Stories matching tag 'Los Angeles Police Department'

Eight more women added to Grim Sleeper killings

The Los Angeles Police Department announced eight South Los Angeles women were added to the list of possible victims of the Grim Sleeper. [...]

Los Angeles Police Department offers large reward in couple’s murder

The Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles City Council announced a $75,000 dollar reward for information on the couple's murder. [...]

Community reflects on Rodney King beating 20 years later

Twenty years ago today, Rodney King was pulled over and severely beaten. Community members shared their memories of those difficult months. [...]

Jury finds in favor of police officer in South L.A. wrongful death case

With a 9-3 verdict, a jury found against Laura Michelle Cox in a case involving alleged excessive force in the death of her husband in 2008. [...]

Los Angeles Police Department argues nonprofits are better than handouts on Skid Row

Few would disagree that donating time or resources to the homeless is a good idea for the community. But the way the homeless receive assistance can either help or hurt them. [...]

Boy’s murder on Halloween sparks anger in local community

A 5-year-old boy named Aaron Shannon was shot in the head while he was showing his Spiderman costume to his family. [...]

Los Angeles Police Department officers work civilian jobs

The Los Angeles City Council reported that more than 100 police officers work civilian jobs. People are unhappy, but the problem is complicated. [...]

New jail will be staffed by police, not civilian detention officers

A citywide hiring freeze forces the Los Angeles Police Department to pull 100 police officers off the streets. They will work at the detention facility instead. [...]

Fourth anniversary of the Safer Cities Initiative sparks protest

Several dozen people gathered in front of police headquarters Thursday to protest the Safer Cities Initiative. [...]

BREAKING: Alleged bomb threatens Manual Arts High School

[Updated:] Police responded to a possible pipe bomb found in a Manual Arts High School restroom. [...]