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Central Traffic Division
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Hendley Hawkins
Captain IICaptain Hendley Hawkins was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, by...
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The Central Traffic Division is staffed by 150 sworn and civilian members of the police department. It is responsible for traffic enforcement and collision investigation for all of Central Bureau, which includes Central, Northeast, Hollenbeck, Newton, and Rampart Areas – a total of 1,139 street miles.
Phone Directory
| Who to Call | When to Use | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | To report Emergencies Only | 9-1-1 |
| Non-emergency | To report any non-emergency crime | 877-ASK-LAPD |
| Front Desk | General inquiries and information | 213-833 3746 |
| Detective Desk | Investigative-related questions | 213-833-3713 |
| Area Commanding Officer | Business hours only | 213-833-3744 |
| Viertel's Tow (Rampart) | For impounded or recovered vehicles | 213-250-0143 |
| Absolute Tow (Hollenbeck) | For impounded or recovered vehicles | 323-225-9294 |
| US Tow (Newton) | For impounded or recovered vehicles | 213-749-7100 |
| Viertel's Tow (Central/Northeast) | For impounded or recovered vehicles | 323-342-0342 |
| Community Traffic Safety Unit | 213-833-3745 | |
| Street Racing Team | 213-486-0736 |