Compton Police Department
Former Police Department for Compton, California, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Compton Police Department | |
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Abbreviation | CPD |
Agency overview | |
Formed | 1888 |
Dissolved | September 2000 |
Jurisdictional structure | |
Legal jurisdiction | Compton, California |
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Since the dissolution of the department, there have been repeated unsuccessful efforts to re-establish a police force.