Los Angeles Police Department

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is the primary law enforcement agency for the City of Los Angeles. The Department is responsible for preserving public safety, enforcing the law, preventing crime, and maintaining order within the City’s jurisdiction.

Operating under the authority of the City of Los Angeles, the LAPD delivers comprehensive police services to diverse communities across the city. The Department is committed to professional policing through disciplined command structure, standardized training, and coordinated deployment of personnel and resources.

The LAPD maintains primary jurisdiction within the City of Los Angeles, excluding state highways, state-controlled facilities, and federal property, where jurisdiction is assumed by state or federal law enforcement agencies.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Los Angeles Police Department is to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, reduce crime and the fear of crime, and improve public safety while working in partnership with the community. The Department is committed to upholding the Constitution, treating all persons with dignity and respect, and providing professional law enforcement services with integrity, accountability, and transparency.

Code of Ethics

As Los Angeles Police Officers, we are entrusted with the responsibility to serve the public with honor and professionalism. Our fundamental duty is to protect life and property, preserve the peace, prevent crime, and enforce the law while respecting the constitutional rights of all persons.

We will remain committed to ethical conduct, impartial enforcement of the law, and accountability in all actions. Our authority is derived from the public, and we recognize our obligation to serve with fairness, courage, and integrity.