The militarization of police (paramilitarization of police in some media) is the use of military equipment and tactics by law enforcement officers. [1] This includes the use of armored …

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), officially known as the City of Los Angeles Police Department, is the primary law enforcement agency of Los Angeles, California, United States. …

Feb 17, 2025 · View publicly released video recordings that capture critical incidents involving LAPD officers. Consistent with our motto, “to protect and to serve”, The Los Angeles Police …

Metropolitan Division, commonly referred to as Metro Division or just Metro, is an elite division of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) under its Special Operations Group. Metropolitan …

1 day ago · Before long, the Los Angeles Police Department permitted its first female officer to wear a more feminine uniform of her own design, along with a special “Policewoman’s Badge …

2 days ago · An initial report of an armed suspect inside Loma Linda University Children's Hospital that prompted a large police response resulted to be a swatting call. 24/7 Live Los …

Feb 11, 2025 · Officers have detained two wanted suspects after a chase in South L.A., the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to KTLA on Monday night. LAPD said the driver and …

2 days ago · In 2021, Los Angeles Police responded in full tactical gear to the home of Black Lives Matter L.A. co-founder Melina Abdullah after receiving a call from someone claiming …

2 days ago · The Los Angeles Police Department had said a group of teenagers, motivated by racial hatred, were behind the swatting incidents. More to Read False report of shooter at …

The mission of the Los Angeles Police Department is to safeguard the lives and property of the people they serve, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime, and the enhance public safety …