Critical Incident Videos View publicly released video recordings that capture critical incidents involving LAPD officers.

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With 8,832 officers [8] and 3,000 civilian staff, [2] it is the third-largest municipal police department in the United States, after the New York City Police Department and the Chicago Police …

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Protecting Those Who Protect Others - The Los Angeles Police Protective League has a proud and distinguished history representing dedicated and professional sworn members of the LAPD.

Once the report has been approved, a LAPD report number will be issued and a copy of the final report will be emailed back to you. Please click here to look up your Community Police Station …

3 days ago · Two suspects were taken into custody hours after police swarmed an apartment building in downtown Los Angeles following reports of a shooting Wednesday.

Sep 16, 2025 · What are the recent crime reports and safety alerts from the LAPD? The LAPD shares crime data and community alerts through its Crime Mapping tool and Community Alerts …

All LAPD Officers start in patrol. While many Officers will choose to remain in patrol, others put in for promotions or for transfer to specialized divisions after a few years in the field.

The LAPD Air Support Division (ASD) is the largest municipal airborne law enforcement operation in the world and boasts the nation’s biggest rooftop heliport.