The Real LAPD - Episode 2 - A Matter of Life and Death

Chronicling Los Angeles police officers on high-risk assignments, including segments in which they patrol gang-populated areas and track drug dealers.

[@ericgarcia3287]

How cool is this, Officer Choi in this episode is now the Acting Chief of Police of the LAPD now...

[@Comeon-no6jo]

Officer Choi now is the police chief of the Los Angeles police department!!!!

[@mrhappyfolger2721]

Timestamp

[@dv1267]

Watch the video👌

[@sausagefruit7690]

@@mrhappyfolger2721 The guy at 21:41 is now the Chief of Police.

[@sausagefruit7690]

​@@Comeon-no6jo He is currently the Interim Chief of Police, so the Acting Chief of Police and is still assigned as the "Assistant Chief of Police" in the LAPD, until he or another Officer takes the position of the Chief of Police. Unanimously appointed by the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners, Choi is the first Asian American to lead the Los Angeles Police Department. Quote from the LA Times: "Choi also has the backing of Bass, who stopped by the Hancock Park party for long enough to address the crowd, quipping that she had tried to “twist his arm and say, ‘Don’t go for the interim, go for (the permanent) chief.” However, he has made it clear he’s not in the running to take the reins permanently. City officials said they expect the hiring process to continue through August, at which point Choi will step down and likely resume his previous position as assistant chief."

[@rodzilla355]

Started my career in 93 back when we could be cops! Miss those days. Finally retired in 23

[@johnworrall3646]

Thank you for your service !

[@__________7483]

Thank you for your 30 years of service sir🫡

[@rockinroll817]

Now take care of yourself, eat right, exercise, get/stay healthy and live a long, happy life in retirement! You've paid your dues.

[@richardmorris7063]

Thank you for you're service Sir!

[@kendallevans4079]

23 years and retired? What boondoggle government jobs are. Fire, police......Do you double dip and get yourself a security officer job WHILE collecting your phat pension?

[@riprydah5391]

WE NEED MORE EPISODES OF LAPD LIFE ON THE BEAT

[@EOW-nv1nc]

I personally knew Fil from the academy and at SW. One of the nicest, most genuine guys I’ve ever met.

[@Comeon-no6jo]

The real days of the Los Angeles police department!!!!

[@Brian-wl4ndt]

Looking at all these men and women, it’s like I’m missing something in my life. Their interactions, the way they carry themselves, their states of mind. Idk what it is but I feel like it’s the “life” I’m missing from being alive. I couldn’t be like them if I tried

[@YIBUSA]

I always thought I was the only one that felt this way!

[@Brian-wl4ndt]

@@YIBUSA kinda feels like smelling your favorite foods cooking but when you eat it it’s bland and tastes nothing like it smelled.

[@patrickalmanza6936]

Enjoy who you are and what you do. That’s how I see these people interact.

[@tinyhouseshannanigins9749]

you just need to find something you are passionate about and go for it….

[@YIBUSA]

@@patrickalmanza6936 I’d like to think that potentially putting yourself in danger for the welfare of others can really solidify fellowship, bond, and understanding with your peers/co-workers. That’s how I see it anyway. My coworkers are cool but I wouldn’t take a bullet for them lol.

[@ernie-gee213]

Glad to know LAPD CRASH Units got brought in as well because they did do lots of dirty work on WS18TH ST

[@Gonzo_Filmz]

So this would make it 1995- 1996 since Chief Choi started in 95

[@robertmahoney5523]

It's sometime August of '98, since Ofc. Fil Cuesta was killed Aug. 9th, 1998

[@Timmomcj]

This series premiered in 1999

[@colonelarrow8031]

This series is so good! Keep it coming please!

