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LASD members supporting law enforcement at Paris Summer Olympics and gaining valuable experience.

LASD and LAPD officers deploying to Paris for the Games to ensure public safety and collaborate with international police forces.

The LAPD chief search continues with three secret finalists forwarded to Mayor Bass, reflecting on the city's ongoing public safety challenges.

False bomb threats are on the rise, linked to major social events and past incidents, prompting serious investigations despite being hoaxes.

Two LAPD officers were injured when their patrol car flipped after being struck by a vehicle driven by a juvenile DUI suspect.

LAPD arrested Ricardo Villanueva for a series of arson fires in Sherman Oaks, reflecting ongoing concerns about public safety and property damage.

Jim McDonnell's proposed LAPD chief salary of $507,509 surpasses that of major city leaders, inciting debate over police spending.

Hannah Kobayashi was found safe after a month-long search involving LAPD and family turmoil over her disappearance.

Chanel Maya Banks, reported missing, has conflicting reports about her status, with family insisting she is still missing despite LAPD stating she was found safe.

Chanel Maya Banks has been missing for two weeks, raising concerns and suspicions among her family regarding her husband's lack of cooperation in the search.

Hannah Kobayashi has been found safe after disappearing and crossing into Mexico, a situation that sparked extensive search efforts and family distress.

Hannah Kobayashi is classified as a voluntary missing person after being seen crossing into Mexico, with no signs of foul play detected.

Hannah Kobayashi's missed flight was deemed intentional by LAPD, but her family disputes this claim.

Both missing persons cases highlighted how quickly narratives can spread and shift in the age of social media and news coverage.

Ultimately, the police concluded neither woman was missing in the traditional sense, as both had chosen to leave willingly.

Hannah Kobayashi has been found safe after her disappearance prompted a massive search and significant media attention.

Hannah Kobayashi missed her flight and was seen crossing into Mexico, raising concerns about her disappearance.

The LAPD's SWAT unit faces allegations of a violent culture and cover-ups, leading to a whistleblower lawsuit and claims of unfair treatment against officers.

Timothy Colomey exposes misconduct in LAPD's SWAT unit, leading to a significant jury verdict in his favor.

Django Sibley has been appointed as the new executive director of the LAPD Police Commission, crucial for oversight during a transitional leadership phase.

LAPD Chief McDonnell emphasizes the importance of public perception in crime reporting and the need for citizens to trust the police.

No evidence of cheating was found in LAPD promotional exam allegations after an internal investigation.

An LAPD detective, Stephanie Carrillo, faces hit-and-run charges after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash while off-duty.

Two suspects arrested for a sophisticated "kidnap for robbery" scheme targeting elderly residents in Los Angeles.

An elderly woman's complaints about strange noises led to the discovery of a man living in her crawl space.

The suspect resisted police during a standoff, prompting the involvement of SWAT.

A 71-year-old man with multiple bank robbery convictions was arrested for a $60,000 bank robbery in Sun Valley, Los Angeles.

The suspect threatened bank employees with a gun and ordered them to open a restricted area, where he stole cash.

The LAPD believes there may be additional victims of robberies committed by the suspect.

LAPD is conducting operations to arrest suspects in the murder of actor Johnny Wactor, who was killed while trying to protect a colleague.

Parents turned in their children for participation in 7-Eleven flash mob robberies, indicating awareness of their actions and criminal consequences.

A man was stabbed multiple times on a Metro train in South-Central L.A. and later died from his injuries.

The victim managed to make it home on foot before being rushed to the hospital but eventually succumbed to his injuries.

Two LAPD officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries after responding to a robbery and engaged an armed suspect in South Los Angeles.

LAPD detectives searching for leads in fatal shootings of sex workers.

Surveillance video shows sedan dumping body on South L.A. street.

A minor on a mini-bike died in a hit-and-run collision, prompting a reward for information on the driver.

The LAPD is offering a $50,000 reward for information on a hit-and-run driver who killed a pedestrian in North Hollywood.

A tragic accident in Koreatown involved an elderly driver and a pedestrian, ending in one fatality after a hit-and-run by a second vehicle.

The Los Angeles Police Department is offering a $25,000 reward for information on a hit-and-run that injured pedestrians.

Concern is raised about the well-being of a female pedestrian hit during the incident.

Police body cam footage reveals LAPD officer punching a handcuffed man during a confrontation over double parking in Watts, leading to investigations into the incident.

The LAPD officer who shot Oscar Lopez was deemed unjustified in his actions after an internal investigation by Police Chief Dominic Choi.

Jason Maccani's death after being shot by an LAPD officer during a bipolar episode raises questions about police actions.

Family mourns Jason Maccani's death and questions the use of force by LAPD officers.

The next chief of the LAPD is unlikely to be given a comprehensive assessment of the department's problems, making it difficult for the mayor to choose the right candidate.

The LAPD has been plagued by misconduct, leadership scandals, allegations of sexism and misogyny, and claims of corruption among gang-unit officers.

The LAPD's botched raid exemplifies unconstitutional actions in the Drug War, targeting businesses over illegal cannabis without evidence.

Los Angeles will pay nearly $40 million to settle lawsuits over police abuses, including the fatal shooting of Trader Joe's manager Melyda Corado.

LAPD Mission Division supervisors face termination amid a scandal involving illegal searches and theft by anti-gang unit officers.

The LAPD mistakenly raided NoHo Diagnostic Center, leading to a federal lawsuit over alleged violations of constitutional rights and lack of proper police procedures.

A police officer in Los Angeles is suing the city, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation by the LAPD after her husband distributed explicit photos and videos of her to colleagues.

The woman claims that she has been sexually harassed by other officers and that the department did not take sufficient action to prevent the sharing of the explicit images.

Parole for ex-LAPD detective Stephanie Lazarus, convicted of a cold-case murder, was rescinded after a hearing and emotional testimony from victim's family.

The parole panel has blocked the release of former LAPD Det. Stephanie Lazarus, reversing a prior decision regarding her life sentence for murder.

A group of juveniles ransacked a 7-Eleven, part of rising robbery incidents affecting local convenience stores and community safety.

Excessive force by LAPD officer prompted investigation and calls for criminal charges.

The LAPD and DEA are conducting a joint investigation into how Matthew Perry obtained the prescription medication ketamine, leading to his death.

An LAPD officer is under investigation for allegedly cheating on a sergeant's exam using camera-equipped smart glasses.

Off-duty LAPD officer arrested for assault near LAX.

Arrest made in Los Angeles for possession of stolen bitcoin mining computers.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass intends to select the new police chief by the end of September.

The Los Angeles Police Chief has expressed 'serious concerns' about an officer's driving before a fatal pedestrian collision.

The officer was not responding to an emergency but was running an errand for a sports team affiliated with the department.

The newly released video by LAPD shows a fatal shooting of an unarmed 18-year-old during a confrontation with an officer in a plainclothes vice operation.

LAPD fatally shoot man near Skid Row

Shooting occurred after man threatened employees at a manufacturing business

The LAPD has purchased controversial mass surveillance software called WebLoc from Israeli company Cobwebs Technologies.

WebLoc allows police to track individuals using geolocation data and costs around $200,000 per year.

The LAPD plans to use the technology for a year before auditing its use and compiling a report.

Los Angeles County prosecutors have dismissed a gun possession charge against a man due to the involvement of officers from a scandal-plagued gang unit within the LAPD's Mission Division.

The decision to dismiss the charge came after the defense argued that the gun was recovered during an illegal stop, and three of the officers involved would not be available to testify due to a pending investigation.