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Illegal Immigrants In L.A. Could Get Library Cards

The Los Angeles Public Library card could one day become a form of identification for the city's large illegal immigrant population that would allow them to open bank accounts and access services.

September 10, 2012

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Demoted LAPD Capt. Files Harassment Claim Against Chief

The Los Angeles Police Department commander who was demoted for his handling of the rough arrest of a nurse in Tujunga has filed a harassment claim against Police Chief Charlie Beck.

September 4, 2012

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Five LAPD Cops Investigated for In-Custody Death

Five Los Angeles Police officers are under investigation in the death of a woman who died in custody after resisting arrest.

August 30, 2012

Vehicle Ops

Man Wrecks Stolen LAPD Cruiser

A man who stole a Los Angeles Police Department cruiser early Friday obliterated the police vehicle when he crashed into a parked car, light pole, and a Starbucks.

August 30, 2012

Patrol

Video: LAPD Captain Demoted for Rough Arrest

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck has demoted a commanding officer for his handling of the rough arrest of a 34-year-old nurse in a Del Taco parking lot in Tujunga.

August 29, 2012

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Rough LAPD Arrest of Nurse

Surveillance video from a Del Taco shows two LAPD officers arresting Michelle Jordan, a 34-year-old nurse, in Tujunga. The video shows the officers slamming the handcuffed woman to the ground twice. Read the full story here.

August 29, 2012

Special Units

LAPD SWAT Members Investigated for Reselling Guns

LAPD SWAT members may have resold department handguns for a profit, according to an independent watchdog's report. One officer has been relieved of duty.

August 28, 2012

Patrol

Skateboarder Claims Excessive Force By LAPD

A 20-year-old Venice skateboarder and his family are accusing Los Angeles police of using unnecessary force after a video shows him pinned to the ground and an officer punching him in the face.

August 20, 2012

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'Onion Field' Cop Killer Dies In Prison

Gregory Powell, who kidnapped two Los Angeles Police officers and killed one of them, has died at a prison medical facility in Vacaville. Powell, 79, fatally shot Officer Ian Campbell on March 9, 1963 in what became known as the "Onion Field" case.

August 12, 2012

Patrol

Los Angeles Honors Fallen 'Onion Field' Officer

The city of Los Angeles has renamed the intersection in honor of the fallen "Onion Field" officer who was kidnapped at the location in 1963.

August 10, 2012

Special Units

LAPD SWAT Rolls To Miley Cyrus' Home In 'Swatting' Prank

The Los Angeles Police Department's SWAT team responded to the home of Miley Cyrus after receiving a report of a possible home invasion in a false alarm believed to be a "swatting" prank.

August 1, 2012

Weapons

Judge: Paralyzed L.A. Cop Can Sue Glock

A state appeals court reinstated a lawsuit against Glock filed by a paralyzed Los Angeles Police Department officer who claims the pistol didn't have adequate safeguards.

July 30, 2012