FAQ | El Segundo Police Department
El Segundo Police Department Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I make a police report over the phone?
No, with one exception. The ESPD will accept a report by telephone for a missing person, including runaways, without delay and will give priority to the handling of that report.
You may make a police report online. Visit www.elsegundopd.org and search for "File a Report online":
Does the El Segundo Police Department serve court notices?
No, ESPD does not serve court notices. Los Angeles Sheriff Department Court Services does have a service.
How often do you test for Police positions?
Officers- Once a month (entry-level)
Lateral Officers- Continuous
How to obtain a copy of a police report?
Contact the Police Records Section at 310-524-2200 during business hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. A fee of $0.20 per page plus tax is charged for any Incident or Accident Report. Police Records are released to a person(s) authorized to obtain the Incident or Accident report.
What are phone numbers for other Police Departments?
LAPD
Pacific Division
: 310-202-4502
Hawthorne Police Department
310-349-2700
Manhattan Beach Police Department:
310-802-5140
LASD Century Station:
323-568-4800
Gardena Police Department:
310-323-7911
LAX Airport PD:
424-646-6200
CHP West LA:
310-642-3939
What are the requirements to become a Lateral Police Officer?
See job description
or contact Human Resources at 350 Main Street. (310)-524-2336/2337
What are the requirements to become a Police Cadet?
See job description
or contact Human Resources located at 350 Main Street. (310)-524-2336/2337
What are the requirements to become a Police Officer?
See job description
or visit Human Resources located at 350 Main Street. (310)-524-2336/2337
What court does El Segundo Police Department file cases with?
Traffic tickets (non-misdemeanors) are handled by Inglewood Court. For more information on Inglewood Court,
click here
One Regent Street, Inglewood, Ca. (310)-419-1399
Misdemeanors and felonies are handled by Los Angeles Airport Superior Court.
11701 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles. (310)-725-3000. For more information on Los Angeles Airport Court,
click here
What if this happened in another city can I file a report using this online police citizen reporting system?
No, if a crime took place outside of the City of El Segundo, please call the police department for the city the crime occurred in.