Vintage L.A. Coppers

Please join us on December 17 for Van Nuys Division's annual Toys On Patrol Holiday Toy Drive! Bring a toy donation and enjoy food, music, along with a display vintage and unique cars!

Many early LAPD uniforms were modeled after Civil War era military coats, particularly that of Union Officers. We see variants of buttons grouped in fours, or evenly spread apart for supervisory officers (Sergeant and above), while LAPD's patrol officers had a single line of buttons running down the middle.

One of the earliest known manufacturers of LAPD uniforms was the M.C. Lilley Uniform Co., who appeared to profit in the Reconstruction Era of the United States and its proliferation of veteran groups or other organizations demanding members wear uniforms.

The Vintage LA Coppers were called upon this past Saturday to support the True Blue Gala at the

VLAC had representation of uniforms and vehicles of various eras thanks to the hard work and research of our sworn and civilian members.

We cannot summarize this past Saturday without first thanking for the amazing photographs and for welcoming us to support their annual Jack Webb Awards.

Vintage LA Coppers was proud to display historic vehicles and uniforms to make this a successful and meaningful event honoring the Department's supporters and its history!

Vintage LA Coppers deployed to various stations for yesterday. We were thrilled to be invited as a part of this major event and enjoyed interacting with LA's diverse communities. Looking forward to next year!

Policeman Dave Weisner inspects winshield damage received by rocks and bottles thrown at him and hos partner when attempting to arrest Melvin Townes on April 22, 1964.

According to the Valley Times, and California Eagle newspapers, Townes was stopped for driving with broken taillights. During the stop, a crowd of onlookers formed and eventually turned into a riot. Policeman Weisner was reported to have suffered a heart attack during the melee and as evident with this photo, survived. The case disposition is unknown, but Townes was released after no witnesses showed up to trial.

Today is 7/14...today is 714! You Dragnet fans and those who do not know yet will appreciate this! Jack Webb, the creator of hit LAPD shows "Dragent" and "Adam-12" used Sergeant badge 714 for his on-screen alter-ego, Sergeant Joe Friday. Why 714? It was the batting average of his favorite baseball player, Babe Ruth. When Jack Webb passed away, Chief Daryl gates retired Sergeant badge 714 from service, never to be worn by any LAPD employee ever again.

Special thanks to VLAC member Kevin Ahlemeir and his dedication to keeping the Jack Webb flame alive!

Suspect sketches of Richard Ramirez AKA the Nightstalker from the summer of 1985. The Nighstalker threat left many Los Angeles residents and much of Southern California in fear. As the heat of the season grew, people gambled whether they sweat through their sleep in hot homes with their windows locked, or leave them open and welcoming the Nightstalker - a true monster.

We're also excited for everyone to meet the Blue Line Dogs Therapy Dog Team this weekend at the event! Retired LAPD Officers, Reserves, and Volunteers come together as a service to the Department and community to provide these dogs as a source of comfort during trying and traumatic moments. Visit them at bluelinedogsla.com!

RSVP for Saturday on Eventbrite!

A happy Independence Day to all from the Vintage LA Coppers!

1935: Chief James Davis stands before guns confiscared off criminals. From there, the weapons were to be dumped into the ocean.

On another note, anybody want to go deep sea diving in San Pedro this weekend?

MEET PIPER AND THE TEAM ON JULY 9 FROM 10:00 AM - 2 PM AT THE MUSEUM! FREE EVENT! RSVP THROUGH EVENTBRITE! LINK IN BIO!

Earlier this month, Piper and the GND K9 team were monumental in searching and apprehending the suspect accused of shooting a CHP Officers. Join us as we give thanks and provide the community an opportunity to meet a few hard working LAPD officers and K9s!

Link in bio to register! PLEASE RSVP!