LAPD Rampart Division
The Rampart Division of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) serves communities to the west of Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) including Silver Lake, Echo Park, Pico-Union and Westlake, all together designated as the Rampart patrol area. Its name is derived from Rampart Boulevard, one of the principal thoroughfares in its patrol area. The original station opened in 1966, located at 2710 West Temple Street. In 2008, the staff moved southeast to a newer facility located at 1401 West 6th Street. With 164,961 residents occupying a 5.4-square-mile (14 km2) area, Rampart is one of Los Angeles's most densely populated communities.
| Los Angeles Police Department Rampart Division | |
|---|---|
| Common name | Rampart Division (Patrol Area #2) aka: "The Castle" |
| Motto | To Protect and To Serve |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1933 |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Size | 7.9 sq mi (20 km2) |
| Population | Approx. 375,000 |
| Legal jurisdiction | City of Los Angeles, California |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | Rampart Community Police Station 1401 West 6th Street Los Angeles, CA |
| Police Officers | Approx. 350 |
| Unsworn members | Approx. 15 |
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| Parent agency | Los Angeles Police Department |
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