This is a list of gangs whose members are associated with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) (typically deputies). Press reports indicate the LASD has had a problem with gangs since at least the 1970s which has expanded to at least 18 gangs. [1]

Databases of Known Associates of Deputy Gangs in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Deputy Shootings 1984-Current.

Sep 10, 2021 · The Commission recognizes the existence of deputy gangs and cliques in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and acknowledges it is a significant problem that requires a proactive and multifaceted response.

Mar 3, 2023 · LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A scathing report issued Friday by the Civilian Oversight Commission revealed there are deputy gangs and cliques still operating within the Los Angeles County...

The first known deputy gang to exist in the public eye was the "Little Devils", based out of the East Los Angeles sheriff's station. Deputies of that gang were responsible for violence against protesters during the National Chicano Moratorium March on August 29, 1970.

Sep 19, 2024 · The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department announced a new policy Wednesday banning gangs among deputies in the department, an issue county officials have said has spanned decades.

5 days ago · The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s leadership continues to make progress on proposals meant to root out deputy gangs and cliques, but the agency hasn’t settled on policies that ...

L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna told the Civilian Oversight Commission Thursday his department is taking a ‘zero-tolerance’ stance against deputy gangs and cliques.

5 days ago · — The LASD Civilian Oversight Commission said a whistleblower has come forward with new deputy gang allegations. The unnamed deputy says there is a new secret, tattooed group of deputies in the Palmdale station. This revelation arrives as Sherrif Robert Luna said he’s making progress toward eradicating the deputy gangs inside the department.

May 8, 2024 · The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is flouting state law requiring the adoption of a deputy gang policy and refusing to answer questions from LA County’s Civilian Oversight Commission, according to internal communications reviewed and obtained exclusively by LA Public Press.