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LAPD Data Breach Exposes 340,000 Files; Investigation Underway

4/8/2026

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The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed a data breach affecting LAPD and the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, leaking over 7.7 terabytes of data.
The breach involved nearly 340,000 files and exposed private details about officers and court cases, including Internal Affairs documents.
The LAPD is investigating the incident.
Public reaction criticized Mayor Karen Bass and the City Council for recurring cybersecurity issues.
The impact on ongoing cases remains unclear.

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The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed a data breach affecting LAPD and the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, leaking over 7.7 terabytes of data.
The breach involved nearly 340,000 files and exposed private details about officers and court cases, including Internal Affairs documents.
The LAPD is investigating the incident.
Public reaction criticized Mayor Karen Bass and the City Council for recurring cybersecurity issues.
The impact on ongoing cases remains unclear.