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Dec 2009

California to seek review of decision overturning body-armor law

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,...

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Dec 2009

Taser ruling sets standards for police, claims

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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Dec 2009

LAPD gang units feel the pinch of financial disclosure rule

Many rank-and-file cops see the requirement -- a result of the department's consent decree -- as an insult. It could erode the strength of the units. The LAPD is struggling to fill vacancies in gang units as a financial disclosure rule...

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Dec 2009

City's '09 was time to hold the line

For the second year in a row - and likely continuing for the foreseeable future - Los Angeles city leaders have had to live with diminished expectations. "This past year was a year of holding the line," Council President Eric Garcetti said...