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Stay up to date with LAPD news, crime updates and announcements from the Los Angeles Police Department — one of the largest municipal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. Known for its “protect and serve” motto, the LAPD plays a central role in public safety, community outreach and high-profile investigations. Follow this page for the latest Los Angeles Police Department news, including officer-involved incidents, crime reports and department initiatives.

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Where can I find the latest LAPD news and updates?

You can find the latest news and official statements from the Los Angeles Police Department on their Newsroom page. For breaking stories, updates are also frequently posted to the department’s X (formerly Twitter) account, as well as Police1’s LAPD topic page.

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 section. You can view incidents by neighborhood, time frame and crime type.

How does the LAPD handle officer-involved shootings and internal investigations?

The LAPD investigates officer-involved shootings through its Force Investigation Division and the Office of the Inspector General. Detailed reports and updates are posted on the Use of Force page, which includes statistics and summaries of critical incidents.

What community programs and events is the LAPD currently involved in?

The LAPD supports several outreach efforts, including youth mentorship, Coffee with a Cop and National Night Out. Details on ongoing programs can be found at the Community Engagement section on X.

How can I contact the LAPD for press inquiries or public records requests?

For media inquiries, the LAPD Media Relations Division can be reached through the Media Relations contact page. To submit a public records request, visit the City of Los Angeles Records Request.

What is the LAPD non-emergency phone number?

For non-emergency situations, contact the LAPD at 1-877-ASK-LAPD (877-275-5273). More contact numbers and station details are listed here.

The stolen merchandise included tequila, pet food and personal care products, as well as a shipment of bitcoin mining computers valued at $2.7 million
LAPD says the burglars drilled through reinforced concrete, bypassed cameras and escaped undetected
LAPD’s recruitment campaign targets adults 21–35 with ads on Instagram, Twitch, Reddit and LA billboards
Randy Rangel, who spent 32 years with the department before retiring in 2023, claimed he was retaliated against after he reported fraud, discrimination and lax supervision
The league’s suit accused the commander of passing herself off as a lower-ranking officer and filling out a survey meant to grade supervisors
Helicopter video showed the suspect lying face down by a pool with two shotguns resting on a nearby table
“This progress is the direct result of the tireless work of our [LEOs], community leaders and residents who have come together to build a safer, stronger city,” Mayor Karen Bass said
The man, who was struck twice with beanbags from a less lethal weapon, fell to the ground, got up and continued to advance toward officers
Previously, the 38-year-old CAD system went down on New Year’s Eve , when a Y2K-style glitch was “not allowing personnel to log on with the new year,” LASD stated
An unlawful assembly was declared when LAPD received a request for help from the California Highway Patrol after its officers were struck by objects being thrown by the crowd