February 26, 2010 – On the athletic field at the Los Angeles Police Academy in Elysian Park, the newest members of the Department proudly stood at attention as they were presented with their diploma of graduation. Twenty-one individuals underwent six…

On February 17, 2010 The Los Angeles Police Department along with representatives from Nixle held a press conference to introduce the system to the City. Nixle is the first professional-grade mass communications platform which allows the police department to communicate…

January 29, 2010 – On the athletic field at the Los Angeles Police Academy in Elysian Park, the newest members of the Department proudly stood at attention as they were presented with their diploma of graduation. Twenty-nine individuals underwent six…

LOS ANGELES – The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks in partnership with Councilmember Dennis Zine renamed West Valley Park as “LAPD Swat Officer Randal D. Simmons Park” in memory of the fallen LAPD SWAT officer on…

January 5, 2009 – In a joint news conference held in the Tom Bradley International Terminal, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Chief Charlie Beck, Los Angeles World Airport Police, and other local and federal agents praised the increased security measures in place…

On a cold but clear sunny day thirty new Los Angeles Police Officers marched across the famous LAPD Elysian Park academy field. The ceremony opened up with the invocation from the Department Chaplain. He prayed over the class and stated…

Elysian Park academy witnessed a historic event as Chief Charlie Beck presided and inspected the latest recruit class to graduate from the Los Angeles Police Academy. The graduation ceremony was historic since it is the first under the leadership of…

November 19, 2009- On a sunny but breezy morning Devonshire Division had its formal inspection. The ceremony commenced with the rendition of the National Anthem performed by Officer Rosalyn Curry, followed by the marching of the LAPD color guard. The…

The Reserve Officer and Volunteer Section of the Los Angeles Police Department regret to announce the passing of one of its dedicated members. Specialist Reserve Max Kerstein passed away on November 17, 2009 in West Los Angeles, California. Max joined…

•Police Cmmission President John Mack said he and the other members of the Board would be participating in Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s press conference to announce his selection for the new Police Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department. •Police Commissioner…