Where should you turn in found property on the ramp?

• A. Airport Security Desk at Terminal 1
• B. Ground Services Supervisor on the Ramp
• C. Los Angeles Police Department Central Division
• D. Airport Police Duty Officers at LAX Security Access Post #2

Answer: (D)

Found property on the ramp should be reported to the on-site Airport Police, specifically at the Security Access Post designated for ramp incidents. This post is the proper point of contact because Airport Police handle found property on airport property, maintain the official log, and preserve the chain of custody to help locate the rightful owner. The ramp is a restricted area, so security personnel stationed at the Security Access Post have immediate access and authority to take custody, document details, and arrange for the item to be returned if claimed.

Turning in to a terminal security desk or to a ground services supervisor on the ramp isn’t appropriate because they don’t have the official responsibility or access to process ramp-found items in a way that ensures proper documentation and custody. The Los Angeles Police Department Central Division is a city police unit, not the airport’s on-site security team, so the immediate handling of ramp-found property is managed by Airport Police at the designated post. If you’re ever unsure, contact the Airport Police or Security Access Post #2 for guidance, since they’re the correct point of contact for found property on the ramp.