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Southwest LAPD Station – Arrest & Jail Information
LAPD Southwest Station serves Leimert Park, Baldwin Hills, Crenshaw, West Adams and surrounding neighborhoods. Find station contact information, arrest and booking resources, and Los Angeles County custody information below.
Station Contact
1546 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90062
Bureau
South Bureau
Communities Served
Leimert Park, Baldwin Hills, Crenshaw, West Adams
Request Inmate Information
Someone arrested by LAPD Southwest Station may initially be held at an LAPD facility. Depending on the charges and circumstances, they may later be transferred into Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department custody. Submit an inmate inquiry for help locating someone in custody and checking available booking details, facility location, bail, court dates, and release information.
Note: Records for recent bookings may not be immediately available. If you need immediate assistance, contact the station directly at (323) 485-2582.
Submit an Inmate InquirySouthwest Area Phone Directory
Use the contact that best fits your need. Call 9-1-1 only for emergencies.
| Who to call | When to use | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | To report emergencies only | 9-1-1 |
| Non-emergency | To report any non-emergency crime | 877-ASK-LAPD / (877) 275-5273 |
| Southwest Area Front Desk | General inquiries and information | (213) 485-2582 |
| Southwest Area TDD | Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf | (213) 485-1015 |
| Southwest Area Commanding Officer | Business hours only | (213) 485-2581 |
| Southwest Area Patrol Commanding Officer | Business hours only | (213) 485-2580 |
| Southwest Area Detective Desk | Investigative-related questions | (213) 485-6570 |
| Southwest Area Community Relations Office | Community policing information, volunteer opportunities, community-based programs | (213) 847-5800 |
| Southwest Area Youth Services Officer | Cadet and youth related programs | (213) 847-5800 |
| Southwest Area Narcotic Unit | For narcotic related complaints | (213) 485-2593 |
| Southwest Area Vice Unit | For prostitution, gambling, and alcohol related complaints | (323) 290-4060 |
| Southwest Area Property Office | For lost, stolen, found or booked property | (213) 218-7145 |
| Southwest Area Records Unit | For report inquiries, information, and requests | (213) 485-2591 |
| Southwest Area Station (Fax) | For reports or other information needing to be faxed | (323) 295-2486 (fax) |
| Southwest Area Official Police Garage Tow: Swanney McDonald Tow | For impounded or recovered vehicles | (323) 733-6898 |
Non-emergency
To report any non-emergency crime
877-ASK-LAPD / (877) 275-5273Southwest Area Front Desk
General inquiries and information
(213) 485-2582Southwest Area TDD
Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf
(213) 485-1015Southwest Area Commanding Officer
Business hours only
(213) 485-2581Southwest Area Patrol Commanding Officer
Business hours only
(213) 485-2580Southwest Area Detective Desk
Investigative-related questions
(213) 485-6570Southwest Area Community Relations Office
Community policing information, volunteer opportunities, community-based programs
(213) 847-5800Southwest Area Youth Services Officer
Cadet and youth related programs
(213) 847-5800Southwest Area Narcotic Unit
For narcotic related complaints
(213) 485-2593Southwest Area Vice Unit
For prostitution, gambling, and alcohol related complaints
(323) 290-4060Southwest Area Property Office
For lost, stolen, found or booked property
(213) 218-7145Southwest Area Records Unit
For report inquiries, information, and requests
(213) 485-2591Southwest Area Station (Fax)
For reports or other information needing to be faxed
(323) 295-2486 (fax)
Southwest Area Official Police Garage Tow: Swanney McDonald Tow
For impounded or recovered vehicles
(323) 733-6898Source: LAPD Station Information.
Arrest & Booking Information
After an LAPD Arrest
When LAPD arrests someone, the person is typically transported to an LAPD jail facility for booking. The booking process includes recording personal information, taking fingerprints and photographs, and documenting the charges. After booking, the person may be released, held pending arraignment, or transferred to a county facility.
LAPD Custody vs. County Custody
LAPD operates its own jail facilities for short-term custody. Individuals facing more serious charges or longer detention may be transferred to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department custody at a county jail. The LASD inmate locator covers county custody — contact the LAPD station for information about individuals held in LAPD facilities.
LAPD Custody Resources
About Southwest LAPD
Southwest Division serves south and west Los Angeles communities including Leimert Park, Baldwin Hills, Crenshaw, and West Adams. This page helps visitors identify the division, find verified contact information, and understand where to look for arrest and custody information.
Someone Arrested by Southwest LAPD?
If someone was recently arrested by Southwest LAPD, begin with the station for division-level information. The arresting division is not necessarily the final custody location. Processing, booking, release status, and transfer can affect where current information is available.
How to find someone arrested by LAPD
- Have the person’s full legal name available.
- If known, keep the date of birth and arrest date available.
- Use Southwest LAPD for division-level arrest information.
- Submit an inmate inquiry for current county custody records.
- If information is not available yet, allow time for processing and check again.
Areas served by Southwest LAPD
Southwest LAPD serves Leimert Park, Baldwin Hills, Crenshaw, and West Adams. Confirm a specific address or incident through the Southwest Division page.
Leimert ParkBaldwin HillsCrenshawWest Adams
Southwest LAPD frequently asked questions
Where is Southwest LAPD Station?
Southwest Community Police Station is located at 1546 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90062.
What is the phone number for Southwest LAPD?
The Southwest Community Police Station main number is (323) 485-2582.
What areas does Southwest LAPD serve?
This page identifies Leimert Park, Baldwin Hills, Crenshaw, and West Adams as communities served by Southwest LAPD.
How do I find someone arrested by Southwest LAPD?
Start with Southwest LAPD for division-level arrest information, then submit an inmate inquiry for current county custody records. Recent bookings may require additional processing.
Looking for Someone in Los Angeles County Custody?
Submit an inmate inquiry for help locating someone in Los Angeles County custody and checking available booking details, facility location, bail, court dates, and release information.