Bass orders LAPD patrol surge in San Fernando Valley following burglary spree

Mayor Karen Bass has directed the LAPD to increase patrols and deploy air support along Ventura Boulevard following a series of high-profile home burglaries in the San Fernando Valley.

LA City data breach leaks cop records
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Los Angeles officials are investigating a massive city attorney data breach involving 337,000 files of LAPD personnel records and civil litigation discovery.

Family disputes account of LAPD shooting
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A family is challenging the LAPD's account of a shooting that ended up killing Lerreal Hernandez.

South Los Angeles family challenges account of fatal LAPD shooting

While police report the suspect was armed and noncompliant, the family and their attorneys claim video evidence shows the man was walking away from officers when they opened fire.

LAPD mourns death of Officer Daniel N. Malek

Los Angeles Police Department Officer Daniel N. Malek of the Northeast Area station passed away on March 13, officials announced.

Possibly armed suspect shot by LAPD officers in downtown LA

LAPD officers shot an armed suspect near Seventh Street and Ceres Avenue in downtown Los Angeles Thursday morning following a standoff at an RV.

2 LAPD officers accused of COVID unemployment fraud

LAPD officers Peter Mastrocinque and Nicole Grant face insurance fraud charges for allegedly filing false unemployment claims in 2020 and 2021.

Video shows violent pursuit crash that injured 2 LAPD officers

A police pursuit in downtown Los Angeles ended in a crash early Wednesday morning after officers responded to reports of gunfire at the Produce Market District. Two officers and the suspect were injured in the crash.

LAPD officer accused of skydiving while on disability leave charged with insurance fraud

Los Angeles police officer Christopher Brandon Carnahan faces felony insurance fraud charges for allegedly skydiving while receiving disability benefits for an on-duty injury.

LAPD motorcycle officer hospitalized after 405 Freeway crash in West LA

An LAPD motorcycle officer was injured in a collision on the southbound 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles Sunday, leading to a full freeway closure.

SoCal authorities announce massive DUI crackdown for Super Bowl Sunday

Southern California law enforcement agencies including the CHP and LAPD are increasing patrols and DUI checkpoints for Super Bowl Sunday to prevent impaired driving.

Over 600 alleged traffickers, sex buyers arrested in massive California trafficking sting

Los Angeles authorities announced over 600 arrests and the rescue of 14 children following a weeklong statewide human trafficking investigation called "Operation Reclaim and Rebuild."

LAPD won't enforce California's ICE mask ban, chief says

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell discusses the city's lowest homicide rate since 1966 and explains why the department won't enforce California's ICE mask ban.

LAPD: Homicide cases down 19% in 2025
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Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell released the crime statistics of the city from the 2025 calendar year. Robberies and assaults remain top concerns, but the number of homicide cases reached the lowest in decades.