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Ford, 25, was shot in South LA during a scuffle with officers, according to the police account. The LAPD said Ford did not comply with a request to stop, made suspicious movements and grabbed for an officer's gun after tackling them, according to the Times, which cited two sources who spoke on condition that they not be identified because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the case.
Read More →In response to LAPD Chief Charlie Beck's statement regarding the officer-involved shooting in Venice Beach late last night, the president of the Los Angeles Police Protective League released the following statement.
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Los Angeles police Chief Charlie Beck said Wednesday he was "very concerned" by an officer's fatal shooting of an unarmed homeless man in Venice Beach, Calif., saying he had not yet seen any evidence that would justify the shooting.
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The "Django Unchained" actress who was handcuffed after allegedly having sex with her boyfriend in a car has copped a plea ... and part of the deal is apologizing to the officer she accused of racism.
Read More →A dump truck driver who allegedly collided with a police cruiser after his brakes failed resulting in the death of a Los Angeles police officer last year pleaded not guilty Tuesday to gross vehicular manslaughter.
Read More →Often video footage is extremely beneficial for providing a reliable account of events and helping officers to get criminals off the streets. However, it is critical for our officers and the public to remember—and as the policy clearly states—these body camera videos provide a limited perspective and are not to be relied upon as the sole piece of evidence.
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A Los Angeles police officer was charged Monday with one count of assault under color of authority stemming from an incident that was captured on video last October.
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Los Angeles police went on a citywide tactical alert Thursday after two shootings in Palms left one person dead and at least three others wounded, officials said.
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A suspect has been detained for questioning in connection to a shooting involving him and an off-duty LAPD officer while they were in their cars in Santa Clarita Sunday.
Read More →The Los Angeles Police Commission's civilian watchdog has faulted police supervisors for not proactively checking in-car video recordings to monitor for officer misconduct, according to an audit released Friday.
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