LAPD report says confusion, miscommunication hampered Palisades fire response

An LAPD after-action report pointed to breakdowns in communications, sloppy record keeping and poor coordination with the ...

Disturbing video shows LAPD officer fatally striking skateboarder with vehicle

Video released of the Sept. 19 fatal crash shows an LAPD officer crashing into a 30-year-old skateboarder in a center median in Highland Park, killing Gerardo "Jerry" Estrada.
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LAPD refuses to release records, says data could lead to 'public panic'

The LAPD denied that request on Oct. 30. Even though the LAPD has maintained the records for more than two decades to improve ...

After-Action Report Calls LAPD Officers' Efforts 'Courageous and Heroic' During Palisades Fire

But the 92-page LAPD report pointed out difficulties coordinating with the Los Angeles Fire Department and a lack of stable ...
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LAPD’s Mental Evaluation Unit Criticized for Armed Response in Mental Crises

The LAPD's Mental Evaluation Unit (MEU) was created to reduce potential violence during police contacts involving people ...

Attempted murder suspect arrested following pursuit in California

The chase started in the San Fernando Valley. LAPD's Van Nuys Division said the suspect allegedly stabbed someone Saturday in ...

6 arrested for allegedly stealing over $2.6 million worth of items from Southern California eyewear stores

Six suspects were arrested for allegedly stealing over $2.6 million worth of merchandise from high-end sunglass and optical ...
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Newborn baby girl found dead near USC campus, police say

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A baby was found dead near the USC campus early Tuesday morning, police said. Details are limited, but ...

California museum’s collection looted: Over 1,000 items stolen in early morning heist

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Police in California are investigating the theft of more than 1,000 items from a museum’s collection ...