[@justinschnepp5419]

Officer pete medal of valor is the most cringe human ive ever seen 😂😂

[@PeteMcCorvey]

Yeah you can tell the LAPD is his personality. 😂😂😂

[@youmadethereboresph]

He ended up serving the city of LA for 33 years. Left the LAPD as a commanding officer in 2016. Even saved a kid with CPR once. Dude did a lot

[@tonyfarleyfirebuff7076]

My great great grandfather is both fbi and lapd in the cold war from late 1950 to his death in the 80s

[@Liberty-rn4wy]

I remember doing a krav maga weekend course with Darren Levine in about 2006 in LA and he was talking about prosecuting that case of the officer who was killed. Levine is the krav maga guy in L.A. and has tight connections to LAPD.

[@celticwarrior4christ]

RIP Sgt Kelly Shea(2:26) died at 45 from cancer.EOW Dec. 27,2004 RIP

[@coldc7]

I started my police career 96. Just about this time.

[@MrRayl55]

Look at the old police cars and no body worn cameras.

[@tommymitchell2306]

Bill is a Legend! SLA Shootout, Black Panthers, several chiefs, Davis, Gates, and unfortunately Willie Williams, and was still caring his revolver!!!

[@Spade-zw4vc]

This is something that uplifts my spirit.Thanks for the real life message.Hate the criminals and the crime.....personal time

[@RampantFury925]

I grew up in the 90s. Heck of a time.

[@hellodon]

What song is that at the beginning? I remember that as an intro to a song…

[@Burntofferings03]

Rammstein by Rammstein

[@MastaCrackz]

Wow!! The current police chief is in this video!!

[@gsierra13es]

What time in the video?

[@MastaCrackz]

@@gsierra13es6:24

[@MD-ky4ho]

Bet he didn’t have a clue he would become “interim” Chief of Police.

[@Interstate107]

0:39 there lots of LAPD also LASD and CHP

[@erewrewrewr]

7:14 cringiest shit ive ever heard xDDD what a dork "im out there predatororing against criem"

[@kendallevans4079]

Sounds like he busted your azz and you're butt hurt

[@screwhead4life]

I remember seeing this it on gangland it was an 18st gang member he was sentenced to life in prison and the whole 18st gangsters were taunting LAPD after the cops funeral.

[@rockinroll817]

So glad we have that open border. And that makes it so sickening when Chief Moore was standing behind the mayor and supporting him as he was bragging about L.A. being a sanctuary city. These Chiefs and Sheriff Lee Baca supporting the sanctuary city status and looking the other way at many of the crimes of the illegal aliens, then having the Fing nerve to show up at hospitals and news conferences, funeral services, etc. playing like they are heartbroken at the loss of one of their officers. They want it both ways. So sickening and phony. I can't think of anything more shallow and disgusting. Please, please, DON'T go to the hospital or talk to the families to try to show your "concern and sympathy". If you had any respect at all for them you would never talk to them, never contact them and never mention the name of their lost loved ones again. It's the least you a do after being an accessory to the death of the officers.

[@RyanMiller3039]

Bill still using a revolver.

[@el_txserpico4501]

Reece recently came out in an episode about tiny home living. I didnt recognize her at first I always wondered what happened to everyone. As for choi, you wonder if when they graduated the academy their heart was about promotion or they fell into it

[@Johnnyjonas274]

Reece was only on LAPD for about 4 years, then went to Pasadena PD. She retired from there a few years ago and moved out of state. The twin, Sgt Brown, retired. His brother is a Sgt II and soon to retire. Casey retired as a Captain.

[@tinyhouseshannanigins9749]

Shannon here….5 years LAPD, 17 years Pasadena PD, happily retired since 2017 and living in Tennessee on a homestead….with my Tiny House as an airbnb. ❤

[@el_txserpico4501]

@@Johnnyjonas274thats awesome.

[@el_txserpico4501]

@@tinyhouseshannanigins9749Tennessee big difference than LA. Happy for all those who retired, many dont make it

[@complexblackness]

18:36 Strong opinion considering people could say the same about Police.

[@issaf3676]

Shut up and collect EBT

[@stardust4225]

7:51 Choi's face when he sees the patch.

[@keithb372]

The killer, Catarino Gonzalez Jr. was a member of 18th Street. He's doing LWOP and is currently incarcerated at Pleasant Valley State Prison.

