2013
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LAPD Radio Frequencies - 2013

In 2004 LAPD realigned their dispatch frequencies, and for the first time in their 3/4 of a century on the radio, every patrol and traffic division can have its own dispatch frequency and RadioTelephone Operator ("RTO"), especially during busy hours, such as on Day and PM watches.

Note that all divisions will ALWAYS operate on their assigned "base" (dispatch) frequency listed below.  Selected divisions (especially the four "traffic" divisions) will be patched together intermittently, depending on staffing, workoad, special events or even immediate circumstances and incidents.  The process is dynamic, in the sense that patching/unpatching can be done in any configuration deemed necessary, and at any time.   Officers (and listeners) won't have to change their frequency to continue hearing calls for their division, it's all handled at the dispatch centers.

The "Simplex" frequencies listed in the far right column are car-to-car tactical frequencies, and almost always referred to on the air as "Simplex," though they may be used in either simplex or repeater mode.  They are officially named the "Enhanced Fallback" frequencies for their division, for backup use in the event that the dispatch centers' access to the frequencies fails.  Each division station has the capability to receive their 9-1-1 calls and dispatch their units locally.

All frequencies use "APCO P25" Digital modulation unless "Analog" is indicated.

West Bureau
Valley CDC

Valley Bureau
Valley CDC

Central Bureau
Metro CDC

South Bureau
Metro CDC

L.A. area only