Drones join LAPD helicopters in city skies for standoffs, chases — and surveillance

LAPD officials say drones were deployed more than 3,500 times last year. While critics worry about how the drones will be ...
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Drones Take on Bigger Role as LAPD Looks Beyond Helicopters

As the LAPD expands its drone fleet, officials say the devices are helping police reach scenes faster while ...
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LAPD helicopter shooter convicted in less than an hour of jury deliberations

A 62-year-old South Los Angeles man was convicted of shooting at a police helicopter in an incident that prosecutors said could have ended in tragedy. The shooting occurred in August 2025 when ...
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LAPD Officers Fire Shots at Man Suspected of Shooting at Police Helicopter

Authorities Saturday released the name of a man suspected of firing at a Los Angeles Police Department helicopter and threatening family members in South Los Angeles. The LAPD received a call around 1 ...
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LAPD helicopters barred from flying around LAX airspace 'until further notice'

Los Angeles police helicopters will not be responding to most emergencies near LAX for the time being, as federal aviation authorities are addressing safety concerns at one of the nation's busiest ...