Hollywood Smoke

10/05/2024

Our new Chief is already hitting the ground running. Incoming LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell and Mayor Karen Bass spent time today attending various roll calls throughout our City, spending time with the dedicated professionals who keep Los Angeles safe.

10/05/2024

The Santa Monica Police Department is proud to congratulate one of our newest lateral officers, Officer Andre Cornejo Padilla, on receiving the prestigious Medal of Valor from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. While serving at the Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station in early 2024, Officer Cornejo Padilla displayed remarkable bravery and quick thinking during a residential fire rescue in La Canada Flintridge. His heroic actions, alongside fellow deputies, saved a trapped resident and exemplified true courage. We are honored to have him as part of our team and grateful for his continued service.

06/21/2024

Happy Father’s Day from the men and women of the Santa Monica Police Department!

We send a special to all fathers and father figures in our law enforcement community who are spending their day keeping us safe!

06/21/2024

11/09/2023

Today, we mourn the loss of Police Officer II Darrell Cunningham, Serial No. 43884, West Los Angeles Area. While off-duty, he and two passengers were involved in a traffic collision at the intersection of Roscoe Boulevard and Lindley Avenue at approximately 1:15 AM. One passenger was pronounced deceased while the other was transported to a local hospital with significant injuries. The driver of the vehicle that struck Darrell was traveling in excess of 100 mph at the time of the collision and is under investigation for vehicular manslaughter.

I am authorizing the wearing of mourning bands in his honor. Darrell is survived by two children ages 3 and 6, a fiancée and his parents.

The investigation is in the skilled hands of the Department’s Multi-Disciplinary Collision Investigation Team. Valley Traffic Division and other Department resources are providing support to ensure any needs are met. As we continue to grieve, please remember to stay safe and support each other.

God bless the family of Officer Cunningham, our West Los Angeles Area family that lost their loved one, and the men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department during this difficult time.

MICHEL R. MOORE
Chief of Police

08/29/2023

As much as I enjoy my hellcat it’s nowhere near as much fun as my first love. The worlds first V8 Tesla. Built years ago by my friends and I. 415 stroker, stage 3 blower cam, 4:10 gears. 2.6 magnuson supercharger, sequential shifter, 4 inch oval nascar style dual side exit exhaust, See below for more details but we Saved over 1300lbs in the process, Built from a salvage flooded car, Tesla wouldn’t sell me parts to fix it. Chevy did

08/27/2023

🎉 Congratulations Sergeant Zendejas on successfully finishing the 's Leadership Program! Built in collaboration with the United States Military Academy at West Point, this rigorous training curriculum examines 27 theories related to behavioral science and leadership, and your achievement is truly commendable.

Your commitment to excellence, dedication to learning, and passion for leadership are an inspiration to us all.

We're excited to see what you'll accomplish in the years to come!

12/04/2022

07/04/2021

Happy Independence Day!

05/07/2021

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05/03/2021

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02/12/2021

Getting ready for the big game tomorrow is almost as exicting as waiting for the new Hollywood Smoke to reopen! Rebirths are a blessing.