Our Mission
LALEY is dedicated to the advancement of Latinos and other underrepresented groups within the Los Angeles Police Department. We provide professional, educational, and social opportunities to our members, to law enforcement, and to the community at large.
We believe that a police department that reflects the diversity of the community it serves is a stronger, more effective, and more trusted institution.
Programs & Services
Advocacy & Representation
LALEY advocates for equal opportunity and fair treatment of Latino and minority officers within the LAPD, fighting discrimination and promoting systemic change.
Read MoreMentorship Programs
We connect experienced officers with newer recruits, providing guidance, career development, and a support network that helps officers thrive at every rank.
Read MoreEducational Scholarships
LALEY awards scholarships to members and their families, investing in the next generation of Latino leaders in law enforcement and public service.
Read MoreCommunity Outreach
We build bridges between the LAPD and Los Angeles communities through events, youth programs, and initiatives that strengthen trust and cooperation.
Read MoreFeatured Reading
The story of LALEY and its members has captured the attention of historians and authors. These books document the broader struggle for justice in Los Angeles — a struggle LALEY helped shape.
L.A. Noir
The Struggle for the Soul of America's Most Seductive City
A landmark history of power, crime, and race in Los Angeles — including the pivotal role Latino officers played in bridging the LAPD and the community during the 1950s and '60s. Basis for the TNT series Mob City.
"Fascinating... Flat-out entertaining." — Michael Connelly
Stealing Home
Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between
Chronicles the displacement of Palo Verde and the remarkable story of LAPD officer Julio Gonzales — a LALEY pioneer who built youth clubs, opened the police academy to neighborhood kids, and earned the trust of a community that had every reason to distrust the LAPD.