LAPD Rampart Division

Train like your life depends on it. Rampart Watch 3 (the overnight shift) training on building searches with Metro K-9 units. 🏰🏰

How it Started vs How it’s Going. Scroll through to see some of the ladies from the Castle. Don’t they look sharp? 🏰🏰

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?”

And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” 🏰🏰

LAPD HISTORY…Did You Know?
1) The Border design is based on the fasces, the ancient Roman symbol of authority.
2) An area for designation of rank.
3) The rays of a setting sun represent the West Coast.
4) Replica of City Hall with three symbolic characteristics: The Rising lines in the tower depict the tireless and unwavering spirit of the City’s founders; the flanking wings represent the expansive growth from the first “El Pueblo; “the board base signifies the cities firm foundation.
5) The City Seal depicts the City’s history through Spanish, Mexican, autonomous and United States control; its site as a prolific garden spot; and the early influence of the mission padres. 6)Designation of city and department
7)The oval shape of the badge was unique in badge design when adopted in 1940.
8)An Area designated for the badge number or symbol of rank.

Flashback Friday. Can anyone tell us what building are behind the police car? 🏰🏰 (Idea courtesy of )

When people ask why we do enforcement at homeless encampments, this is why- It is completely blocking the sidewalk making it impossible for our neighbors with disabilities to pass (41.18 LAMC) and it creates a health hazard. This operation ended with several felony and misdemeanor arrests as well as multiple citations. *Do not scroll if you don’t like rodents* 🏰🏰

Taking a break while still being available to the public. Enjoying our food while watching each other’s back. Sharing jokes and being human while maintaining situational awareness. This is what it’s like sharing breakfast with your bro at one of the most distinguished tables in all of law enforcement. You think you can sit with us? 🏰🏰

Today, Rampart hit two encampments that were right across the street from a local elementary school. The encampments were linked to gang activity, drug sales, and property crimes. Today alone we recovered live ammunition and a stolen vehicle. Several arrests for municipal code violations were made. Scroll through to see what life is like inside the encampments and how it affects area residents on their walk to school. 🏰🏰

Another outstanding arrest by LAPD Rampart! On the evening of Thursday May 14, 2026, Rampart Narcotics Detectives conducted an operation along the 600 block of Alvarado across from MacArthur Park. Officers observed activity consistent with narcotic sales, which led to officers detaining five individuals who were also employees of the businesses. During the investigation, fentanyl, prescription medication, and a large amount of U.S. currency was seized. Five suspects were arrested for 11351 H&S – Possession for sale of fentanyl and 11375(B)(1) H&S – Possession for sale of prescription medication. Outstanding work by all involved. Rampart Narcotics Detectives will continue to work with our federal partners at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to combat narcotics sales and keep our communities safe in and around MacArthur Park. 🏰🏰

Our very own Officer Cummings representing the LAPD. One of the Castle’s finest. 🏰🏰