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Public safety is seen by some as the most important role of local government. In the County this includes providing sheriff and fire services to all the unincorporated areas and many of the cities; protecting beachgoers; rescuing stranded and lost hikers, traffic accident victims, persons who have fallen into flood control channels; treating medical emergencies; and prosecuting, defending and sentencing those charged with crimes.

Highlights

Superior Courts Closed Third Wednesday of the Month
All Superior Courts in Los Angeles County will close the third Wednesday of the month through June 16, due to the ongoing statewide financial crisis. Persons having business with another agency in a courthouse on these days should contact the agency.

Rewards Offered Through Crime Stoppers Program
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is partnering with the national Crime Stoppers program to encourage the public to provide information about crime. The program offers $1,000 rewards to people who provide information leading to the arrest of criminals. Tips may be made anonymously.
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Alert LA County
Los Angeles County is implementing an emergency mass notification system that will be used to contact County residents and businesses via recorded phone messages, text messages and e-mail in case of emergency. For more information and to register your cell phone number, Voice over IP number, and e-mail address, please click the link below.
Registration | Press Release | FAQs

Educational Reform in Juvenile Justice System
The third quarterly report on the County's comprehensive effort to reform the educational program in juvenile halls and camps identifies the progress that has been made in implementing 35 recommendations approved by the Board of Supervisors in October 2008.

Sheriff - Volunteer Programs
The Sheriff's Department offers numerous opportunities for residents to volunteer to assist with department and community programs.

Public Safety & Courts Links

	Advocate Services The Ombudsman is one of several County programs assisting persons who have been the victims of crime or have a dispute with a county law enforcement agency. Hate Crimes \| Victim-Witness
	Coroner Services The Department of Coroner website provides general information, events/news, provided services, inquiry forms and contact information. Disposition of Remains \| Port of Entry Letters \| Unidentified Persons List \| Skeletons-In-The-Closet
	Court Services Visit the official website of the Superior Court for information about its services. Court Locations \| e-File Small Claims \| Grand Jury \| Jury Information \| Pay Traffic Tickets Online
	District Attorney The District Attorney's Office prosecutes felony crimes throughout the County and misdemeanor crimes in unincorporated areas and 78 cities. FAQs
	Emergency Survival Read a collection of tips and guides aimed at emergency preparedness and a list of monthly preparedness steps. Crime Prevention Safety Tips \| Fire Prevention Tips \| Flood Safety \| Terrorism
	Fire & Rescue Services Learn more about fire prevention and rescue services from the Fire Department. Fire Stations \| Forestry \| Lifeguards \| Paramedics
	Law Enforcement See a list of broad services provided by the L.A. County Sheriff's Department. Custody and Correctional Facilities \| Sheriff Patrol Stations \| Murders
	Office of Independent Review The Office of Independent Review monitors the Sheriff's Department to ensure allegations of officer misconduct are investigated thoroughly and fairly.
	Probation The Probation Department makes recommendations for sentencing, supervises adults and juveniles on probation, and operates facilities for delinquent minors. Camps \| Field Offices
	Public Alerts See a list of alerts assembled for L.A. County residents: child abduction, amber alerts, security alerts, sex offender locations, etc. Homeland Security Alert Level \| Sex Offender
	Public Defender See most frequestly asked questions and answers about the legal services offered by L.A. County public defenders.

Related Departments, Commissions, and Agencies

320 W. Temple St., Room 35, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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1104 Mission Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90033
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210 W. Temple St., Room 18-709, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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1320 N. Eastern Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90063
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210 W. Temple St., Room 11-506, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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1275 N. Eastern Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90063
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510 S. Vermont Ave., Suite 215, Los Angeles, CA 90020
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9150 E. Imperial Hwy, Room N-31, Downey, CA 90242
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210 W. Temple St., Room 19-513, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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313 N. Figueroa St., Room 806, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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4700 Ramona Blvd., Monterey Park, CA 91754
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111 N. Hill St., Room 204, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Did You Know?

There were 80,757 known gang members in L.A. County in 2007, half of them in the City of Los Angeles, which counted 700+ gangs.

The movie "Gridiron Gang" starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was based on real-life efforts of county probation officers at Camp Kilpatrick in Malibu.

The jails house the largest psychiatric population in nation.

The Sheriff's Department provides services to nine community colleges, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and 618 courtrooms in 48 Superior Courts.

The Sheriff's Department provides services to 2.7 million residents in unincorporated areas and 40 contract cities.

The Sheriff's Department is the largest sheriff's department in the world, with more than 17,000 employees.

The Sheriff's Department houses 19,000 inmates in eight jails.

The Public Defender's Office is the nation's oldest and largest such agency.

The District's Attorney's Office is the largest local prosecution agency in the nation.

The County Fire Department provides services to nearly 4 million residents in 58 cities and unincorporated areas.

Sheriff's deputies deal with nearly 100 cultures and languages on a day-to-day basis.

Nearly 20 percent of the jail inmates are mentally ill and homeless.

Deputy Bert, a camel, is an official reserve deputy for the Sheriff's Department.

Actor Lou "The Hulk" Ferrigno is a reserve sheriff deputy.

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