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LAPD allowed to use drones as ‘first responders’ under new program
Los Angeles police have only been authorized to use drones in a narrow set of circumstances, including barricaded suspects or ...
Veteran LAPD sergeant killed in line of duty during late-night crash: ‘He died a hero’
He died a hero. He was out there caring for others, putting their safety before his own. He is somebody we will all look to ...
LAPD: Kidnapping call leads to discovery of federal operation in downtown L.A.
Los Angeles Police Department officers responding to a possible kidnapping in downtown Los Angeles ended up walking into a federal immigration operation on Tuesday morning.   Per an LAPD news ...
LAPD chief defends department actions during recent Los Angeles protests
Chief Jim McDonnell wrote that officers faced dangerous, fluid, and violent conditions "when demonstrators began throwing ...
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Suspected Vandal Escapes in LAPD Cruiser, Massive Manhunt Underway in Hollywood
A handcuffed woman stole an LAPD patrol vehicle in Hollywood and remains at large after being initially detained for ...
More LAPD overtime funding authorized for protest response
In an 11-3 vote, council members authorized a loan up to $17.3 million from the reserve fund to the LAPD to pay for sworn ...
LAPD Sergeant Fatally Struck by Vehicle While Approaching Separate Crash: 'He Died a Hero'
Los Angeles Police Department Sergeant Shiou Deng is dead after being struck by a vehicle while approaching a separate crash ...
LAPD Sgt. Shiou Deng killed in early-morning crash on 405 Freeway in Los Angeles
LAPD Sgt. I Shiou Deng died following the 2 a.m. crash on the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles, officials said. He was a 26-year ...
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As LAPD’s mounted unit faces scrutiny over protest tactics, police commission approves a new horse
The LAPD’s Metro Mounted Platoon focuses on “crime prevention, crowd management, and handling demonstrations.” But its recent ...
2 people dead including LAPD sergeant in multi-vehicle crash on southbound 405 Freeway in Brentwood
Two people are dead, including a Los Angeles Police Department sergeant, in a multi-vehicle crash on the southbound 405 ...