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Newsby Staff WriterMay 4, 2012

Calif. AG: LAPD Impound Policy Is Legal

The Los Angeles Police Department's new impound policy that allows unlicensed drivers to retrieve their vehicles in less than 30 days is legal, California's attorney general said Thursday.

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Inside the Badge by Greg MeyerApril 27, 2012

How the Rodney King Riot Changed the LAPD

Sunday marks the 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles riot that followed the acquittal of four Los Angeles Police Department officers who were prosecuted by the state for using excessive force on Rodney King. There was extensive looting and burning, and 53 people lost their lives.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 23, 2012

LAPD Gains Officers In Mayor's Budget Cut Plan

The Los Angeles Police Department would see a modest gain in sworn officers under Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's city budget that would also slash civilian personnel at the department.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 20, 2012

Police Union Sues Over LAPD Vehicle Impound Policy

The Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) has sued to overturn the LAPD's new vehicle impound policy that returns vehicles to unlicensed drivers in less than 30 days.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 17, 2012

Agitated Porn Actor Dies After LAPD Cops Subdue Him

Nearly eight Los Angeles Police officers were needed to subdue an agitated porn actor who broke free from an ambulance gurney and attacked paramedics.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 17, 2012

Family of Fatally Shot Teen Sues L.A. for $120M

The family of 19-year-old Abdul Arian, who was shot and killed by Los Angeles Police last week, filed a claim on Monday seeking $120 million—or $1 million for each bullet they say LAPD officers fired at the young man.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonApril 17, 2012

LAPD Launches Cost-Reduction Study for Fleet

The Los Angeles Police Department's fleet manager has outlined several cost-control measures to address rising costs, including a study of major fleet costs to develop strategies for reducing top expenditures for fuel, tires, brake components, and big-ticket components such as transmissions and engines.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 13, 2012

LAPD Adopts Policy for Transgender Stops

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck has issued a new policy covering how officers must deal with members of the transgender community during stops and searches.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 13, 2012

Teen Shot by LAPD Was Dropped From Explorer Program

The 19-year-old who died in a hail of Los Angeles Police gunfire on the Hollywood (101) Freeway had wanted to join the department, but was dropped from its Explorer program for disciplinary reasons.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 13, 2012

U.S. Armor Hosts LAPD Training Event

U.S. Armor co-sponsored a training event attended by Los Angeles Police Department officers. The company is the sole body armor provider to the LAPD.

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