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The Los Angeles School Police Department (LASPD) is the largest independent school police department in the United States, with over 200 sworn police officers, over 60 non-sworn school safety officers (SSO), and 40 civilian support staff. Unique to the LASPD team is the variety of assignments and services it delivers to its customers: the students and faculty at the schools, the employees of the L
05/27/2026
With the end of school year events occurring and graduations around the corner, we want to remind motorists to follow school parking signage and rules of the road when attending campuses.
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Mental Health Awareness with Mental Health Evaluation Team. All month, we have been spreading awareness throughout our school communities on how to better take care of ourselves and each other.
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05/25/2026
🇺🇸Memorial Day🇺🇸
05/21/2026
Karista Cardenas is the elite first line of defense for the Los Angeles School Police Department. In the highest-pressure moments, she is the calm, commanding voice that ensures safety and order across our community. Her technical mastery and rapid-fire problem-solving directly prevent crime and protect our campuses, making her an indispensable guardian for every student, teacher, and staff member in the District.
05/19/2026
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05/16/2026
On this day, May 15, 2026, the LASPD Honor Guard stood watch over the National Peace Officers Memorial.
Rest in peace to all of our fallen sisters and brothers. May they never be forgotten.
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05/14/2026
National Police Week 2026
Yesterday our Honor Guard Cadre attended the 38th Annual Candlelight Vigil at the National Mall in Washington DC. Each year hundreds of names of officers killed in the line duty are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial . This year, 363 names were read aloud during the candlelight vigil to memorialize those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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05/13/2026
We proudly recognize LASPD Karista Cardenas for being selected by as a LA County Classified Employee of the Year.
Karista’s dedication, professionalism, and commitment to service make a difference every single day. Behind every call for help is a calm voice, a steady presence, and someone ready to support our officers, staff, students, and school community. Karista exemplifies all of those qualities. Thank you for your outstanding service and for representing LASPD with pride. Congratulations on this well deserved honor.
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05/11/2026
During National Police Week 2026, we honor the service, courage, and commitment of law enforcement officers across our nation.
The Los Angeles School Police Department proudly remembers and pays tribute to the heroes lost in the line of duty. Their service and dedication to protecting our communities will never be forgotten.
We stand together to honor, remember, and respect our fallen sisters and brothers.
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