Whittier PD Holds Public Viewing on Its Military Equipment Report
See how often WPD's drones, armored vehicle, and other military-grade gear were actually deployed in 2025.
August 02, 2026Policing
Reporting on policing in Whittier, including department policies, budgets, technology, misconduct, oversight, and the decisions shaping how law enforcement operates.
Council Approves $428,000 Armored Vehicle for Whittier Police
From search warrants to active shooter scenes, here's when and why Whittier police actually use an armored vehicle.
July 24, 2026
Council Rejects Police Software Contract Over Privacy and Bidding Concerns
A sole-source contract, vague data-use terms, and no competing bids left three council members unconvinced. Two others voted yes.
July 22, 2026
Whittier Aims to Cut DUI Crashes by 10% With Cannabis Tax Grant
The $130,000 grant covers overtime for a year of DUI patrols and a device that lets officers confirm suspected drugs on the spot.
July 20, 2026
Council Approves Police Drone Program as Part of Larger $3.4 Million Axon Deal
Drones will soon launch from fixed locations around the city and reach some calls before officers do, piloted remotely from the police station.
July 20, 2026
How Whittier's City Hall Was Reshaped Three Weeks Before the Election — Part 2
Three weeks before the April 14 election, Whittier locked in three years of police raises. Here's what's in the contracts the new council is inheriting — and what it will cost.
April 16, 2026
City Council Approves $4M in New Settlements for Sexual Abuse of Minors by Whittier Police, Bringing Total Payouts to $7.5M
Teenage girls who joined Whittier's Police Explorer program hoping to pursue law enforcement careers were allegedly groomed and sexually abused by the officers entrusted with their supervision. The city has now agreed to pay $7.5 million. More lawsuits may be coming.
March 25, 2026
