LAPD Southwest Community Police Station and Bail Help

By Jane Un, licensed bail agent #1843448. Updated October 29, 2026.

LAPD's Southwest Community Police Station is at 1546 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90062, and its front desk is not usually where bail is posted. We are a private licensed bail agent, not part of LAPD or LASD, and this page explains what the station does and what to do next.

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Address	1546 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90062
Run by	Los Angeles Police Department
Phone	LAPD non-emergency (877) 275-5273

Southwest Station, address and communities

Southwest Station is at 1546 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., near Exposition Park and the University of Southern California. The division covers Baldwin Hills, Crenshaw, Leimert Park, West Adams, Jefferson Park, University Park and nearby communities. Metro rail stops along Exposition and Crenshaw boulevards connect the area, and the 10 and 110 freeways cross it. Events at Exposition Park can bring heavy crowds.

The station address is 1546 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90062. LAPD's station list does not show a direct number for this station, so use LAPD's non-emergency line at (877) 275-5273 and ask for Southwest Station. The official LAPD list of communities served is Adams-Normandie, Baldwin Hills, Baldwin Village, Baldwin Vista, Crenshaw, Exposition Park, Jefferson Park, Leimert Park, Union Square, University Park, Village Green, West Adams, Western Heights.

The station's phone number is not on the LAPD list we use, so we show LAPD's main non-emergency line instead. Ask for the Southwest Station front desk when you call.

Is bail posted at this station?

The station is where officers work from, not the usual place to post bail. Arrestees from this area are usually booked at the 77th Street Regional Jail, found at 7600 S. Broadway in South Los Angeles, and a bond is usually posted there. We say usually because LAPD does not publish an area to jail table and it can send people elsewhere. Call to confirm before you leave. NBC Los Angeles reported in October 2026 that the 77th Street jail has no medical staff until January 4, 2027, so people who need medical clearance may be taken to the downtown or Van Nuys jail instead.

Neighborhood pages for this area

These local pages cover places in or beside this station's area. Each one has its own notes for families.

Getting a phone, wallet or ID back

Most personal items go with the person to the jail and are given back at release. Evidence is held separately. The front desk can tell you whom to ask. Bring government photo ID when you go. For vehicles, ask the station which tow yard holds the car and when the yard is open.

Filing a complaint

If you think an officer acted wrongly, you can file a complaint. You can ask the station front desk or the watch commander to take one, and you can go to LAPD's Professional Standards Bureau through LAPD's website. You can also contact the Office of the Inspector General, which works with the Board of Police Commissioners, at (213) 893-6400 or through oig.lacity.org. Write down the date, time, place and any badge number or name. Keep any photos or messages. We do not give legal advice, and an attorney can tell you about deadlines.

Paying with 1% down

We offer 1% down on approved credit through Bail Today, Pay Later. You put down 1% of the bail amount and pay the rest of the premium monthly. The premium is 10% of the bail (the filed rate), or 8% when a private attorney is retained or the defendant or co-signer is a veteran. Never think of 1% as the whole price. The application takes about 4 minutes. The Bail Today, Pay Later page has details.

When you call us, it helps to have the person's full legal name, date of birth, the place and time of the arrest, and the booking number if you have one. If you do not have these, call anyway. We can often help you find out.

You can reach us 24 hours a day at (213) 725-2815. We are a private licensed bail agent, California Department of Insurance License #1843448. We are not part of LAPD or LASD. Our guide on what to do after an arrest is a good next read.

1% down is a down payment on approved credit, not the price of the bond. The premium is the rate on file with the California Department of Insurance, 10% of the bail amount, or 8% when a private attorney is retained or you or the defendant is a veteran. The balance goes on a payment plan.

Questions people ask

What is the Southwest Station phone number?

LAPD's list shows no direct number. Call (877) 275-5273 and ask for Southwest Station.

Can I post bail at the Southwest station?

Usually not. People are usually booked at the 77th Street Regional Jail, though LAPD can move people, so call to confirm. We are a private licensed bail agent, not part of LAPD.

What is the Southwest Station phone number?

We did not find a direct number on LAPD's station list. Call LAPD's non-emergency line at (877) 275-5273 and ask for Southwest Station.

Do you promise a release time?

No. Release timing depends on the jail. We prepare the bond quickly once you call, but we cannot promise when the jail will finish.

Does 1% down mean bail costs 1%?

No. 1% down is a down payment on approved credit. The premium is 10% of bail, or 8% in certain cases, and the balance is paid monthly.

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Jane Un Bail Bonds is a private bail agent licensed by the California Department of Insurance, License #1843448. We are not part of LAPD, LASD or the courts.