Detective Bureau
100 West First Street
Room 637
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-486-7000
Room 637
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-486-7000
DETECTIVE BUREAU
Under the Chief of Detectives, Detective Bureau (DB) provides functional leadership for detective operations Citywide, which accounts for approximately 1600 assigned detectives. This includes the 21 geographic detective commands throughout the City and all specialized detective functions. DB provides line supervision over the following commands assigned to DB: Commercial Crimes, Detective Support and Vice Division, Gang and Narcotics Division, Juvenile Division, Robbery-Homicide Division, Forensic Science Division and Technical Investigation Division. The Investigative Analysis Section (IAS) of DB is responsible for researching, developing and implementing improvements in investigative techniques and procedures, used by investigative officers. IAS also provides administrative and technical support to DB.
INTERESTING FACTS
Venice Beach is the second largest tourist attraction in California, after Disneyland
The LAPD was established in 1869
The Los Angeles Police Academy was used for the 1932 Olympic Game's pistol and rifle competitions
The Los Angeles Police Academy remains a favorite of filmmakers, whose "Academy Arches" are recognizable around the world
The LAPD was established in 1869
The Los Angeles Police Academy was used for the 1932 Olympic Game's pistol and rifle competitions
The Los Angeles Police Academy remains a favorite of filmmakers, whose "Academy Arches" are recognizable around the world