The class title of Sergeant is broken down into two ranks: Sergeant I and II, and the Sergeant II rank performs a higher and more complex level of duties. When assigned to a patrol function, the …

Police Officers are eligible to compete in the Police Sergeant or Police Detective examinations after four years of service. Promotion from Police Officer may be either to Police Detective or to Police …

Jun 23, 2025 · Sergeant Shiou Deng served with the LAPD for 26 years until he was killed Monday.

Jul 24, 2025 · A funeral service was held Thursday for a Los Angeles Police Department sergeant who was killed along the 405 Freeway in Bel-Air last month while helping a stranded motorist.

4 days ago · When assigned to a patrol function, the Sergeant may be a Watch Commander or Assistant Watch Commander during his/her tour of duty.

Jun 23, 2025 · A Los Angeles Police Department sergeant died after he was struck by a vehicle on the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass early Monday, authorities said.

Jul 24, 2025 · LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A funeral service was held Thursday for a Los Angeles Police Department sergeant who died last month when he and another motorist were struck and killed on …

3 days ago · LAPD officer who accidentally killed 14-year-old girl defends actions on witness stand "I thought he had a firearm at that time," Officer William Jones told the jury, referring to the mentally …

Jun 23, 2025 · LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles police sergeant who stopped to help motorists on the 405 Freeway was killed in a multi-vehicle crash early Monday, shutting down southbound traffic …

The first promotion available to Officers is to either become a Detective, and move into the investigative branch, or to become a Sergeant and move into field supervision.