The LAPD’s new chief wants residents to start calling the police again
Crime is trending down in Los Angeles, with homicides alone on track to fall 15% compared to last year, but newly sworn-in LAPD Chief Jim…
Jim McDonnell sworn in as LAPD chief amid immigration concerns
The Los Angeles City Council on Friday confirmed Jim McDonnell as the city’s 59th police chief in a split 11-2 vote, and he was later…
After Trump win, next LAPD chief’s immigration record under scrutiny
The clashes that longtime immigration advocate Martha Arevalo had with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department under Jim McDonnell were years ago — but still…
In two L.A. City Council races, police ‘abolition’ is a wedge issue
Long before she uttered the words “F— the police,” Los Angeles City Council candidate Ysabel Jurado made clear she was not happy with the city’s…
When should a candidate apologize? The question roils the Jurado-De León race
Los Angeles police officer Roberto Yanez said he has spent much of his career forging ties with residents in South L.A. and Watts, working with…
What type of LAPD chief will Jim McDonnell be? Clues may lie in the past
When Jim McDonnell is officially sworn in as the next Los Angeles police chief on Nov. 14, daunting challenges await. The list includes dealing with…
Kevin de León aide played a role in “F— the police” controversy
In a room full of students at Cal State L.A. last week, a young man told Los Angeles City Council candidate Ysabel Jurado that he…
L.A. council candidate takes heat for saying ‘F— the police’ while discussing LAPD spending
The candidate running to unseat Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León faced sharp criticism on Monday for saying “F— the police” at a recent…
‘Bad Boys’ alum Theresa Randle detained by LAPD
Theresa Randle, the actor who long played the devoted wife of Martin Lawrence‘s Marcus Burnett in three “Bad Boys” films, was taken into custody in…
Mayor to select Jim McDonnell as new LAPD chief
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is expected to announce that she has selected Jim McDonnell to serve as the city’s next police chief, ending a…
Inside Kamala Harris’ record on ‘defunding’ police and on safety
A few weeks into the largest racial justice protests in modern American history, the lone Black woman in the U.S. Senate appeared on “Good Morning…
Family of store manager killed by LAPD gets $9.5-million settlement
The city of Los Angeles will pay nearly $40 million to settle three lawsuits alleging abuses by the LAPD, including a case brought by the…
LAPD voiced concerns about city attorney’s push to charge a protester, memo says
Earlier this year, high-level officials in the Los Angeles Police Department asked for a meeting with city prosecutors to discuss a source of friction between…
LAPD chief candidate field narrows to about 10, a mix of outsiders and insiders
After an initial round of interviews, the number of contenders to be the next Los Angeles police chief has been narrowed to about 10 names,…
Analysis: LAPD still shoots people holding ‘edged weapon’ in a crisis
Los Angeles police officials have been trying for years to curb officer shootings of people in crisis who are holding a knife, machete or other…
Plan to overhaul LAPD discipline system faces last-minute collapse
With a deadline for submitting ballot measures looming, the Los Angeles City Council remains divided over the language for a proposal that could give the…
Fights break out at Gaza protest outside of LA synagogue; mayor to meet with LAPD chief
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ordered additional patrols around a prominent Los Angeles synagogue after violence outside of it on Sunday. File Photo by Eric…
L.A. wants to make firing bad cops easier. Should the LAPD’s watchdog have a role?
The LAPD’s much-maligned disciplinary system is on the verge of a major transformation, and members of the Los Angeles Police Commission expressed concern Tuesday about…
L.A. City Council refuses police dog donation over training firm’s name it shares with Hitler bunker
The Los Angeles City Council has declined a donation for two police dogs after one city leader raised concerns that the canines were trained by…
LAPD tells officers to be available in case of election unrest
The Los Angeles Police Department has informed all its officers that they may need to reschedule any vacations around election day as the agency prepares…