LAPD Foothill Community Police Station

The Los Angeles Police Department is one of the largest and most innovative law enforcement agencies in the world. It is responsible for providing police service to an area encompassing 467 square miles and 18 community areas, representing nearly 4 million residents. A Board of Police Commissioners oversees all operations of the LAPD. Established in 1869, the mission of the department is to safeguard the lives and property of the people it serves, reduce the incidence and fear of crime and enhance public safety while working with the diverse communities to improve their quality of life. The Foothill Community Police Station is under the jurisdiction of the valley bureau. The Foothill area has a population of more than 180,000 people and covers 46-plus square miles. The Foothill Community Police Station serves the communities of Tujunga, Lakeview Terrace, Sun Valley (north of Golden State Freeway), Sunland, Arleta and Shadow Hills, Calif.