City Guard of Los Angeles
In February 1855, the "City Guard of Los Angeles" was organized to assist the City Marshal with his crime fighting endeavors. This unit...
1851 Police Ribbon
In 1851, Los Angeles began experiencing high crime rates and to address this problem, the City Council authorized the formation of a...
First City Marshal
At the incorporation of the city of Los Angeles, which occurred on July 1, 1850, one of the elected City Government positions was City...
Police History
For those whose occupation is in law enforcement, learning about your history can become a passion. We are all proud of our history along...