'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.

Amazon considers removing 'Dukes of Hazzard' from its streaming library over Confederate flag: report

Amazon is reportedly considering removing the immensely popular 1970s series “The Dukes of Hazzard” from its streaming library as it reviews its content offerings in the wake of racial tensions and protests happening throughout the U.S.

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.

Starbucks updates policy on Black Lives Matter apparel following backlash

Starbucks had reportedly sent a memo to employees that outlined the store’s policy against wearing Black Lives Matter-related apparel in the workplace.

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.  

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.  

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.

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.  

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.

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.''

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.

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.