ALLIES AGAIN FRENCH POLICE VISIT THEIR L.A. `BROTHERS'.Byline: BRENT HOPKINS Staff Writer AGOURA HILLS -- One French National Police officer, one Los Angeles Police Department "LAPD" and "L.A.P.D." redirect here. For other uses, see LAPD (disambiguation).  This article or section is written like an . officer -- two cops with a common world -- sized one
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They eyed each other's uniforms and talked shop. The LAPD 1. LAPD - Link Access Procedure on the D channel. 2. LAPD - Los Angeles Police Department. motor officer had a thick moustache and shiny black boots; the French gendarme wore a nicely tailored jacket adorned with red ribbons. They spoke slowly in English, sharing the universal themes of law enforcement. What do you shoot? the L.A. cop asked. Glocks, his counterpart said, with just a hint of an accent. What do you ride? Yamahas, came the reply, which everyone agreed was a fine motorcycle indeed. Then came the big question: ``Do you guys watch `Dragnet'?'' the cop questioned. ``Or `Adam-12'?'' ``Yes, I have seen them both,'' the French officer responded. ``But the one we really like is `CHiPs.''' Everyone had a good laugh. The contingent of 30 French motorcycle officers had come to Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, to train, ride, shoot and converse with their American brothers in arms armed for war; in a state of hostility. See also: Arms with the LAPD, California Highway Patrol highway patrol n. A state law enforcement organization whose police officers patrol the public highways. , Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department This article is about the Los Angeles County Sherriff's Department, not to be confused with the smaller Los Angeles County Police The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) is a local law enforcement agency that serves Los Angeles County, California. and Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. Police Department. But talk quickly moved to Hollywood and the character of CHP CHP Chapter CHP Combined Heat and Power CHP California Highway Patrol CHP Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi (Turkish: Republican People's Party) CHP Chemical Hygiene Plan (OSHA) CHP Community Health Plan Officer Frank ``Ponch'' Poncherello, portrayed by Erik Estrada. The 10-day visit, which officially commenced Monday, aims to improve bonhomie bon·ho·mie n. A pleasant and affable disposition; geniality. [French, from bonhomme, good-natured man : bon, good (from Latin bonus; see deu-2 between French and California law enforcement agencies. The French showed off their skills on two wheels, and Sheriff Lee Baca showed them gang-infested neighborhoods. During their visit, they'll tour around with the various agencies to exchange tips on how to recruit and train. At the high point, they'll help provide security for the Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 15. ``We here in America are fighting crime not only in this country,'' Baca said. ``If we're going to do a great job in protecting people from organized crime, street-level drug dealing and cyber-crime, we need to have a good relationship. Terrorism can be best dealt with when all police departments of all nations are working together.'' On Monday, the sharply attired French officers met up with their brethren at the sheriff's Lost Hills station and strapped on their aerodynamic, white helmets. With a contingent of deputies leading the way, they raced down Mulholland Highway and through Encinal Canyon toward Malibu, gracefully navigating the curves as they sped toward the ocean. ``Los Angeles is a huge city and Paris is relatively small, but we have the same problems,'' said Philippe Larrieu, the French consul general. ``You have more gangs, but we have the same concerns. ... ``The American police are a prestigious organization and that's very important. They deserve it -- it's important for us to transfer that respect to us, as well.'' ``A police officer is a police officer,'' said Commissaire Commissaire may refer to:
brent.hopkins(at)dailynews.com (818) 713-3738 CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Members of the French National Police take in the Pacific Ocean after riding to Malibu with local law enforcement officials Monday. The French motor officers are here to train with area agencies and will help out at the Golden Globes. Andy Holzman/Staff Photographer |
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