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Detective Bureau

Serving the Detective Bureau

Charles L. Beck
Commanding Officer

Patrick M. Gannon
Assistant Commanding Officer

150 North Los Angeles Street, Room 602
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-847-4491

Detective Bureau (DB) provides leadership, expertise and appropriate resources that support line operations in order to improve the quality of life in our communities. DB works together with citizens as well as the Area commands to enhance Community Policing and to reduce crime and the fear of crime throughout the City of Los Angeles.

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