Los Angeles Police Museum

As we bring March and #womenshistorymonth to a close, we look towards the bright future! April is Volunteer appreciation month, and with that, RESERVE APPRECIATION MONTH! The Los Angeles Police Reserve Corps is comprised of community members who volunteer their time to fulfill many of the roles handled by full-time sworn police officers. Reserve officers receive the same training as full-time officers and work alongside them in every aspect of Department operations.... The Los Angeles Police Reserve Corps has over 650 active reserve officers, and is the largest Police Department Reserve Unit in California. Accredited by the California Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST), the Los Angeles Police Department's Reserve officers are perhaps the finest in the nation. We will begin telling the stories of our Reserves and Volunteers, who are heroes too! Interested already? Visit LAPRF.org for more details about the Reserve program and how YOU can make a difference! @joinlapd @lapdreserve

Bob Alaniz and Steven Kuo doing a photo shoot today for Recoil Magazine. Stay tuned for the full article!

Detective Cecilia Dominguez joined the LAPD in the late 1960's, being one of the last to have a "Policewoman" badge issued to her before the gender-neutral title of "Police Officer" came about in the early 1970's. After a house fire in 2012, her badge was relocated. During transport, it was stolen! In 2013, a search warrant for narcotics was served at a Long Beach home. During the search, officers found- you guessed it- badge number 85; the one Detective Dominguez was issued... in the academy! #womenshistorymonth #lostandfound #reunited

On #cesarchavezday, the City of Los Angeles and LAPHS recognize the lifelong social work of César Chávez and his perseverance to achieve equal rights for all in any workplace.

Cops on bikes. It's been around longer than you'd think. The early days of the LAPD saw usage of the bicycle along officers walking footbeats. Then, the automobile became the ultimate mode of transportation. Something (or someone) in the 1970's reminded the LAPD that bicycles for patrol was a good idea, so they deployed officers along Venice Beach. By the 1980's, the Department saw the true value of an officer on a bicycle: they are easier to approach by the community, able t...o maneuver traffic clogged streets with ease, and can even stop crime with their quieter, smaller modes of transport. Through the 1990's and beyond, nearly every patrol division had a bicycle unit or capability to deploy officers on bikes at a moment's notice. Their qualifications cannot be downplayed. Many officers state that bicycle patrol training is one of the most physically demanding classes they take after the academy. Afterwards, they are expected to stay up to date on everything from bike maintenance, crowd control methods, and even maintaining a high level of marksmanship while seated on the bike! To all bicycle patrol officers out there, this post's for you! PS- For those wondering, when a bicycle officer has to arrest someone, they do not have them ride on the bicycle back to the station; they call for a police car.

Today we honor Policeman Arthur "Archie" Cruse, who was killed in the line of duty on January 22, 1923. Policeman Cruse was shot by a robbery suspect on Towne Ave, between 5th and 6th St. His killer was later apprehended in Seattle, Washington and found guilty in a Los Angeles court for Cruse's death.

This #throwbackthursday is dedicated to the LAPD motto "To Protect and To Serve." The modern photo was taken in 2019. A challenge was created in the February 1955 issue of the Department's magazine to create a motto for the police academy. Officer Joseph Dorobek's motto "To Protect and To Serve" was chosen as the winner. On November 4th, 1963, Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance to adopt the motto for the entire Department.... It has been printed on our cars and held within our hearts ever since.

Policeman Michael McDougal was killed on January 19th, 1975 while pursuing a traffic violator. At the intersection of Castle Heights and Beverwil, an uninvolved driver turned left in the direction Policeman McDougal was approaching. The collision that followed caused severe injuries that led to Policeman McDougal's death later that day.

Defend the Police Rally over the weekend! https://www.latimes.com//amid-a-national-movement-to-defun

LAPD Will Honor Department's First Black Officer, Chief Says!

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Online Charity Auction Announcement: Due to COVID-19, the Los Angeles Police Museum has been closed since March 2020. We have since cancelled all fundraising events throughout the remainder of the year. This is devastating to us and all those who love the museum and what is stands for. Currently, we are moving forward with this online auction with the hopes to sustain the museum, by recovering funds which we so depend on. We look forward to re-opening to the public with our o...n-going mission to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret the history of one of the most influential police departments in the nation. We teamed up with Barbara Hollander & Associates for some incredible signed memorabilia and fine jewelry! Take a look and get your bids in. On behalf of the museum, we appreciate your support!! https://www.32auctions.com/LAPoliceMuseum

#FlashbackFriday - Enjoy the Founder of the Los Angeles Police Museum, Richard Kalk go through some interesting photos from our archives. Have a great weekend everybody!

Our Board Chair, Bob Alaniz talking about the evolution of the women’s uniform. Here is a sneak peek to an exciting project coming up with Rasha Goel filmed by Frank Aguilera

Here is a piece of Black History from our archives. Robert William Stewart was hired in 1886 as the LAPD’s first African-American officer. His story is very inspiring starting as a Kentucky slave and making his way to becoming a Los Angeles Police officer. Stewart stood 6 feet 4 inches and weighed 240 pounds. His service helped shape the department!

Today at the Los Angeles Police Museum we honored Deputy Chief Terry Hara. Deputy Chief Hara joined the Los Angeles Police Department in February 1980. He is the highest-ranking Asian American in the Department and the first to achieve the rank of Deputy Chief. With the help from Deputy Chief Blake Chow and Ryan Cassidy organizing today’s event, it was a success honoring Chief Hara’s motor and career. We are delighted to have his department motor as part of our museum collection!

Retired Deputy Chief Terry Hara was a p 2+2 motor officer back in the day. He went on to be the first and only riding Deputy Chief. To that end this Harley Davi...dson received a custom paint scheme for him. Often he would ride ride all day through the city with other motors. Today thank you to Ryan Cassidy his motor was received into the Los Angeles Police Museum. Well deserved. Lapd West Traffic LAPD South Traffic Division LAPD Valley Traffic Division See more

At Central Division - Chief’s Inspection for LAPD! Board of Director, Ryan Cassidy with two classic police officers on television. Actors #ErikEstrada and #KentMcCord - What show was your favorite? CHiPs or Adam-12?

More photos from the LAPD Rally outside of the headquarters over the weekend. Thank you for supporting the police force.

Rally outside of LAPD headquarters to defend the police" THANK YOU to everyone who turned out in Los Angeles in support of a police force. There needs to be more pro-police rallies like this! https://www.breitbart.com//lapd-protest-at-city-hall-defe/

We'd like to honor one of our Board of Directors, Ann Young. She is an LAPD Pioneer! Enjoy this wonderful article and video flashback. ... https://www.nbclosangeles.com//1st-african-america/143560/