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Patrol

Manual Transmission Thwarts L.A. Car Thief

LAPD officers took a car thief into custody early Sunday, when the suspect struggled to operate the manual transmission on the stolen vehicle.

May 5, 2013

Patrol

Judge Tosses $120M Lawsuit In LAPD Shooting

A federal judge dismissed a $120-million wrongful death lawsuit filed against the LAPD by the family of a 19-year-old shot by officers following a pursuit on the Hollywood (101) Freeway in Woodland Hills.

April 30, 2013

Patrol

Video: Stolen Van Rams LAPD Cruisers In Pursuit

The driver of a stolen van was captured by news crews driving on the wrong side of the road, blowing stop signs, and colliding with police cars during a high-speed pursuit Tuesday in South Los Angeles.

April 30, 2013

Patrol

Stolen Van Pursuit In South L.A.

The driver of a stolen van was captured by news crews driving on the wrong side of the road, blowing stop signs, and colliding with police cars during a high-speed pursuit in South Los Angeles. Read the full story here.

April 30, 2013

Training

40 Fired LAPD Officers Seek Reinstatement

In the two months, since fired ex-cop Chris Dorner sought revenge against the LAPD, 40 other fired officers have filed claims seeking reinstatement.

April 28, 2013

Patrol

2 Shot By LAPD In Dorner Manhunt Get $4.2 Million

The city of Los Angeles has agreed to a $4.2 million settlement with the two newspaper delivery women who were injured when LAPD officers opened fire on them during the Chris Dorner manhunt.

April 22, 2013

Special Units

LAPD To Keep Quiet About Celebrity 'Swatting'

The Los Angeles Police Department announced Thursday that it would take the unusual step of no longer issuing press releases or immediately confirming instances of celebrity "swatting," saying intense media coverage seems to be fueling more incidents.

April 11, 2013

Patrol

Anti-Pension Propaganda from Shadowy Websites

Public employee critics in their continuing attempt to place all blame for economic woes on public employees have begun a new line of attack. This time they're employing social media and shadowy websites to bolster their cause.

April 10, 2013

Careers

Law Enforcement: A Path Into the Middle Class

The Police Orientation Preparation Program places career-bound, law enforcement students in an established LAPD training environment. Students graduate with an associate's degree and gain real-life experience as they prepare for a career in law enforcement.

April 3, 2013

Patrol

LAPD Faces $2.4M Payouts To Black, Lesbian Officers

The city of Los Angeles is facing payouts of $1.2 million and $1.24 million to LAPD officers who sued the department, claiming discrimination, reports the Los Angeles Times.

March 27, 2013

Patrol

Donors Rethink Dorner Reward Money

Several groups who promised part of the $1.2 million reward for fugitive ex-LAPD cop Chris Dorner have balked at following through on their pledges.

March 24, 2013

Patrol

Lessons from the Onion Field

"How could this have happened?" The answer is found when you realize that in the past half century you have had the benefit of improved tactical training that came at the cost of the blood and minds of officers like Ian Campbell and Karl Hettinger.

March 24, 2013