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Jan 2013

Predictive Policing Forecasts Crime That Officers Then Try to Deter

Crime is on the decline in Los Angeles for the 10th straight year, according to a new report released by the LAPD Monday. The trend may continue as police try out a new way of predicting crimes before they happen. (Image: Patrick Healy...

27

Dec 2012

Warning: Celebratory gunfire for New Year's could land you in prison

Los Angeles leaders on Thursday warned that anyone discharging a firearm into the air to celebrate the new year won't only risk killing someone but could also face a lengthy sentence. "Firing into the air weapons in celebration puts...

27

Dec 2012

2,037 weapons collected by LAPD at city's buybacks

Guns are collected in bins during the city-sponsored gun buyback event in Van Nuys on Dec. 26, 2012. (Andy Holzman/Los Angeles Daily News) The city collected 2,037 firearms, including 75 assault weapons, at its gun buyback programs...

20

Dec 2012

Assault Weapons Ban Takes Center Stage In Race For LA City Attorney

Candidates hoping to become the next Los Angeles City Attorney on Thursday roundly rejected accepting any campaign support from pro-gun lobbyists. Veteran police attorney and candidate for Los Angeles City Attorney Greg Smith was among the...