LAPD Heads to Paris to Learn from Terrorist Tragedy

Hoping to learn about ways to prevent and respond to terrorist attacks, the Los Angeles Police Department will send a team to Paris to meet with authorities there as they continue to carry out raids on suspected terror cells in response to the attacks that left 129 people dead.

LAPD Video: Realistic-Looking Projectile Launcher Fired at Cops Leads to OIS

Los Angeles police released video of when a man fired what appeared to be a handgun at officers and they returned fire. Once the man was in custody, it was revealed that he shot at cops with a .50-caliber projectile launcher. Nobody was injured.

Man Convicted in Plot to Murder LAPD Detective Granted Parole

A man convicted in the 1985 plot to kill a Los Angeles police detective will be released on parole within the week, over the objections of city police leaders.

LAPD to Ride Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

The Los Angeles Police Department has issued a purchase order for 75 ABS-equipped Harley-Davidson Police Electra Glide motorcycles to replace a portion of the agency’s existing fleet of 393 motorcycles.

LAPD Officers Rescue Hostages During Store Barricade Incident

Over the course of the standoff, police and SWAT officers helped some customers escape down ladders from windows and could be seen carrying children to safety.

LAPD Officers Must Now Explain Pretextual Stops

Under the updated policy, officers making a pretextual stop will have to articulate on their body-worn video cameras the reason for the change.

LAPD Releases Body Camera Video of Gun Grab Attack, "Pistol-Whipping" in Station

Investigators say 29-year-old Jose Guzman walked into the Harbor station attacked an officer, took away his gun, and beat the officer with the weapon.

Los Angeles Police Protective League

LAPD Detective, Union Leader Says City Like "The Purge" During Crime Wave

Los Angeles Police Protective League Director Jamie McBride explained that he's telling people not to visit "because we don't think we can keep you safe."