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NEWS
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- June 25, 2004 |
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on
some issues of interest to the community policing and neighborhood
activist
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of the information available to the community policing and neighborhood
activist public. It is by no means meant to cover every possible
issue of interest, nor is it meant to convey any particular
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From
the LA Times:
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Bratton IDs Officers in Beating
The eight at the scene are placed on desk duty. Chief says three
are being investigated for excessive use of force.
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story>
Police Beating Case Puts Hahn in the Middle
In the two days since a Los Angeles police officer was videotaped
beating a suspected car thief with a flashlight, Mayor James K.
Hahn has repeatedly described the city's response to the inflammatory
incident as a test.
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story>
Police Suspect Tagger in Shooting Death of Graffiti-Removal Worker
Gunman was probably angry his markings in Boyle Heights were being
covered, officials say. Area residents are outraged.
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story>
Priests Criticize Border Patrol
Clerics gathering in Camarillo say a crackdown on suspected illegal
immigrants is discriminatory against Latinos.
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story>
Juvenile Justice Groups Oppose Gang Prevention Bill
Federal act would fund intervention programs and law enforcement
activities, but is faulted for letting prosecutors charge youths
as adults.
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story>
L.A. Planners Back Proposed Restrictions on Large Retailers
Panel urges council to limit the stores' ability to build superstores,
setting the stage for a standoff between the city and Wal-Mart.
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story>
New Law Helps Protect Privacy in Rape Cases
The legislation requires that motions to delve into an accuser's
sexual history be filed under seal unless they are ruled admissible.
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story>
Back in L.A., Bratton Voices Trust in Subordinates to React to
a Crisis
When Chief William J. Bratton learned that news helicopters hovering
over Compton early Wednesday had captured images of a police officer
beating a man, he was stuck on a jet about to take off from Los
Angeles International Airport bound for New York.
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From
the Daily News:
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'We will go where truth takes us'
LAPD Chief William Bratton vowed Thursday to conduct a thorough
and transparent investigation of the videotaped beating of a car-theft
suspect reminiscent of the 1991 Rodney King beating.
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Federal security cash on the way to local cities
The Los Angeles area is slated to receive more than $28 million
in federal funds to combat terrorism and increase preparedness,
putting it in fourth place among metropolitan areas receiving the
money, officials said Thursday.
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Graffiti cleanup worker killed; gang pair sought
A man was shot and killed Thursday while removing graffiti from
storefronts for an anti-gang organization, police said.
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Undercover cops set up 250 school drug busts this year
About 250 Los Angeles Unified School District high school students
were arrested on drug charges this year during the Los Angeles Police
Department's School Buy Bust Program, officials said Thursday.
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Jury: Use nonsworn personnel
Los Angeles County's Sheriff Lee Baca -- who is lobbying to get
a half-percent sales-tax-increase measure on the November ballot
-- could save more than $18 million a year by using civilians rather
than deputies in some jail and courthouse roles, the county grand
jury reported Thursday.
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Airport throws open hangars for the public
Van Nuys Airport will open its doors Saturday to show off a wide
variety of warbirds, vintage aircraft and firefighting helicopters
during a Community Open House.
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From
other sources:
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From Mayor Hahn
Mayor Hahn and Local Mayors Are Working Together to Protect the
Region From Attacks
Federal grants enable Los Angels urban area to purchase equipment
and enhance training.
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story>
From the LAPD
Southeast Division Use of Force Pursuit Investigation
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