LAPD Headquarters

15/09/2026

Shout-out to Harbor and Rampart Divisions for your investigative work in the recent weeks! Your hard work has continued to keep our communities safe and may have prevented future incidents🫡

14/09/2026

Today, the Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations Central Bureau, in conjunction with members of the Street Racing Taskforce, conducted a public safety operation addressing illegal motorized mini‑bike activity on the Sixth Street Bridge.

Officers encountered a group of more than 70 young people — many of them minors — operating unauthorized motorized mini bikes while blocking the bridge, performing donuts and wheelies, riding on the wrong side of the roadway, and weaving in and out of traffic. The group was accompanied by lead and trail vehicles operated by adults, some identified as parents, who were active participants. This dangerous activity places riders, motorists, pedestrians, and other roadway users at risk while disrupting traffic and preventing residents from safely using public streets. 

We approached this operation with an abundance of care and caution because these were young people — many who may not fully understand how dangerous these bikes can be when used on active roadways.

Pocket bikes have no required safety equipment, low visibility, and high instability, especially on a major city bridge. One wrong move can lead to catastrophic injury. We intervened today to prevent exactly that.

During the operation, officers safely detained several riders and issued citations pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 21720. Additionally, the involved motorized bikes will be impounded for a minimum of 48 hours. 

Since many of the participants were minors, our focus was on education and getting them home safely. Officers contacted parents and guardians, explained the risks, and ensured every young person left the area without injury. The goal was never to criminalize these young people, it was to prevent a tragedy on one of the city’s busiest and most iconic roadways.

This enforcement is about public safety, education, and prevention. We want young people and parents to understand that these bikes cannot lawfully be operated on public roadways and that dangerous riding behavior can have devastating and sometime tragic consequences. We are asking parents and guardians to talk with their children about the risks and the law.

12/09/2026

Today, and everyday, we celebrate our sisters, mothers, and daughters. Happy National Police Woman Day💙

11/09/2026

Today, we joined City leaders and our first responder partners in honoring those lost on September 11, 2001.

We remember their courage, honor their sacrifice, and carry their legacy forward.

We will never forget.

11/09/2026

Statement on 9/11: We Will Never Forget

10/09/2026

Evacuation Warnings for the Getty Fire have been LIFTED by Incident Command. Genasys zones LFD-0895 and LFD-0967 have returned to normal status. Crews will continue working on scene until full containment of the fire is declared.

For real-time updates on this fire and any incident near you, download the free AwareCA app or visit LAFD.org/alerts

10/09/2026