L.A. Police Protective League Comments on LAPD Shooting of Gun-Grab Suspect

Los Angeles Police Protective League President Tyler Izen issued a statement regarding the shooting of gun grab suspect Ezell Ford Monday. "Increasingly, in the immediate aftermath of any police shooting, unvetted statements by persons claiming to be witnesses are given prominent play. The Ezell Ford incident is no exception," he said.

L.A. Mayor, Council Leaders Strike Deal to Keep Budget Crisis from Shrinking LAPD

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, in turn, said he had no problem with the council’s plan for canceling Police Academy classes next month -- as long as such a move does not result in an overall reduction in the size of the nearly 10,000-officer force.

LAPD Officer and His Adult Son Charged in Child-Porn Case

A veteran Los Angeles Police Department officer has been charged with possessing pornographic images of children.

California Man Gets Life in Prison for 2014 Death of LAPD Officer

Mynor Enrique Varela struck and killed LAPD Officer Roberto Sanchez—a 32-year-old newlywed at the time of his death—with his SUV and then fled the scene. Sanchez's partner—Richard Medina—suffered a broken jaw and other injuries in the collision.

3 LAPD Officers Get MRSA from Contact with Homeless Subject, Union Says

The outbreak started sometime within the last week at the LAPD West Valley station in Reseda when officers arrested a transient who was brought to the station. The station has since undergone cleaning of all surfaces to stop the MRSA from spreading.

LAPD Officers Injured at Protests, Union Slams Department Over Lack of Arrests

While no arrests were made on Monday, LAPD Chief of Police Jim McDonnell said no stand-down order was given.

LAPD and LASD Equip 180 SWAT Officers With Team Wendy Helmets

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) have purchased Team Wendy's EXFIL Ballistic SL helmet for their tactical teams.

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

(Video) Police Death by Suicide: Widow of a Police Officer Speaks Out

Melissa Swailes' husband Officer David Swailes died by suicide in February 2016. In this video she discusses what she talks about when she teaches police officers and agencies about suicide awareness.