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Jun 2012

LAPD Detective Sets New Ferris Wheel World Record

Det. Gus Martinez with his son Jason after setting the new Guinness World Record (KTLA-TV / June 1, 2012) SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KTLA) -- A veteran Los Angeles Police Department detective has set a new Guinness World Record for the...

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May 2012

S.F. mayor budgets for more cops, fire personnel

Police officers detain a man for harassing pedestrians on Market Street. In 1994, S.F. voters mandated a staffing level of 1,971 full-duty officers. In 2012, the S.F. Police Department is about 200 below that mark. (Paul Chinn / The...

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May 2012

Police: Robbers target distracted smartphone users

Embarrassing accidents, like walking into parked cars or tripping over the curb, aside, Los Angeles police warn smartphone users that there's a new reason to take their eyes off that tiny screen. View more videos at: http://nbclosangeles....

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May 2012

Ex-LAPD deputy chief to replace retiring head of security for Los Angeles Dodgers

The head of security at Dodgers Stadium is retiring and will be replaced by a former Los Angeles Police deputy chief. The Dodgers said Sunday that Rich Wemmer's last day will be Thursday, and Michael Hillman will oversee security at the...