Which local law enforcement department serves LAUSD schools?

• A. Bell Police Department
• B. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
• C. California Highway Patrol
• D. Federal Bureau of Investigation

Answer: (A)

Safety on LAUSD campuses is handled by a dedicated school police force that operates inside the district to manage day-to-day security, investigations, and coordination with other law enforcement as needed. This district-level department is the Los Angeles Unified School Police Department, which specifically serves schools within LAUSD.

The Bell Police Department serves only the City of Bell and does not oversee LAUSD campuses. The other agencies listed operate at different levels (county, state, or federal) and do not serve as the district’s school police for LAUSD campuses. In practice, LAUSD staff work with LASPD and coordinate with city or county police (like LAPD or LASD) as appropriate, depending on the location of the campus.