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Apr 2009

Let's Elect the Head of Police Department

American law enforcement follows two different models when it comes to the selection of senior executives. Traditionally, municipal police chiefs are appointed by mayors and county sheriffs are elected by the people. So while police chiefs...

01

Apr 2009

Civilian hiring freeze leaves scores of LAPD cops doing desk work

Hamstrung by a citywide hiring freeze and widespread job vacancies, Los Angeles Police Department officials have resorted to using scores of police officers to perform clerical duties and other desk-bound work meant to be done by civilian...

01

Apr 2009

Film Security

A proposal to change the way security is provided to on-location film and television shoots in Los Angeles was met with resistance today from location scouts who said the system does not need tweaking. The Los Angeles City Council's Public...

01

Apr 2009

Finance Rule for LAPD in Place

After more than a year-long court battle, a Los Angeles Police Department rule takes effect this week that forces new officers in the gang and narcotics units to turn over detailed personal financial information. The police union, which...