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Newsby Staff WriterJune 15, 2015

Video: LAPD Chief Angers Police Commission with Video to Officers After Ezell Ford Ruling

Not mentioned on Beck's list of supporters was the civilian commission, which had just rejected the chief's conclusion that the shooting of 25-year-old Ezell Ford Jr. was justified.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 12, 2015

Video: L.A. Mayor Backs Chief's Efforts to Reach Out to LAPD Ranks After Commission Ruling

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti voiced his support Thursday for LAPD Chief Charlie Beck after reaching out to officers in the wake of the police commission's decision in the Ezell Ford shooting.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 9, 2015

L.A. Police Commission Faults Officers in Ezell Ford Shooting

The Los Angeles Police Commission issued a mixed ruling Tuesday in last year’s killing of a mentally ill black man, finding that one officer was wrong to use deadly force but clearing another in the fatal shooting.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 4, 2014

L.A. Police Chief Says He Wants a Second Term

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck declared Thursday his interest in serving a second term as the city's top cop, saying he would be "more than proud" to serve should officials make the offer.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 3, 2014

LAPD Chief Defends Decision Not to Fire Officer

Police Chief Charlie Beck has defended his decision to overrule a disciplinary board’s recommendation to fire a police officer with close family ties to the department, denying favoritism played a role in his determination.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 11, 2013

Chief Beck Reopens Dorner Firing Case

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck announced Saturday that he was reopening the investigation into the firing of Christopher Jordan Dorner from the police department, the event that apparently sparked his vengeful campaign.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 7, 2013

LAPD Chief To Ex-Cop: 'No One Else Needs To Die'

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck urged a former LAPD cop suspected of killing 3 people, including a Riverside Police officer, and wounding several others, to turn himself in.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 31, 2013

Law Enforcement Divided On Assault Weapons Ban

Several law enforcement groups and leaders of mostly urban agencies have endorsed U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Assault Weapons Ban of 2013, and have claimed regulation of these firearms will enhance public and officer safety.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 9, 2012

LAPD Chief Warns About Layoffs

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck on Thursday warned that police officers will be in danger of layoffs unless the city proceeds with a half-cent sales tax hike planned for the March 5 ballot.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 5, 2012

LAPD Won't Turn Over Some Illegals, Chief Says

The Los Angeles Police Department will refuse to turn over some arrestees to federal immigration authorities under a new policy announced Thursday by Chief Charlie Beck.

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