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How can I do a ride-along with the Los Angeles Police Department?
Each year the Los Angeles Police Department receives thousands of requests to ride along with a police officer on patrol. Unfortunately, given limited personnel resources the Department must prioritize which of these requests it can grant. The general purpose of the ride-along is to educate the public and open up the lines of communication with the community, thus fostering an environment of mutual trust and respect.
The Department will attempt to comply with requests for ride-alongs from members of the community and other law enforcement organizations whenever practicable.
Note: All requests to ride in a police vehicle for the purpose of gathering information for published articles, and all requests from the media shall be referred to and coordinated with the Officer in Charge, Media Relations Section.
If you would like more information on completing a ride-along with the Los Angeles Police Department, please contact the commanding officer of your local Community Police Station.
Where can I obtain information on police vehicle auctions?
The Los Angeles Police Department contracts with Nationwide Auto Sales to conduct the auction of police vehicles. The auctions are generally conducted the first and third Saturday of each month. For further reference, please contact:
Nationwide Auto Sales
13005 E. Temple Avenue
City of Industry, CA 91746
626-968-3110 or 888-628-4659
Where can I obtain information on police auctions?
The Los Angeles Police Department contracts with Property Bureau to conduct the auction of police property. The auctions typically include bicycles, radios, jewelry, and other valuable items that could not be returned to the owner. For future reference, please contact:
Property Bureau
3551 Camino Mira Costa
Suite C
San Clemente, CA 92672
949-240-2730
www.propertyroom.com
Where are police auctions conducted?
The Los Angeles Police Department contracts with www.PropertyBureau.com to conduct the internet auction of police property. The auctions typically include bicycles, radios, jewelry, and other valuable items that could not be returned to the owner. For future reference:
www.PropertyBureau.com or www.stealitback.com
3351 Camino Mira Costa, Suite C
San Clemente, CA 92672
949-234-0204
Does the Los Angeles Police Department have a lost and found section?
The Los Angeles Police Department does not have a "Lost and Found." Found property is put into the Property System and remains there for 90 days, after which it is disposed of in the manner prescribed by law. Found property can be indexed by the owner's name if it is known, but can also be indexed to a finder or Department employee. Questions regarding lost property are best addressed to the Police Division closest to the site of the loss.
How can I obtain an item with an LAPD logo on it such as a badge, shoulder patch, hat, pin or T-shirt?
Due to budgeting and security constraints, The Los Angeles Police Department is unable to provide any uniform items to the public. However, shoulder patches and other memorabilia may be purchased in person by visiting the Los Angeles Police Revolver and Athletic Club (L.A.P.R.A.A.C.) located at the Los Angeles Police Academy, 1880 N. Academy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 213-221-3101.
Badges are issued only by the Chief of Police to those who have graduated the Los Angeles Police Department Academy. They are the property of the City of Los Angeles and cannot be sold.
Where can I purchase surplus police equipment?
The Los Angeles Police Department does not sell surplus police equipment to the general public and is currently prohibited by the Los Angeles City Charter from doing so.
Where can I get fingerprinted?
The LAPD’s fingerprinting capabilities are for law enforcement support only, and therefore, the LAPD does not provide fingerprinting services to the public. Please contact the Records and Identification (R&I) Division Watch Commander at 213-485-2603 for information regarding where fingerprints may be obtained or look in the telephone Yellow Pages under the heading "Fingerprinting".
How can I contribute to the Los Angeles Police Department? There are three primary ways to donate directly to the Los Angeles Police Department and its members. We do not solicit for funds over the phone. If you are contacted by an organization that claims to be representing the LAPD, please call the Police Commission Investigations Division 213-485-2102.
The Los Angeles Police Foundation creates partnerships to provide resources and programs that help the police to serve at their highest level and to enhance LAPD-community relations.
Formed in 1998, the Foundation provides funding for Police Department programs and equipment not included in the City budget, making an indispensable contribution to the safety and effectiveness of the Police Department. The Foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
- Join the Foundation as a member
- Make a donation to honor or memorialize a friend, relative or colleague
- Contribute to the scholarship fund for students entering the field of law enforcement
- Support events such as the True Blue gala at Paramount Studios
For more information, please contact:
Los Angeles Police Foundation
P.O. Box 86011
Los Angeles, CA 90086
Phone: 213-741-4550
Fax: 213-741-4554
The Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation assists LAPD members when tragedy strikes, specifically injury and death. Since 1972, the Foundation has stepped in with financial support to ease the pain of catastrophic illness, injuries, and death. The Foundation also provides funding for a college degree to dependents of fallen LAPD members.
The William H. Parker Los Angeles Police Foundation was founded in October 1966, as a memorial to Police Chief William H. Parker. The Parker Foundation’s purpose is to advance professionalism within the Los Angeles Police Department by funding specialized law enforcement training and by purchasing the latest technological equipment for law enforcement purposes.
The foundation is comprised of leaders from the business community and training professionals from the LAPD, and is funded through tax-deductible contributions from the Los Angeles community. LAPD officers rely on the resources of the foundation because most specialized training is not available through City-budgeted programs.
For more information on how to make a contribution, contact:
The William H. Parker Los Angeles Police Foundation
1880 North Academy Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-847-1226/1227
Fax: 213-226-1634
Donations may also be made to:
Trust Fund
Monies from the Los Angeles Police Trust Fund may be used for the purchase of equipment, services, furnishings, program elements, or activities.
Donations may be sent to:
Los Angeles Police Trust Fund
150 N. Los Angeles Street, Room 634
Los Angeles, CA, 90012
For further information call 213-485-3277
Volunteer
Volunteers are welcome at all 19 Geographic Areas. The Department Volunteer Coordinator's phone number is 213-485-4084. Click here for more information on Volunteer Programs within the LAPD
Whom should I contact in the event of a natural disaster?
You can visit the following web sites for information on disaster preparedness:
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