This is the official page for Los Angeles Airport Police, covering LA International and Van Nuys Regional airports.
Los Angeles Airport Police (sometimes referred to as "LAWAPD" or LAXPD") is the largest police agency in the United States dedicated exclusively to 24-hour airport activities. It is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Los Angeles County, with more than 1,100 law enforcement, security and staff. It also has the largest civilian Airport security force in the nation. LAX Police is a division of Los Angeles Department of Airports, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). The City department that owns and operates four airports in Southern California: Los Angeles International, LA/Ontario International, LA/Palmdale Regional and Van Nuys (general aviation).
The Mission of the Los Angeles World Airports Police is to provide world-class law enforcement and security services for the protection of all persons and property at Los Angeles World Airports by:
Identifying, deterring and defeating attempts at breaching the global aviation security system;
Safely directing and controlling vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
Working in partnership with the aviation community to enhance public safety;
Proactively preventing and suppressing criminal activity;
Treating all persons with respect and dignity; and,
Fostering an environment which facilitates continuing education and training of all personnel
