THE CANINE UNIT

Our Canine Unit closely supports school administrators in providing a safe and secure learning environment free from drugs and criminal activity by assisting in the detection and location of narcotics and suspects.  The unit of police officers and their canine partners have been rigorously trained and generally hone their skills with other canine professionals.

THE CRITICAL RESPONSE TEAM

The focus of the Critical Response Team is service-based by supporting, assisting, and training LASPD personnel in their role as first responders to critical incidents, which affect the safety of the students and staff of the Los Angeles Unified School District.  The CRT provides LASPD personnel with advanced training and tactics in areas such as Immediate Action Rapid Deployment (IARD) for active shooters, Multi-Assault Counter-Terrorism Action Capabilities (MACTAC), and Mobile Field Force (MFF)/crowd control. The CRT also works with the LASPD K-9 Unit in high risk searches and assists the LASPD Detective Unit in serving search warrants.  The dedicated members of the CRT have an extensive background in teaching and training personnel and they are committed to supporting and developing the men and women of the LASPD who are the first responders during a crisis to protect the students and staff of the LAUSD.

THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS UNIT

The Community Relations Unit is a highly visible proactive unit, representing the Department and the Chief of Police to establish, build, and sustain relationships throughout the diverse communities we serve.  The team is a direct report to the Chief of Police, with a focus on community engagement, transparency, and partnerships with department stakeholders.  In doing so, we collectively improve the quality of safety for all students, staff, administrators, parents and the school community.

HONOR GUARD

Members of the Honor Guard serve as an ancillary assignment in addition to their regular duties. Honor Guard assignments include supporting fallen officers in the "Line of Duty" deaths; providing final memorial services and honors to LASPD employees and their immediate families; presenting colors (e.g., United States, California, and LASPD flags) for significant events; and representing the LASPD at the local, state, and federal level.

THE MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION TEAM

The purpose of the Mental Health Evaluation Team is to provide compassionate field intervention and appropriate placement in situations involving students, teachers, administrators, and other District staff dealing with or suffering from a mental health crisis.  The Evaluation Team partners with the Student Mental Health Services team to offer compassionate care.  They deploy knowledgeable staff who are skilled at recognizing persons dealing with or suffering from a mental health crisis, and who are able to apply de-escalation techniques to help ease some of the most difficult, complex and high risk situations.

THE TRAINING UNIT

The LASPD Training Unit is tasked with administering a training program that meets and exceeds the standards of the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) as well as the continued professional training and development of school police personnel.  It is the department’s overall goal and objective to ensure that our personnel possess the knowledge and skillset necessary to provide a professional level of service to our schools, students, staff, administrators, and the community.  LASPD strives to achieve these goals through continued education, career development, and best practices that provide our sworn and civilian personnel the skills and technical support to provide quality service.