Exposition Park

Department of Public Safety

700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Dispatch Office: (213) 744-7412


About Us

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) patrols Exposition Park and buildings within the Park. All DPS officers are authorized under the California Penal Code section 830.7 and have peace officer powers of arrest while on duty.

DPS’s goal is to provide timely and appropriate responses to safety problems and needs within the Park. DPS provides a full range of related services, such as: emergency response; preventative patrol; initial investigation of observed, reported, or suspected crimes; enforcement of laws; special event security; parking enforcement; and limited escort duties at the Park.


Dispatch

The Department of Public Safety has a communications office (Dispatch) that is staffed 24/7/365 by communications operators. Dispatchers serve as the main line of communication between officers, supervisors, emergency responders (CHP, LAFD, LAPD), and all entities within Exposition Park.

They dispatch officers to incidents and calls for service, handle inquiries, and provide information to the public and partner agencies.

For assistance or inquiries related to incidents, events, or security, please contact our Dispatch Office at (213) 744-7412 or (213) 744-7414.


We’re Hiring

See current openings with the Department of Public Safety below:

Exposition Police Officer

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Applications may be submitted electronically, by mail, or in person at:

CA Science Center
Maria Hernandez – State Human Resources
700 Exposition Park Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Loading Dock mail attendant — sealed envelope labeled “Confidential / State HR”
Drop-off Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Traffic

All traffic laws are enforced on Exposition Park property.

The speed limit on State streets inside Exposition Park is 15 miles per hour.

State Drive and Kinsey Drive are closed to general vehicular traffic. Authorized vehicles must not exceed 5 miles per hour.

The speed limit in all parking structures and lots is 10 miles per hour.

Violators may be cited or arrested as permitted by law. Citations are generally processed through the Los Angeles Superior Court, Metropolitan Branch:

Metropolitan Court
1945 S. Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 742-1884
www.lasuperiorcourt.org