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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.

June 9, 2015

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Protesters Gather Outside Los Angeles Mayor's House Over Police Shooting Decision

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.

June 8, 2015

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L.A. Police Union Responds to Beck's Comments on Officer-Involved Shooting

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.

May 7, 2015

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LAPD Chief Concerned About Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Homeless Man

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.

May 6, 2015

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"Django" Actress Ordered to Apologize to LAPD Officers for Accusing Them of Racism

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.

May 5, 2015

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The One Key Lesson Baltimore Cops Didn’t Learn from the L.A. Riots

Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake gave instructions to police that protesters be given “space” to exercise their right to free speech. But in doing so, she admitted, “we also gave those who wished to destroy space to do that as well.”

April 29, 2015

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Truck Driver Pleads Not Guilty in LAPD Officer Death

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.

April 29, 2015

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Union Approves LAPD's Body Camera Policy

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.

April 28, 2015

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LAPD Officer Charged with Assault

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.

April 21, 2015

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Video: LAPD on Citywide Tactical Alert; 1 Dead, 3 Injured in Shootings

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.

April 16, 2015

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LAPD on Citywide Tactical Alert; 1 Dead, 3 Injured in Shootings

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. More Here.

April 16, 2015

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Video: Off-Duty LAPD Officer in Shooting, Suspect Detained

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.

March 30, 2015