Reviewed September 16, 2026
Identify the jurisdiction
The Los Angeles Police Department serves the City of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department serves unincorporated areas, county facilities and contract cities. Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Long Beach and many other cities operate their own police departments.
Los Angeles Police Department
Official LAPD contacts, stations, services, alerts and department information.
OPEN OFFICIAL LAPD SITE →Los Angeles County Sheriff
Official county sheriff stations, services, custody information and reporting resources.
OPEN OFFICIAL LASD SITE →Online reporting
LAPD and LASD allow certain non-emergency incidents to be reported online after screening. Eligibility depends on the incident, known suspects, location and immediate safety concerns. Read the agency’s questions carefully.
LAPD online-reporting instructions · LASD online-reporting instructions
Road and traffic information
Caltrans QuickMap provides current highway incidents, lane closures, cameras and road conditions. Local street issues may belong to the city where they occur.
Prepare before contacting an agency
Record the exact address, date and approximate time; descriptions of property or vehicles; names and contact details of witnesses; and any confirmation number already received. Preserve original photos, messages or documents. Do not publish sensitive evidence online.