Compton Police Department
The Compton Police Department was the municipal law enforcement agency for the city of Compton, California until it was disbanded by the City Council in September 2000. The Compton City Council then contracted with the County of Los Angeles for law enforcement services provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
| Compton Police Department | |
|---|---|
Patch of the Compton Police Department | |
| Abbreviation | CPD |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1888 |
| Dissolved | September 2000 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Legal jurisdiction | Compton, California |
| General nature | |
Since the dissolution of the department, there have been repeated unsuccessful efforts to re-establish a police force.
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