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Apr 2009

L.A. Police Get Lights and Sirens Freedom

A proposal approved Monday by a Los Angeles public safety panel would give police officers more discretion over when to flip on their lights and sirens. The recommendation is partly aimed at reducing lawsuits stemming from accidents that...

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Apr 2009

When Should the LAPD Use Lights and Sirens?

In police lingo it's known as Code 3: An emergency call that sends cops speeding through traffic with the squad car's lights flashing and sirens blaring. Then there's "Code 2 1/2 ," an off-the-books practice of racing to a call without...

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Apr 2009

Paralyzed LAPD Officer To Take On Boston Marathon

BOSTON (WBZ) - wbztv.com Kristina Ripatti hopes to finish the Boston Marathon's hand cycling race in under two hours. This year's Boston Marathon has many stories of courage, inspiration and strength, including one of a Los Angeles police...

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Apr 2009

City Worker Layoffs Likely Unless Workers Contribute

egpnews.com With Los Angeles city government facing a $535 million deficit in the coming fiscal year, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said Monday 2,580 layoffs could be avoided if city workers increase contributions to their retirement funds...