LAPD is experiencing a significant shortage of staff before the 2028 Olympics.
Gunfire echoed from a dormitory at UCLA on Wednesday morning as a large contingent of LAPD officers responded to the scene. This was all part of an extensive simulation of an attack at the actual location of the Olympic Village for the upcoming Summer 2028 Games. Hendrick Hall, which is intended to accommodate athletes during […]
LAPD Specialist: D4vd’s Garage Showed Evidence of Blood Where Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s Body Was Probably Dismembered
Defense Strategy Begins in D4vd Case LOS ANGELES (AP) — On Thursday, lawyers for D4vd started to unveil their defense strategy. They questioned police about the lack of extensive DNA testing on items found in the singer’s home and car, which authorities claim were involved in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. This hearing […]
Video of LAPD shootout shows moment suspect aimed at officer
LA Shootout Captured on Body Cam Recently released footage from the LAPD reveals the intense moments of a shootout in Boyle Heights, where a suspect who was trying to escape turns around, brandishes a handgun, and fires at officers. In the chaos, one officer was shot in the chest, but fortunately, he was thrown backwards […]
LAPD revisits disputed Flock agreement due to privacy issues
Flock Safety Addresses LAPD Concerns Amid Contract Renegotiations The Los Angeles Police Department is currently in discussions to renegotiate a contract with Flock Safety, largely due to worries surrounding privacy and data-sharing. CEO Garrett Langley maintains that the company has already implemented technical safety measures in California. The Atlanta-based firm has drawn criticism from activists […]
LAPD Ends Partnership with License-Plate Camera Company over Data Ownership Issues
LAPD Halts Flock Safety Contract Over Privacy Concerns The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has put a stop to its contract with Flock Safety, the operator of certain license plate recognition cameras. This suspension is part of an ongoing disagreement regarding privacy rights and the management of recorded footage. This update came to light through […]
LAPD halts use of license plate cameras due to debate over video rights
The Los Angeles Police Department has decided to terminate its contract with a surveillance company called Flock Safety, which manages a portion of the city’s license plate reading camera system. This move, confirmed by department CIO Dean Giaramas, is attributed to disagreements over the management of the camera footage. Flock, headquartered in Atlanta, has faced […]
Bodycam reveals LAPD officers shooting at a Boyle Heights man during a violent encounter
Police Standoff Leads to Gunfire in Boyle Heights Newly released body camera footage reveals the intense moment when police fired upon a man during a chaotic standoff in Boyle Heights. The incident, which unfolded around 1:35 a.m. on May 16, began after a 911 call reported an assault involving a knife. The caller, a woman […]
Driver charged with murder after holding fundraiser following the deaths of an LAPD officer and a Whole Foods employee
A driver, Mario Bickham, 36, from Los Angeles, has been charged with second-degree murder following a crash that resulted in the deaths of a police officer and a Whole Foods employee. This tragic incident occurred on June 23, 2025, on the heavily trafficked Highway 405. The announcement of the charges was made by Los Angeles […]
LAPD union criticizes City Hall for changes in police oversight
Los Angeles’ influential police union is urging city officials to pause a contentious oversight review of the LAPD, which would increase political control over police policies. They argue that the city is breaching labor laws and misleading the City Council. In a letter addressed to the City Council, the Los Angeles Police Protective League criticized […]
National Action Network calls for LAPD bodycam video following dog shooting during Knicks celebration
Activists opposing police actions are calling for the release of body camera footage after a Los Angeles Police Department officer fatally shot a dog during celebrations for the New York Knicks’ NBA championship victory in Canoga Park this past weekend. The event has ignited local outrage and spurred a significant online fundraising effort. It’s also […]