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  • Welcome to the LAPD

    The Los Angeles Police Department is committed to serving the community while protecting the rights of all persons. Consistent with this commitment, the Department’s Vision, Mission and Core Values, in concert with the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and the Department’s Management Principles, reflect the guiding philosophy of the Los Angeles Police Department.

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    View from Thomas Street at Two Tree Avenue, Los Angeles. Photo by Josh Harris
    The Los Angeles Police Department is committed to serving the community while protecting the rights of all persons. Consistent with this commitment, the Department’s Vision, Mission and Core Values, in concert with the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and the Department’s Management Principles, reflect the guiding philosophy of the Los Angeles Police Department.

  • Join The Team

    The LAPD is one of the largest, most highly regarded law enforcement agencies in the country. The LAPD offers exceptional careers in many areas of law enforcement for men and women from all backgrounds. The City of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. If you're looking for a career, not just a job, the LAPD is the place for you.

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    Air Support over Los Angeles. Photo by Adam Safran
    The LAPD is one of the largest, most highly regarded law enforcement agencies in the country. The LAPD offers exceptional careers in many areas of law enforcement for men and women from all backgrounds. The City of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. If you're looking for a career, not just a job, the LAPD is the place for you.

  • World Games 2017

    Join us for the LA17 World Police and Fire Games August 7-16, 2017 10,000 Police Officers & Firefighters from over 70 countries will compete in 65 different sports throughout the Los Angeles area. For more information, please visit: www.LA17WPFG.com

    Join us for the LA17 World Police and Fire Games August 7-16, 2017 10,000 Police Officers & Firefighters from over 70 countries will compete in 65 different sports throughout the Los Angeles area. For more information, please visit: www.LA17WPFG.com
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YOUR COMMUNITY

LAPD Federal Immigration Enforcement FAQ's

En Espanol

e-policing: news for your community

JOIN THE TEAM

Opportunities with the LAPD

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FROM THE CHIEF

Chief Charlie Beck

Chief Charlie Beck

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Procedural Justice

Policies & Procedures

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HEROES

Remembering officers killed in action

Remember the Fallen
LAPD 2017 Police Games
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ALERTS

Petition for the Animal Cruelty Task Force

2016 UOF Year End Review

2016 Mid Year Snapshot

2015 UOF Year End Review

FILE A POLICE REPORT ONLINE

File A Police Report Online

Obtain a Traffic Collision Report

REPORTS

2015 Use of Force Executive Summary

2015 Use of Force Review

BEYOND THE BADGE

2016 Above and Beyond Awards Ceremony

Above and Beyond Awards Ceremony Video

NEWS

07/20/17 - Shooting Leaves One Young Man Dead NR17214rh

07/19/17 - Fast Food Restaurant Robbery Captured on Video NR17216ti

07/19/17 - LAPD Seeks the Public’s Assistance in Identifying a Sexual Predator NA17128sr

07/19/17 - LAPD Targets Impaired Drivers with DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols

07/18/17 - Murder / Suicide in the Valley NR17213dm


To Protect and To Serve

In February 1955, the Los Angeles Police Department, through the pages of the internally produced BEAT magazine, conducted a contest for a motto for the police academy. The conditions of the contest stated that: "The motto should be one that in a few words would express some or all the ideals to which the Los Angeles police service is dedicated. It is possible that the winning motto might someday be adopted as the official motto of the Department." The winning entry was the motto, "To Protect and to Serve" submitted by Officer Joseph S. Dorobek.


The Art Theft Detail is responsible for the investigation of all thefts and burglaries when fine art is the primary object of attack. The detail also investigates fakes, frauds, and forgeries involving art

Wanna Bite, Sweetie?
Wanna Bite, Sweetie?
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BY THE NUMBERS

-2.4,-1.4,-0.8,-0.9, 0.1,0.4, 1.1,1.6, 1.3, 1.4
Violent Crime YTD%
07/02/17 to 07/08/17

Part 1 Crime YTD% Chg: 0.7%

Violent Crime YTD% Chg: 1.4%

Property Crime Wkly% Chg: 0.5%

City Statistics

Sworn - 9,978
Civilian - 2,819
City pop. approx. - 4.0 M
Square miles - 468
City gangs - 450
Gang members - 45,000
Budget for sworn - 9,963

CRIME MAPS

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LAPD Crime Mapping

Get up-to-date crime statistics for neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles.