New Police Memorial Dedication

October 14, 2024 – In a dedication celebration to honor those officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, the Los Angeles Police Department unveiled the brand new Police Memorial located at the new Police Administration Building.  

“This is a fitting symbol of the trust and love we have for the fallen,” said Police Chief
William J. Bratton.

With the sound of the Los Angeles Police Emerald Society Bagpipes and Drums in the background, the precession of family members of the fallen, dignitaries and invited guests made their way to the steps of the Memorial.  As Chief Bratton and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa laid a wreath at the base of the edifice, TAPS were played and a moment of silence was held.  

Afterward, the family members of the fallen were the first to walk up and view the Memorial first-hand.  Family members placed white roses beside the names of their loved ones, many of them still emotional.

The new Memorial stands 12 feet, 3 inches high and is 32 feet long.  The design involves complex wall surfaces and edges and features 2,106 brass plaques.  Of those, 201 are engraved with the names, ranks and the day each LAPD officer gave his or her life in the line of duty.  
The Memorial was generously funded by the Los Angeles Police Foundation.

The new Police Memorial is located on the east side of the new Police Administration Building which is on First Street between Spring and Main Avenues in Downtown Los Angeles.