After Trump win, next LAPD chief’s immigration record under scrutiny
Longtime immigrant advocate Martha Arevalo’s clashes with Jim McDonnell’s Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department date back years, but are still fresh in her mind after this week’s election. Under McDonnell, who served as sheriff during President Donald Trump’s first term, the department gave federal immigration authorities free rein to run people facing deportation at the […]
What type of LAPD chief will Jim McDonnell be? Clues may lie in the past
When Jim McDonnell is officially sworn in as the next Los Angeles Police Department chief on November 14th, a difficult task lies ahead. The list also includes responses to strong union resistance to major discipline reforms. There has been a series of scandals that have shaken trust, and the company has come under strict scrutiny […]
L.A. council candidate takes heat for saying ‘F— the police’ while discussing LAPD spending
The candidate running to unseat Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de Leon came under heavy criticism Monday for saying “F–the police” during a recent meet-and-greet with college students. Isabel Jurado, who is running in the Nov. 5 election to represent an area stretching from downtown to El Sereno and Eagle Rock, used the phrase when […]
Mayor to select Jim McDonnell as new LAPD chief
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is expected to announce the selection of Jim McDonnell as the city’s next police chief, ending a months-long investigation process and ushering in a new era for one of the nation’s largest police departments. It will be the beginning of the. Mr. Bass, who helped enforce federal consent ordinances as […]
Who’s the next LAPD chief? Likely finalists spotted at mayor’s mansion
Mayor Karen Bass said she would conduct a nationwide search for the next chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, but it appears three local finalists have been selected. Deputy Chief Emada Tingirides and former LAPD Deputy Chief Robert “Bobby” Arcos, who works for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, arrived at the mayor's […]
Family of Trader Joe’s store manager killed by LAPD receives $9.5 million settlement
The city of Los Angeles will pay nearly $40 million to settle three lawsuits alleging abuses by the Los Angeles Police Department, including one brought by the family of a Trader Joe's store manager who was accidentally killed by an officer firing at a fleeing suspect. Merida “Mary” Corado was shot and killed at the […]
LAPD voiced concerns about city attorney’s push to charge a protester, memo says
Earlier this year, Los Angeles Police Department officials requested a meeting with city prosecutors to discuss sources of friction between the two departments. Los Angeles City Attorney Heidi Feldstein Soto was pursuing criminal charges against a man suspected of being one of the pro-Palestinian protesters who sprayed red paint and set off a smoke device […]
LAPD Moves In On Suspects Involved In Fatal Shooting Of ‘General Hospital’ Star: REPORT
The Los Angeles Police Department reportedly executed multiple search warrants Thursday in connection with the murder of “General Hospital” star Johnny Wactor. According to ABC News, multiple law enforcement sources said a suspect is the focus of the investigation into the soap opera star's death. Law enforcement sources suggested that several suspects could be in […]
LAPD chief candidate field narrows to about 10, a mix of outsiders and insiders
After an initial round of interviews, the field of candidates to become the next Los Angeles police chief has been narrowed down to about 10, according to multiple sources familiar with the national search. The pared-down list is split between police department veterans and outsiders, including several with deep ties to Southern California law enforcement. […]
Analysis: LAPD still shoots people holding ‘edged weapon’ in a crisis
The Los Angeles Police Department has long sought to curb police shootings of people in crisis armed with knives, machetes or other sharp objects. Despite rolling out policies to prevent shootings in such encounters, a Times analysis of LAPD data shows that there have been more shootings this year than there have been in all […]
