Today, and everyday, we honor our country’s freedom by celebrating #IndependenceDay. Let us memorialize and enjoy a Happy #4thofJuly as it was meant to be — together as a nation 🇺🇲

Fireworks extravaganza at Shepherd Church Mission Officer Peña & SLO Carter representing for Mission Division along with LAPD Noho, LAPD West Valley & LAPD Van Nuys Division certified bike Officers! Proud to be apart of it! God bless everyone! LAPD Mission @CaptainCortez1

Great job yet again Officer Anaya & Hernandez! This time, the suspect was parked too far off the curb in violation of 22502 VC. Officers observed high capacity magazines in plain view. A search of the vehicle uncovered drugs, money, & guns. Attaboys!! LAPD Mission @CaptainCortez1

.LAPD Mission Station Officers Anaya & Hernandez were on patrol when they observed a vehicle code violation & high-capacity magazines in plain view. A search of the car uncovered drugs, money & guns. This proactive police work helps reduce violent crime & shootings in our communities.

Never leave a child or pet alone in a parked car. Get in the habit of always looking inside your car before locking the doors.  Remember: Park. Look. Lock. For more info visit nhtsa.gov/child-safety/y…

Ofcr Kassens & Altamirano were on patrol when they observed a suspect who had earlier brandished a gun at his domestic partner threatening to kill her. Ofcrs detained the suspect and recovered a gun. We hope the victim has some peace of mind tonight. 🙏🏼LAPD Mission @CaptainCortez1

Val's Memorial Bike Ride is around the corner & we would like to invite everyone to join us for some live music, food, & raffle prizes in celebration of our fallen brother Officer Valentin Martinez. All proceeds will benefit his 8 month old twin boys! LAPD Mission @CaptainCortez1

Are you heading outside? How much water do you have with you? The 🌞 is no joke Don't end up 🥵 so Your #LAFD has to 🚑💨🏥 That's not a good day. Enjoy your weekend WITHOUT a #heatinjury CDC recommends 8 oz every 20 mins #hydrate

Mission promises to continue the fight against all violence that puts innocent lives in danger and we will continue to fight against those who put fear and intimidation within our communities. Great job Officer Torres & Carillo for another great arrest. LAPD Mission @CaptainCortez1

SLO Crawford & SLO Carter at it again! Can’t stop won’t stop. Another gun off the streets and out of the wrong hands. Keep up the great work gentlemen. 🙌🏼 LAPD Mission @CaptainCortez1

Officer Torres & Rosales conducted a traffic stop for expired registration. Turned out that the passenger was on probation. Ofcrs conducted a search and recovered a handgun under the passengers seat. Thats proactive police work at its best. Great job! LAPD Mission @CaptainCortez1

Ofcr Carillo & Simental spotted a vehicle blocking a driveway. Officers approached the vehicle and smelled a strong order of fresh marijuana along with a scale. Officers searched the vehicle and recovered a handgun. Great investigation gentlemen. 👊🏼👏🏼 LAPD Mission @CaptainCortez1

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to all of our sponsors, community members, & friends that came out to support Megan and her two beautiful twin boys! Val!, I hope we made you proud brother! Rest easy! 🙏🏼 LAPD Mission @CaptainCortez1

Busy night for Mission’s Finest! Officer Cuba & Rosales caught a vandalism suspect in the act and as the suspect tried getting away he tossed a handgun. Officer Harer & Torres’ traffic stop for tinted windows resulted in a recovered handgun. Great work gentlemen! 👏🏼LAPD Mission

FTO Peña & Ofcr Ramos were conducting extra patrol when they observed a vehicle double parked. Ofcrs approached the vehicle & FTO Peña observed a magazine under the passengers thigh. After taking suspect into custody, Ofcrs conducted a search & recovered a handgun. 👏🏼 LAPD Mission

Val…Not a day goes by we don’t think about you. You will forever be memorialized in our station and will forever hold a place in our hearts. 🧢💙❤️⚾️ @ LAPD Mission Community Police Station instagram.com/p/CSiFp81JIiK/…

🚨🚨🚨 Found 4 year old girl on Himrod Street and Knickerbocker Avenue!! 🚨🚨🚨 If you recognize her please call 718-574-1614 . She will be at the 83rd Precinct ! PLEASE RETWEET !

COMMUNITY ALERT There has been an increase in Auto Theft in Mission Division. Our Officers and Auto Detectives are working hard to combat the issue. Here is some information and tips to diminish your chances of becoming a victim.