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LASD CERT Logo September is National Preparedness Month
This year, take active steps toward getting involved and becoming prepared. Preparedness is everyone's responsibility. Residents have to work together as a team to ensure that individuals, families and communities are ready. For more information visit any of the links listed below.
American Red Cross   |  ESP Focus   |  Just Be Ready   |  Ready.Gov
APLR camara mounted on patrol car West Hollywood Triple Murder Suspect Arrested
Suspect arrested. West Hollywood triple murder that occurred on Aug. 26
Deputies help La Puente students delve into the briny deep
Deputies help La Puente students delve into the briny deep - Sheriff's High Adventure for Responsible Kids (SHARK) program, part of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Youth Activities League
Pasadena Star News Article   |  Youth Activities League Photographs   |  Sheriff's Youth Foundation
August 20, 2010 New Device Unveiled Intended to Stop or Lessen Inmate Assaults: Assault Intervention Device (AID)....
New Device Unveiled Intended to Stop or Lessen Inmate Assaults: Assault Intervention Device (AID)....
Overall Crime Continues to Decline in Communities Policed by LASD
As of July 31, 2010, preliminary crime data shows that criminal homicides in Sheriff’s patrol areas have decreased by 21.43 percent, compared to the same year-to-date period last year ...


Press Releases



crime scene investigator with crime scene tape Shooting Death Investigation, Palmdale Station (Log 229)
Sheriff's Homicide detectives are en route to the 37600 block of Sandra Lane, Palmdale to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a male, black adult. A second male, black adult victim was wounded and transported to a local hospital. The first victim was pronounced dead at the scene. There is no further information available at this time.
deputies surround radio car Shooting Death Investigation, Compton Station (Log 228) + Update
Sheriff's Homicide detectives are en route to the 100 block of Alameda Street, Compton to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a male. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. There is no further information available at this time.
deputy sitting suspect in radio car Stabbing Death Investigation, Compton Station (Log 227) + Update
Sheriff's Homicide detectives are en route to the 800 block of West Magnolia Street, Compton, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing death of a man. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. There is no more information available at this time.
Shooting Death Investigation (Log 226) +Update
Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are en route to the 600 block of Kings Road, West Hollywood, to investigate the shooting death of three male adults...
crime scene tape Death Investigation, Lennox Station (Log 224)
Sheriff's Homicide detectives are en route to the 15300 block of Larch Avenue, Lawndale to investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing death of a male and the wounding of another.


Crime Information and Prevention News



DUI Checkpoint scheduled for the City of Diamond Bar
July 29, 2010: Personnel from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Risk Management Bureau will be conducting a DUI/DL Checkpoint on Friday, July 30, 2010 from 6 PM until approximately 2 AM. The checkpoint will be conducted in the City of Diamond Bar.
Deputy reviewing a driver's license DUI Checkpoint Scheduled for the City of West Hollywood
July 27, 2010: Personnel from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Risk Management Bureau will be conducting a DUI/DL Checkpoint on Friday, July 30, 2010 from 6 PM until approximately 2 AM. The checkpoint will be conducted in the City of West Hollywood.
Deputies on a motorcycle Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Enforcement Campaign Targeting Motorcycle Safety
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Risk Management Bureau/Traffic Services Detail will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on July 18, 2010 in the City of Malibu. Extra deputies will be on duty patrolling areas frequented by motorcyclists and where...
DUI Checkpoint Scheduled for the City of Carson
July 12, 2010: Personnel from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Risk Management Bureau will be conducting a DUI/DL Checkpoint on Friday, July 16, 2010 from 6 PM until approximately 2 AM. The checkpoint will be conducted in the City of Carson.
DUI Checkpoint Scheduled for the City of Lawndale
July 6, 2010: Personnel from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Risk Management Bureau will be conducting a DUI/DL Checkpoint on Friday, July 9, 2010 from 6 PM until approximately 2 AM. The checkpoint will be conducted in the City of Lawndale.


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