LAPD Working to Allow Non-Citizen DACA Officers to Carry Off Duty

The topic of DACA recipients working as police officers is complicated and raises many legal and safety questions, including whether a non-citizen should ever arrest a US citizen and what would happen if a DACA migrant suddenly loses their legal status.

Off-Duty LAPD Officer Killed in Crash with DUI Suspect

Brian David Oliveri, 20, the driver of the other vehicle, was injured in the crash and was transported to a hospital, police said. Based on preliminary evidence, it is suspected that he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the collision.

LAPD to Test Axon’s Next-Generation TASER

Initially, the devices will be rolled out at the four divisions with the highest rates of Taser use: Southeast, 77th Street, Central and Hollywood.

More Than 1,000 Apply for LAPD After Pay Increase

Until August, the LAPD had received around 840 applications each month, and it had been struggling to fill classes at the police academy.

Video: Man Opens Fire on LAPD Officers Driving in Broad Daylight

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.

LAPD Officers Awarded $13 Million Over Allegations of Drawing Hitler Mustache on Suspect

The man lodged a complaint with the police department, alleging that his eyebrows and mustache had been shaved off, and someone had drawn various objects on his body with a Sharpie.

LAPD Unveils Memorial to Fallen K-9s

A ceremony honoring the service of K-9s and revealing the statue was attended by city and LAPD officials as well as LAPD K-9s and their handlers and K-9s and handlers from other area agencies.

Homeless Man Bites Off LAPD Officer’s Finger

During the incident, the suspect bit off a portion of a sergeant’s pinky finger, said LAPD. Witnesses said the man also tried to bite other nearby cops before he was subdued.

New Los Angeles Mayor Wants to Rebuild LAPD with Incentives, “Reduced Barriers”

In an interview, Mayor Bass said if the city fails to fix its recruitment and retention problems, the LAPD could easily fall below 9,000 officers in the coming months.