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30
Dec 2009
New Year's Eve revelers are reminded that firing a gun in celebration is a felony, Los Angeles officials warned Tuesday.
"Let's not place others in harm's way by shooting a firearm in the air," Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said at a news...
30
Dec 2009
Following reports that the Los Angeles Police Department's gang units are losing officers as a result of financial-disclosure rules, the union representing rank-and-file cops is urging the department to rescind the requirements.
The rules...
30
Dec 2009
State Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown has come out against a recent appellate court judgment overturning a law that bars violent felons from possessing body armor. His office will petition the state Supreme Court next month to review the decision,...
29
Dec 2009
Stun guns like this Taser X26 are supported by law enforcement. (Photo: Herb Swanson / AP)
Police need reasons to believe a suspect is dangerous before firing a Taser and can't use their stun gun simply because the person is disobeying...
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