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Venice Beach is the second largest tourist attraction in California, after Disneyland

The LAPD was established in 1869

The Los Angeles Police Academy was used for the 1932 Olympic Game's pistol and rifle competitions

The Los Angeles Police Academy remains a favorite of filmmakers, whose "Academy Arches" are recognizable around the world

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Responsibilites of the Narcotics Division

The LAPD Narcotics Division is respondible for the following:

- Investigating and interdicting the importation of illegal drugs in the City of Los Angeles

- Investigating and arresting drug dealers and buyers who engage in illegal drug transactions

- Assisting prosecuting agencies in preparing successful narcotics cases for court

- Preparing narcotics-related civil and criminal forfeiture cases involving illegal profits derived from drug transactions

- Collecting, archiving and disseminating narcotics-related intelligence for successful narcotics investigations and prosecution

- Acting as a legislative analyst for proposed laws involving illegal narcotics in the City of Los Angeles, the State of California or, before the United States Congress

Note: Another LAPD entity, Juvenile Division’s Juvenile Narcotics Section is responsible for investigating narcotics violations when committed by juveniles in the City of Los Angeles.