NEWS
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Wildfire Relief
January 2025 took a toll on the Los Angeles Area. Fourteen wildfires ravaged parts of LA, with the most devastating fires in Altadena and the

Civil Unrest
For the last 10 days, our LAPD officers have been working 12 hour shifts day in and day out in order to facilitate the first

South Bureau Community Outreach
We continue to support community events such as Chief of Police Community forums, Community Movie Nights, South Bureau Tree Trimming ceremonies, a Human Trafficking Forum,

Youth Cadet Leadership Program
The Youth Cadet Leadership Program is the signature youth program of the LAPD. The Youth Cadet Leadership Program strongly focuses on youth development, youth leadership,

Ballistic Helmets
Although the City supplies ballistic helmets to all officers, the need for a special lightweight helmet is sometimes necessary. For example, the Clandestine Lab Unit

Catalytic Converter Marking Devices
The theft of catalytic converters is on the rise since the value of the precious metals inside the converters continues to skyrocket. For the vehicle owner,

Off-Highway Vehicles 4 Me (OHV4ME) Program
OHV4ME expanded in 2023, growing from being able to previously serve 20 at-risk youth between the ages of 10-17 years to 44 kids. This successful program brings officers and
“The LAPF makes a great difference to the LAPD. With 97% of the LAPD’s budget committed to personnel costs, the LAPF allows us to purchase equipment and technology upgrades, provides funding for specialized training, and supports our community outreach and youth programs that help make a difference in Los Angeles.”
CHIEF JIM MCDONNELL | LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT