Chief Charlie Beck regretfully announced off-duty Los Angeles Police Officer Lieutenant Joseph Satow lost his life over the weekend. Chief Beck offered his condolences to his family. Chief Beck stated he attended the Baker to Vegas race. He congratulat... »
Los Angeles: The family of Lazaro Gamez and the Los Angeles Police Department Rampart Division are asking for the public’s help to locate Mr. Gamez. Mr. Lazaro Gamez is 101 years of age and lives alone in 4300 block Willowbrook... »
Los Angeles: Detectives from LAPD’s Hollywood Division and others attended a press conference this afternoon to acknowledge community members who helped police solve at least one crime, recover thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen property and make an... »
Chief of Police Charlie Beck provided crime statistics ending the week of Saturday April 7, 2012. Violent crimes are down 9.3% compared to 2011. Property crime is down 1.7% bringing the Total Part I reduction at 3.1%. Homicides and Rapes... »
On December 17, 2011, North Hollywood patrol officers responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon in North Hollywood. When the officers arrived, they met with a woman who was suffering from severe facial bruising and lacerations.... »
Los Angeles: A man threatening family members with a knife pointed a handgun at responding officers and an officer involved shooting occurred, killing the suspect. On March 24, 2012, at 6 p.m., North Hollywood Area officers responded to a radio... »
Police Chief Charlie Beck confirmed the Department has a preliminary finding of a sustained complaint of bias policing against a police officer. He added the complaint will not formally be completed until a Board of Rights hearing scheduled for June.... »
Points Gun at Police Los Angeles: A suspect, who robbed a tobacco shop and shot the store owner, was shot and killed by police officers after he pointed a handgun at them. On March 21, 2012, around 12:45 p.m., 30-year-old... »
Los Angeles. Three students subdued and disarmed a suspect who was stabbing 49-year-old Dwayne Alexander in a dorm staff office. On March 14, 2012, around 4:41 p.m., Hollywood patrol officers were called to the 1200 block of Lodi Place for... »
• Police Commission President Richard Drooyan attended two assemblies at local elementary schools regarding bullying. He thanked community activist Ms. Monica Harmon for her role in setting up these assemblies. • Police Commission Vice President John M... »
Los Angeles: The family of Satara Stratton, the Los Angeles Police Department, and the Culver City Police Department, is asking for the public’s help in locating Stratton. Stratton came to Los Angeles in June of 2011 from Tennessee. On October... »
Los Angeles: LAPD Hollywood Area detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information about a man who stabbed three men in Hollywood. On February 19, 2012, around 2:15 AM, LAPD Hollywood Area patrol officers responded to a... »
News Conference podcast - Arrest in Death of Firefighter Los Angeles: Robbery Homicide detectives arrested suspect Gerhard Becker for his involvement in the death of Los Angeles City Firefighter, Glen Allen, who died as a result of injuries sustained w... »
As a world-class law enforcement agency, ensuring public safety is the mandate of the Los Angeles Police Department. A review of the 2011 End of Year crime statistics reveals, once again, that your hard work and dedicated service to the... »
Los Angeles: Police responded to a call of a man threatening his family, having already battered one of them. When making contact with the suspect, he armed himself with a handgun that ultimately resulted in an officer involved shooting. On... »
