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Critical Incident Video Release

Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - Charlie Beck, Chief of Police and Alan Hamilton, Commander, Force Investigation Division, held a news conference to introduce the LAPD’s first Critical Incident Video Release “Community Briefing.” The video footage is from officers body worn camera and provides information about a critical incident which occurred on May 6, 2018. The release of video is accompanied by additional information to provide context based on the evidence available at the time of release.

It is the intent of the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners, through the adoption of this policy, to increase transparency with respect to the operations of the LAPD and in doing so, foster greater public trust. It is the policy of the LAPD that video evidence in the Department's possession of critical incidents involving LAPD officers be released to the public within 45 days of the incident.

Critical Incidents: This policy applies to video imagery concerning the following types of incidents:

• Officer-involved shootings, regardless of whether a person was hit by gunfire;

• A use of force resulting in death or serious bodily injury requiring hospitalization;

• All deaths while an arrestee/detainee is in the custodial care of the Department unless there is no preliminary evidence of any of the following: misconduct, a use of force, or an act committed by an arrestee/detainee that appears intended to cause injury or death; or

• Any other police encounter where the Commission or the Chief of Police determines release of video is in the public interest.

Audio - Critical Video Release

 

Chief Beck Media Availability - July 18, 2016

COP Media Avail July 18

 

Chief Beck’s April Media Availability News Conference

4/9/15- This afternoon, Chief Beck held his monthly media availability news conference.  Before taking general questions from the media, he discussed several topics.  His first subject was about current crime statistics and his concern about some categories of crime being on the rise, even though homicides have declined compared to last year at this time.  Secondly, Chief Beck thanked LAPD reserve officers for how much they contribute to the Department and the City.  In conjunction with that, he said reserve officers would be honored in the coming weekend at the Twice a Citizen event and banquet. Chief Beck’s third topic was the fifth annual Safe Summer Tip-Off, which launches May 2.  Chief Beck went on to talk about three LAPD officers who are being honored today in Sacramento for their exceptional work on skid row in downtown Los Angeles.  He also highlighted the Department’s ongoing need to recruit new officers and encouraged anyone who may be interested to apply. Lastly, he thanked members of the media for attending and reporting on the Department’s Media Academy event held the previous Monday, April 6.

Download COP Med Avail News Conf 4-9-15

 

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Mayor Garcetti, Chief Beck End of Year News Conference Jan 12, 2015

Today, Chief Charlie Beck appeared with Mayor Eric Garcetti and others in the Department's end-of-year news conference to discuss an overview of 2014 crime statistics and trends, as well as goals for 2015. Highlights of the event included a planned expansion of the City's Domestic Abuse Response Teams, statistics from last year that continue to support trends for historically low crime rates in the City and discussion of a recent moderate increase in violent crime. Both Mayor Garcetti and Chief Beck also took questions from the media at the end of the news conference.

Podcast 2014 End-of-Year News Conf

Chief of Police Media Availability September 2013

September 5, 2013 – Police Chief Charlie Beck held his monthly media availability press conference at the Los Angeles Police Historical Society.  Among the topics he discussed were the year-to-date crime statistics, Special Order 7, new electric police motorcycles and the upcoming Medal of Valor/Purple Heart Ceremony.  Chief Beck holds these monthly media availabilities to allow for media outlets to ask questions on hot topics or ongoing issues in the City.

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Chief Beck Holds Media Availability to Discuss Recent Officer-Involved Shootings NA13110rf

WHAT: A media availability news conference to provide details about two incidents on June 25 (yesterday) during which suspects wounded officers with gunfire. WHEN: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 2 p.m. WHERE: LAPD Administration Building Compstat Room, 1st Floor 100 W. First Street Los Angeles 90012 WHO: LAPD Chief Charlie Beck LAPD Detective Bureau Deputy Chief Kirk Albanese LAPD Robbery Homicide Division Commanding Officer Captain William Hayes Los Angeles County Chief Probation Officer Jerry Powers WHY: To provide details and give members of the media an opportunity to ask questions about ambush-style assaults LAPD officers experienced while investigating two unrelated incidents yesterday. Suspects in both encounters wounded three     LAPD officers and one Los Angeles County probation officer. CONTACT: More information is available by contacting the LAPD Media Relations Section at (213) 486-5910.

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December Media Availability

Chief Media Availability podcast

On Thursday December 6, 2012 Chief of Police Charlie Beck held his monthly media availability to discuss several issues with members of the press. Chief Beck provided crime statistics and discussed the expansion of the Department’s Lock it, Hide it, Keep it campaign developed to address property crime in the City.

Chief Beck recognized the heroic actions of Sergeant Roland Fogel and Officer Leroy Alley, Foothill Division, who resuscitated an infant child who had fallen into a toilet. LAPD officers and their rescued and adopted dogs joined Chief Beck in unveiling the 2013 Voice for the Animals Calendar.

Media Availability with Chief Charlie Beck

Podcast of Chief Beck and Mid Year Crime Snap Shot

WHAT:
News Conference

WHEN:
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
10 a.m.

WHERE:
LAPD Police Administration Building, Comp Stat Room
100 West First Street
Los Angeles 90012

WHO:
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
LAPD Chief Charlie Beck

WHY:
To provide mid-year crime statistics and give the media access to the Chief.

CONTACT:
For further information please contact LAPD Media Relations Section at 213-486-5910.