LASD
Government & Politics abbreviation · Police
| Stands for | Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
LASD stands for Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, a police abbreviation.
Largest sheriff's department in the United States, policing unincorporated Los Angeles County and dozens of contract cities, and running one of the largest jail systems in the country.
Example: LASD deputies from the Lost Hills station responded to the crash in Malibu Canyon.
Usage notes
The department has faced investigations over jail abuses and deputy "cliques" or gangs within stations. The sheriff is elected countywide. LASD also provides transit policing and court security in Los Angeles County.
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