The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department was founded in 1850. The Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement services to the citizens of Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department is the largest sheriff's department in the world. In addition to specialized services, such as the Sheriff's Youth Foundation, International Liaison and Employee Support Services, the Department is divided into ten divisions, each headed by a Division Chief.

There are three patrol divisions (Field Operations Regions I, II and III), Custody Operations Division, Correctional Services Division, Detective Division, Court Services Division, Technical Services Division, Office of Homeland Security, Administrative Services Division, and Leadership and Training Division.

Lead the fight to prevent crime and injustice. Enforce the law fairly and defend the rights of all.
Partner with the people we serve to secure and promote safety in our communities.

The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department is a member of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Task Force on Human Trafficking (LAMTF-HT.) The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, Major Crimes Bureau is the unit tasked with investigating human trafficking cases.

For more information regarding the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department and their programs, please visit www.lasd.org.