LAPD Officer Ranks Shrink Below 9,000

The Department grew to more than 9,000 in the ‘90s when Mayor Richard Riordan and the City Council were united in efforts to try to grow the department to at least 10,000 officers.

San Diego K-9 Killed During Shootout, Suspect Dead

Police say they spotted the suspect on the run further down the street, armed with a gun. Police say a K-9 was deployed at that point.

LASD Recruit Dies Months After Suffering Injuries in Training Run Crash

Alejandro "Alex" Martinez was one of the 25 cadets from various law enforcement agencies across LA County who was on a training run on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Man Accused of Making 7,000 Prank Calls to CA Sheriff’s Agency

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the suspect made as many as 7,000 spam calls to the Sheriff’s Department beginning in April using a blocked number.

San Francisco Welcomes Largest Recruit Class Since 2020

“I am overjoyed as I look on at this class of recruits,” Chief William Scott said. “Our recruitment unit has worked hard to streamline the hiring process and double down on the quality of applicants as well as the quantity. I thank them..."

CA City May Declare Emergency Over Officer Shortage

The recommendation, according to city documents, comes as Vallejo Police "has now reached a critical stage in staffing," with just 43 sworn officers to patrol the entire city, which has a population of 120,000.

LA County Sheriff’s K-9 Airlifted After Overheating During Search

The dog was aiding the Special Enforcement Bureau, LASD’s elite tactical and search-and-rescue team, during efforts to find a missing hiker.

Abducted TX Girl Rescued After Alerting California Officers with “Help Me” Sign

A witness telephoned law enforcement, who upon arrival saw the suspect standing outside the vehicle and saw the victim – who mouthed the word “Help” – inside the car.

Oakland Police Tells Residents to Reinforce Doors Because of Home Invasions

After Little Girl’s Puppy Intentionally Killed, CA Deputies Give Her a Rescue Dog

The sheriff's office said the suspect drove up to the dog which was in the road. The dog's owner was reportedly trying to get it out of the roadway, when the driver yelled at her saying it should not be on the roadway then ran it over.