Oct 23rd, 2008 · Like Million Dollar Baby and his World War II films, the director's new true-crime drama centers on a driven protagonist facing the rigid ideology of a major institution — this time, the LAPD.
Jul 18th, 2008 · Wambaugh, who spent years on the force, wrote the best-selling book The Onion Field in three months during a leave of absence from the department. Over the decades, his realistic and multidimensional portrayals of L.A. cops have helped tranform their public image.
Jun 3rd, 2008 · Los Angeles' police department is utilizing a gang fighting-strategy in which enough crimes are linked to a particular gang to build a case that would bring federal charges. The prospect of time in a federal prison, where there is no parole, may lead to more informants.
Jun 2nd, 2008 · The L.A.P.D. and FBI have teamed up to target the gang stronghold in a Los Angeles park. Federal agents are able to pay more for informants and provide more intelligence surveillance and wiretaps — resulting in fewer murders.
May 1st, 2008 · Last year's big immigration rally in Los Angeles turned into chaos when police in riot gear clashed with demonstrators and news media. In the aftermath, some high-ranking officers of the Los Angeles Police Department were blamed for mishandling the event. That led to big changes in police communication and media relations. Those changes will be put to the test later Thursday, when a May Day rally is held in Los Angeles.
Feb 15th, 2008 · When Britney Spears had a recent medical crisis, it took a dozen motorcycle police and an LAPD helicopter to escort the troubled singer through throngs of paparazzi. A Los Angeles City Councilman has proposed a bill that he hopes would force photographers to back off, ultimately benefiting celebrities and members of the public.
May 30th, 2007 · Los Angeles Police Dept. Chief William Bratton's first official report on the May 1 immigration rally that turned violent accuses members of an LAPD riot squad of injuring as many as 40 people. The officers under fire say their use of batons and rubber bullets was a response to being assaulted by a small, but aggressive group of rock throwing demonstrators.
May 29th, 2007 · The Los Angeles Police Commission issues a report on its investigation of alleged police misconduct during the May 1 MacArthur Park pro-immigration rally and march.