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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonNovember 20, 2012

LAPD's Next-Generation Dodge Charger

With the help of Chrysler and other police vendors, the LAPD presented its vision of the next-generation patrol car at the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 19, 2012

LAPD Chief Seeks To Fire 4 Cops In TASER Incident

Four Los Angeles police officers are under scrutiny after one TASERed a handcuffed woman while joking with others at the scene, according to interviews and law enforcement records.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterNovember 16, 2012

LAPD's Patrol Car of the Future

The Los Angeles Police Department and Chrysler developed a concept of the "patrol car of the future" that was displayed at the 2012 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference. The Dodge Charger features an integrated dashboard screen, solar-powered lightbar, USB ports, and a vehicle wrap. Read the full story, "LAPD's Next-Generation Dodge Charger." Photos by Paul Clinton.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 15, 2012

Ex-L.A. Mayor To Debate Police Union on 401(k) Plan

Multimillionaire businessman and former Los Angeles mayor Richard Riordan agreed Wednesday to three debates with the police union on his pension revamp initiative that would create a 401(k)-style retirement plan for newly hired officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 14, 2012

Porn Condom Enforcement In L.A. County Questioned

After voters passed a mandatory condom law for porn performers, Los Angeles County officials began sorting out how such a law would be enforced. Sworn personnel may play a role.

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Reckless Pension Reform In Los Angeles

Former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan has taken the first steps toward eliminating the current pension system for all future city employees, including LAPD officers, and replacing it with 401(k) plans.

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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 31, 2012

L.A. Councilman: 10,000 Cops Is 'Magic Illusion'

Councilman Paul Koretz told the Los Angeles Times a number somewhat lower than the "magic illusion of 10,000 officers" might make more fiscal sense and would still prioritize public safety.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 31, 2012

Former L.A. Mayor Launches Petition To Give Cops 401K Plans

Richard Riordan, Los Angeles' millionaire former mayor, plunged deeper into the fray over public pensions Friday, announcing he is finalizing language for a ballot initiative that would move newly hired workers into 401(k)-style plans and freeze retirement benefits for existing workers.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 29, 2012

New LAX Chief Pledges To Beef Up Airport Security

The LAPD veteran appointed as the new chief of Los Angeles International Airport has said he will beef up security and strengthen ties with his former department.

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