[@rockinroll817]

He didn't really lose anything. His life was just going to be a big waste anyway. And now a bunch of border brothers are taking turns with "his" girl. Oh well. Go have another soup bro!

[@Interstate107]

1:18 they should get the CHP too

[@dv1267]

What?

[@tonyfarleyfirebuff7076]

Chief choi is a badass korean American chief of police in history

[@rampar77]

Dominic had done it all. He was similar to Gates.

[@tonyfarleyfirebuff7076]

@rampar77 yes gates

[@bpa4life570]

What a time to see law enforcement

[@tonyfarleyfirebuff7076]

The los angeles police department is the badass bad to the bone pd ever in history

[@seanberthiaume8240]

Looks like their using Beretta M9s or Mdl 92fs Berettas'.

[@ManuelRuisenor]

More episodes please mean

[@richardmorris7063]

Did she make a reference to Shaquille Oneil? I thought this was 1990?

[@PeteMcCorvey]

It was 98. Shaq was with the Lakers for 2 years by then.

[@thatzombieplace]

Lol that white guy getting that tattoos is such a dork. Also im glad they got chinese guys on the force

[@JT-5525_]

The Chinese guys are dorks too 😂

[@FINALLYOUTAFTER7]

Serious camaraderie

[@joshanderson3315]

15:43 is that a LAPD Jeep Cherokee I see???

[@Johnnyjonas274]

They had a bunch of oddball vehicles for Venice Beach, mostly donated by dealerships

[@MD-ky4ho]

Once saw their Hummer LAPD vehicle.

[@tommymitchell2306]

RIP Filbert!!!!

[@ackamack101]

10:35 Is she quoting Sunday in the Park with George? 🤔 😂

[@SPEEDPAINTER1]

OFFICER SHANNON REECE- HUBBA HUBBA!!!

[@thejerk95]

No smoking now for LAPD

[@mth2197]

I am shocked that cleaning your weapon after every qual. is not SOP. A malfunction due to a dirty weapon is unacceptable.

[@rockinroll817]

It's only a big deal if you take your job seriously. If you just want to be a cutie pie you don't EVER have to clean your gun.

[@tinyhouseshannanigins9749]

lots of liberty’s taken in the editing…we did clean our guns after quals…don’t believe everything you hear on “reality TV”

[@mth2197]

@@tinyhouseshannanigins9749 Thank you for the clarification. I can only comment on what is presented. If it was not accurate, my apologies.

[@tinyhouseshannanigins9749]

@@mth2197 That’s ok…I agree it looks awful and very unsat.

[@docholliday4489]

Pete Casey is a legend!

[@patkelly6349]

Why.

[@patkelly6349]

Mate who’d get a tattoo recognising himself. Wanka

[@ss0238]

The girl officer looked pathetic at the range.

[@tinyhouseshannanigins9749]

hahahaha I sure did! Some of it was in the editing….some in my stupid commentary….I actually had quite a few shooting medals by the end of my career. But yeah, super embarrassing. 😂

[@tonycoburn4153]

I believe the twins got caught up in some scandal recently, l.a. p.d. is notorious for scandals, look at the movies made about corruption and scandal, based on true events I'm sure.

[@Johnnyjonas274]

That’s BS. One of them retired a few years ago. Nice try, though

[@rockinroll817]

Yeah, they've had to hire a lot of AA and do that whole Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, (DIE), scam. That usually brings in more scandals on down the road. They aren't what they once were. Sad.

[@larryz3985]

Lame stupid organization smg complete waste of funds no work performed that justifies their salaries

[@5hittyradio]

cope harder

[@Johnnyjonas274]

Blah Blah blah blah Blaaaaaaaaahh

[@tonycarbone6247]

That cop calling gangs cowards for shooting the cop from behind , at least the cop had a gun , how many times have the lapd gang shoot unarmed citizens in the back for running away ,

[@kylear6120]

Bro what? you sound like everything wrong with society. Please get an education because you are incomprehensible

[@rockinroll817]

Says the hug-a-thug guy. So you mad they shot your man?