LAPD allowed to use drones as ‘first responders’ under new program
The Los Angeles Police Commission said it cites the success of seeing other police stations around the country using drones. This said LAPD could deploy unmanned aerial vehicles through daily emergency calls. The private watchdog approved an updated policy on Tuesday that would allow drones to be used in more situations, including a “call for […]
LAPD protest response once again triggers outrage, injuries, lawsuits
Bridget Coberg arrived near Los Angeles City Hall for the “King’s Day” festival on June 14th and found what she described as a peaceful scene. As far as she knows, no one was discussing with the police. The city’s curfew enforcement has not started for hours. But at first glance, officers began firing rubber bullets […]
Rich L.A. neighborhood’s surveillance tech gift to LAPD sparks drama
When residents of the Ritzy West LA area experienced an increase in robbery last year, they decided to invest in technology to combat the issue. Neighborhood Association of Cheviot Hills, a community of million-dollar homes sandwiched between 10 highways and cities of the century, has raised over $200,000 to buy a score for a controversial […]
Mayor and LAPD chief tout declines in homicides and shootings
Los Angeles leaders are promoting the latest crime data, at least on paper, as evidence that cities are safe and secure. Figures released Monday show that murders fell by about 14% in the city compared to last year in 2023, but a small number of people were hit by gunfights during the same period. The […]
LAPD captain claims she saw cops slam teen — then faced union’s wrath
The case of Los Angeles Police Captain Silvia Saint -chess in a collision course with a coalition of more than 8,000 ranks and file police officers began with 911 calls about the city’s East Side battle. Two Horenbeck Division officers appeared and found two young women discussing on the street next to the gray SUV. […]
A slimmed-down LAPD seems here to stay. Will the city still be safe?
Mayor Karen Bus, Mayor of Los Angeles, sold as a wise investment to re -growth the Los Angeles Police to 9,500 members before the election in 2022, when the salaries of a general police officer in the city were raised last year. For several months, the bus and the leaders of the Los Angeles police […]
LAPD reviews scores of bomb threats a year. Did deputy mayor send one?
Last spring, dispatchers at Los Angeles International Airport received an anonymous call suggesting that a Spirit Airlines flight bound for Las Vegas would “explode.” In April, a staff member at a legal clinic received a call from someone threatening to bring a grenade into the office if the lawyer did not contact him. Then, in […]
Mayor and LAPD chief tout double-digit drop in homicides
Los Angeles has seen double-digit declines in homicides, nonfatal shootings and homicides related to gang conflicts so far this year, according to police data released Tuesday. City officials touted the numbers as evidence of improving public safety after concerns about criminally motivated voters in November’s election. Mayor Karen Bass highlighted the numbers Tuesday during an […]
Mayor and LAPD chief tout double-digit drop in homicides
Los Angeles has seen double-digit declines in homicides, nonfatal shootings and homicides related to gang conflicts so far this year, according to police data released Tuesday. City officials touted the numbers as evidence of improving public safety after concerns about criminally motivated voters in November’s election. Mayor Karen Bass highlighted the numbers early Tuesday at […]
Jim McDonnell sworn in as LAPD chief amid immigration concerns
The Los Angeles City Council on Friday approved Jim McDonnell as the city’s 59th police chief by an 11-2 vote, and he was then formally sworn in in front of a packed room of city leaders. Several City Council members praised Mayor Karen Bass for choosing a respected and experienced law officer to lead the […]
