LAPD

Bass, Garcia won’t discuss McDonnell’s vetting process, record as LBPD chief

In Jim McDonnell’s half-decade as chief of the Long Beach Police Department, settlements and jury findings related to excessive force…

9 months ago

Councilmembers Push for Comprehensive Review of LAPD Disciplinary Practices in New Legislation

The motion also calls for regular community meetings throughout the city to discuss matters related to the disciplinary system and…

1 year ago

The Art of Great Community Policing in the Harbor Gateway

This week, Rick Thomas highlights the importance of community policing through personal anecdotes and a transformative Neighborhood Council meeting, showcasing…

1 year ago

State and City Partner to Help Homeless Individuals, LAPD Receives Record Number of Applicants and State Has 105 New CHP Officers

Violent crime and homicides were down during the mayor’s first year in office compared to the year prior.

2 years ago

LACO Briefs: LASD Introduces RIPA Dashboard, Appoints Interim Chief, County Launches Comprehensive Homelessness Response and Embraces Sidewalk Vending Program

Pathway Home leverages emergency powers and partnerships with local jurisdictions to bring people out of encampments and into immediately available…

2 years ago

LAPD Helicopter Audit Out Now

Los Angeles Controller Kenneth Mejia's Dec. 11 office released an audit of the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) airborne operation,…

2 years ago

Mayor Bass and Police Union Make Tentative Contract Agreement

A significant number of officers who leave before serving for 10 years join other agencies

2 years ago

The Gulf Between Perception and Reality

Police departments are important, but they aren’t the solution to every problem.

2 years ago

Stop LAPD Spying Coalition Files Lawsuit to Challenge LAPD Deletion of Personnel Records

In each case against LAPD that has been resolved so far, the city attorney was forced to produce the requests…

2 years ago

LASD, LAPD Develop New Custody Bail Procedure

This ruling will impact only pre-arraigned arrestees and applies solely to the Los Angeles Police Department or LAPD and the…

2 years ago