Los Angeles Police Department

by Thomas G. Hays, Arthur W. Sjoquist, Los Angeles Police Historical Society, et al.

Book Overview

No police force in history has gained as much fame and notoriety as the Los Angeles Police Department. The acronym LAPD is practically synonymous with the idea of professional law enforcement. The men in blue who patrol Hollywood and the sprawling metropolis of L.A. have been investigated by screenwriters more times than vice versa. With more than 9,300 sworn officers today, the LAPD endures seemingly endless controversies and media circuses. But...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738530255
• ISBN13: 9780738530253
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.6" x 9.2"