Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)

Positions: Assistant Officer-In-Charge (AOIC). Systems Analyst II (SAII), 

Duration: 1994 – 2004.

All of the following information is from the link “Core Values – LAPD Online.”

LAPD Mission Statement: “It is the mission of the Los Angeles Police Department to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime, and to enhance public safety while working with the diverse communities to improve their quality of life.

“Our mandate is to do so with honor and integrity, while at all times conducting ourselves with the highest ethical standards to maintain public confidence.”

Core Values: 

The Core Values of the Los Angeles Police Department are intended to guide and inspire us in all we say and do. Making sure that our values become part of our day-to-day work life is our mandate, and they help to ensure that our personal and professional behavior can be a model for all to follow.

Interesting Facts:

  • The City of Los Angeles is 468 square miles
  • The LAPD was established in 1869
  • The LAPD badge, motto, uniform and acronym are the Intellectual Property of the City of Los Angeles
  • Venice Beach is the second largest tourist attraction in California, after Disneyland.
  • The Los Angeles Police Academy was used for the 1932 Olympic Game’s pistol and rifle competitions
  • The Los Angeles Police Academy remains a favorite of filmmakers, whose “Academy Arches” are recognizable around the world