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LASD: In the News

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November 16, 2018

Devastating Woolsey Fire Containment Rises to 62 % as of Friday Morning

98,362 acres burned, 504 structures destroyed, and entire cities evacuated... first responders making progress in getting Woolsey Fire under control.

LA County Sheriff's Deputies on High Alert During Looter Suppression Patrol in Midst of Wildfires

Malibu/Lost Hills deputies acting in many capacities during current wildfire situation- looter suppression, citizen re-population, and fire victim consolation.

Ventura County Sheriff's Sergeant Ron Helus, Killed in the Line of Duty While Responding to Active Shooter CallVideoFuneral Proceedings

The LASD mourns with the citizens of Ventura County. We are honored to call Sgt Helus our brother, and proud to be part of a law enforcement family that provides an immeasurable amount of support to one another.

A Tragic Day for the Law Enforcement Community, After Gardena Police Officer Loses Life in Motorcycle Crash

Officer Toshio Hirai, 34, and father of a 2-year-old boy has died, a day after suffering critical wounds in a crash on Wednesday.

The LA County Sheriff's Department Welcomes 64 Graduates from Academy Class 432 to the LASD Family!

These graduates bring with them a large source of higher education (25), service experience in the armed forces (5), and backgrounds in law enforcement (11). Of the 72 graduating recruits, 3 were born outside the US in the countries of Mexico and Japan; 4 recruits lived abroad in the countries of Mexico and Japan; and 38 recruits speak a language other than English, including Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Taiwanese.

In Light of the Recent Deadly Shootings in Thousand Oaks, Please Learn How You Can Protect Yourself with LASD's Active Shooter Video

The 9-minute film has educated the public, school faculties and numerous private companies with potentially life-saving information on how to survive if they find themselves in an “active shooter” situation.