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LAPD explores policy shift allowing DACA officers to carry firearms off duty

LAPD explores policy shift allowing DACA officers to carry firearms off duty

December 25, 2023

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has announced that they are considering a policy change to empower officers who are also recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) […] Read More

Los Angeles Police Department staffing shortage worsens, reaches lowest point in years

Los Angeles Police Department staffing shortage worsens, reaches lowest point in years

August 30, 2023

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) continues to grapple with a worsening staffing shortage as the number of its officers has dropped below 9,000 — a level not seen since […] Read More

“We’re not messing around”: L.A. County sheriff appoints constitutional policing advisor to break up deputy gangs and institute reforms

“We’re not messing around”: L.A. County sheriff appoints constitutional policing advisor to break up deputy gangs and institute reforms

February 24, 2023

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna announced his appointment for director of his new Office of Constitutional Policing on February 15. The selection of Eileen Decker, L.A.’s former top federal […] Read More

“We need to defend good policing”: Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna lists goals at swearing-in ceremony

“We need to defend good policing”: Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna lists goals at swearing-in ceremony

December 13, 2022

Recently elected Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna vowed to ensure accountability and “good policing” at his swearing-in ceremony on December  3. “I want to thank the voters of Los […] Read More

SoCal law enforcement agencies work with racetracks to offer safe alternative to street takeovers

SoCal law enforcement agencies work with racetracks to offer safe alternative to street takeovers

October 4, 2022

Southern California law enforcement agencies are working to combat street takeovers by encouraging safer alternatives for racing enthusiasts. Officials from the LAPD, Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol and […] Read More

Proposal would allow Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to remove sheriff for “serious misconduct”

Proposal would allow Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to remove sheriff for “serious misconduct”

August 12, 2022

Los Angeles voters will soon vote on a proposal that would give the L.A. County Board of Supervisors the authority to remove a sheriff for unlawful actions and abuse of […] Read More

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