A top Los Angeles Police Department officer is accused of stalking when he used a tracking device to monitor the movements of a subordinate he had a romantic relationship with, according to a report.
Alfred “Al” Labrada, LAPD assistant chief, was placed on administrative leave on Tuesday over the allegations, Police Chief Michael Moore announced to the LAPD Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, the LA Times reported.
Labrada allegedly placed an Apple AirTag inside the unidentified officer’s belongings and linked the device to his city-issued cell phone to track the woman’s location.
The officer found the device in a waterproof Pelican case — used to carry electronics — in his personal car, according to KTLA.
Officers were able to trace the tag back to a Labrada city-issued phone.
Shortly after the report was filed on September 7, the LAPD opened an investigation into Labrada and seized his cell phone, the outlet reported citing sources.
Moore called the allegations “deeply troubling” when he made his announcement.
Labrada allegedly placed an Apple AirTag inside the unidentified officer’s belongings and linked the device to his city-issued cell phone to track the woman’s location. @LabradaAl / X
“We will continue to work with outside agencies as they continue their investigation, as well as conduct our own internal investigation,” Moore said, according to the outlet. “This means consequences if these allegations are proven to be true.”
Labrada joined the LAPD as a probation officer in 1993 after serving six years in the US Marine Corps Reserve.
In 2022, Labrada was promoted to his current position as assistant chief.
He is the director of the Office of Special Operations, responsible for the majority of specialized units where he oversees several bureaus including the Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau, the Detective Bureau and the Transit Services Bureau.
Labrada joined the LAPD as a probation officer in 1993 after serving six years in the US Marine Corps Reserve. @LabradaAl / X
He is one of three assistant police chiefs who report directly to Moore.
During the meeting, Police Board Commission President Erroll Southers said he ordered the inspector general’s office to monitor the LAPD investigation to “ensure objectivity, impartiality, going forward.”
When the news first broke, Labrada remained in his position before voluntarily taking a week-long “absence of command” until he was placed on paid leave Tuesday, CBS News reported.
When news first broke, Labrada remained in his position before voluntarily taking a week-long “absence from command” until he was placed on paid leave on Tuesday, CBS News reported.CBS Los Angeles
Labrada was fighting the charges, hiring both civil and criminal attorneys, when the LAPD released its findings.
“In our understanding, what happened today is standard procedure and nothing more needs to be read into it, other than that the matter continues to be investigated,” said his civil lawyer, Jeremy Tissot, in a statement to the newspaper. “We would like to jointly clarify that, in our opinion, what has been reported in the media so far is false, regarding the alleged stalking. Relationships and circumstances have also been abused.”
Labrada also serves as the LAPD Department Liaison for the Latino Community, Immigration Policy, Gang Reduction, Youth Development and is currently overseeing planning efforts for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Labrada also serves as the LAPD Department Liaison for the Latino Community, Immigration Policy, Gang Reduction, Youth Development and currently oversees planning efforts for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
Labrada’s holiday comes at a time of rising crime in the California city, where violent crime has risen by 8.6% according to a survey in June.
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