Massive Data Breach Exposes Sensitive LAPD Records

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:39:00 +0200

A significant data breach has compromised 7.7 terabytes of sensitive Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) records, including officer personnel files, Internal Affairs documents, and discovery materials from court cases. The leak, originating from a hack of the L.A. city attorney’s office, has resulted in a trove of private information becoming available online, with some files appearing on social media platforms like X. The released data includes witness names, medical information, unredacted criminal complaints, and investigative files typically kept confidential. As of now, city and LAPD officials have not publicly acknowledged the breach or confirmed whether hackers demanded a ransom. The account @WhosTheCop was among the first to post a file from the compromised data, citing a security researcher who initially disclosed the breach. Authorities have not yet clarified how the breach occurred or the extent of the damage. This incident raises serious concerns about data security within