arrest. Turns out, the entire incident stemmed from Mitchell being accused of double-parking his car in Watts near South Los Angeles.

LAPD releases new body cam of man punched by cop
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LAPD released a body camera video of the viral incident where a man, Alexander Mitchell, got punched by a cop mid-arrest. Turns out, the entire incident stemmed from Mitchell being accused of double-parking his car in Watts near South Los Angeles.

LAPD investigating officer's alleged 'chokehold' used on 17-year-old in South LA

What started as a traffic stop for an illegally double-parked car ended up with a teen and an LAPD officer wrestling on the ground. The department is investigating.

LAPD cop punches handcuffed man in South LA

A cop with LAPD appeared to sucker punch a man who was already in handcuffs in South Los Angeles.

LAPD punches man while getting handcuffed
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A cop with LAPD is accused of sucker punching a man who was already in the process of getting handcuffed nar South Los Angeles.

LAPD cop punches man in handcuffs
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The viral video of a LAPD cop punching a handcuffed man prompted community activist Najee Ali to call for the police officer to be held accountable.

Gang members sentenced to decades in prison for off-duty LAPD officer's killing

Off-duty LAPD Officer Fernando Arroyos was shot and killed in South LA in 2022 while house hunting with his girlfriend. On Friday, three gang members were sentenced to decades in prison for their role in his killing.

Bass vetoes plan that would change LAPD's disciplinary system

The plan would expand the police chief's ability to fire officers for serious misconduct and change the department's Board of Rights.

South LA explosion victims facing homelessness
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Families displaced by LAPD's botched fireworks explosion in 2021 are now in danger of becoming homeless.