Jaqueline Perea’s decision to join the Los Angeles Police Department followed the 2013 murder of her brother, according to NBC Los Angeles.
The killing brought Perea into contact with LAPD investigators.
NBC Los Angeles reported that Perea met LAPD investigators through the case.
From Personal Loss to Joining the Police Force
Perea’s brother’s murder played a role in her decision to join the police force, NBC Los Angeles reported.
One detective told Perea he thought she could become a great detective, according to NBC Los Angeles.
Using Personal Loss to Help Other Families
The LAPD’s post says Perea hopes to draw on her life experience to comfort families facing tragedy as they seek justice and closure.
How LAPD Counts Homicides as Solved
According to the Los Angeles Times’ account of LAPD figures, officials considered 156 of the 230 homicides logged in areas patrolled by the department in 2025 solved. LAPD’s definition can include an arrest or other factors, such as a killing deemed legally justified or a suspect’s death; criminal charges or a conviction are not required.
