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A Los Angeles police officer shot in the leg in a gun battle that left one of two suspected gunmen dead may have suffered a career-ending wound, his surgeon said Monday.
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Eight law enforcement officers took on an all-night swim across the Catalina Channel for charity. The 5th Annual Catalina to Cabrillo Beach Relay — about 26 nautical miles — ended Sunday morning at Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro.
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Six months after losing his left foot, LAPD Officer Marcial Cruz passed the department’s physical tests with flying colors. He was immediately reinstated back to full duty. Read Story Here.
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Less than a year ago, LAPD Officer Marcial Cruz agonized he’d never be on patrol again after his foot was amputated. Now he's back on full duty wearing a prosthetic.
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On Wednesday, LAPD released a detailed narrative of the confrontation, alleging that the man tackled one officer and went for his gun before police opened fire. More Here.
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When the officers got closer, Smith said, Ford “whirled around and basically tackled the lead officer.” Ford reached for the officer’s gun,
Read More →Los Angeles Police Protective League President Tyler Izen issued a statement regarding the shooting of gun grab suspect Ezell Ford Monday. "Increasingly, in the immediate aftermath of any police shooting, unvetted statements by persons claiming to be witnesses are given prominent play. The Ezell Ford incident is no exception," he said.
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Retired LAPD captain and Police Advisory Board Member Greg Meyer appeared on "PBS NewsHour" earlier this week to discuss the Ferguson, Mo., shooting and the NYPD choke hold incidents.
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Retired LAPD captain and Police Advisory Board Member Greg Meyer appeared on "PBS NewsHour" earlier this week to discuss the Ferguson, Mo., shooting and the NYPD choke hold incidents. Meyer was called to appear on the show because of his experience investigating and testifying about officer use of force.
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Nearly a month after officers rejected a one-year contract offer, officials with the Police Protective League told the Los Angeles Times the LAPD's starting salary has fallen behind pay for officers in at least 13 other Southern California law enforcement agencies. LAPD officers have already begun heading to other departments, union leaders told the council.
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