Compton Police Department

Compton Police Department
Patch of the Compton Police Department
Patch of the Compton Police Department
AbbreviationCPD
Agency overview
Formed1888
DissolvedSeptember 2000
Jurisdictional structure
Legal jurisdictionCompton, California
General nature

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.

Since the dissolution of the department, there have been repeated unsuccessful efforts to re-establish a police force.


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