LAPD Violent Arrests: Recent Spate Of Controversies Could Harm Goodwill Efforts
LOS ANGELES -- A spate of incidents in which Los Angeles police officers are under investigation for use of excessive force is threatening to erode the Police Department's hard-won efforts over several years to bolster community relations.www.huffingtonpost.com
Alesia Thomas's Death During Violent Arrest Prompts LAPD Investigation (VIDEO)
Police tracked down the South Los Angeles resident and were trying to arrest her on suspicion of child endangerment, police said.www.huffingtonpost.com
LAPD to investigate violent incidents caught on tape
Three violent altercations caught on tape involving Los Angeles Police Department officers have rekindled the long-running debate about LAPD use-of-force and are shaping up to be a significant test for Chief Charlie Beck. All three incidents occurred ...latimesblogs.latimes.com
Forceful arrests could harm LAPD goodwill efforts
Forceful arrests could harm LAPD goodwill efforts. By CHRISTINA HOAG, Associated Press - 9 hours ago. LOS ANGELES (AP) - A spate of incidents in which Los Angeles police officers are under investigation for use of excessive force is threatening to ...www.google.com
5 LAPD Officers Investigated in Death of Woman
At least five police officers are under investigation after a woman died during a violent arrest in which an officer kicked her genitals, police officials said.abcnews.go.com
Capt. Joseph Hitner Of LAPD Removed In Probe Of Michelle Jordan's Rough ...
Joseph Hitner has been removed from his post after surveillance footage of a violent arrest surfaced. LOS ANGELES -- A Los Angeles Police Department commanding officer has been removed amid an internal investigation into a videotaped beating in which ...www.huffingtonpost.com
Woman dies after genital kick from LAPD officer | The Raw Story
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating at least five officers after Alesia Thomas died of suffocation following a violent arrest in which one female officer stomped on her genitals. Officers were arresting Thomas on suspicion of child ...skimthat.com
Woman kicked in crotch in LAPD custody dies on camera
August 31, 2012 (LOS ANGELES) -- At least five police officers are under investigation after a woman died during a violent arrest in which an officer stomped on her genitals, police Chief Charlie Beck said. "I take all in-custody death investigations ...abclocal.go.com
5 Los Angeles police officers investigated in death of woman
At least five police officers are under investigation after a woman died during a violent arrest in which an officer stomped on her genitals, police Chief Charlie Beck said.www.theglobeandmail.com
LAPD Chief Takes Disciplinary Action After Video Surfaces Of Violent Traffic Stop
... action Wednesday after surveillance video surfaced of a violent traffic stop. Chief Charlie Beck removed Capt. Joseph Hiltner as commanding officer of the Foothill Division, saying he was "severely deficient in his response" to an arrest that ...losangeles.cbslocal.com
LAPD captain removed after video of woman's violent takedown surfaces
Beck said previously that he had "serious concerns" about the use of force against Michelle Jordan, 34, who was arrested in the Tujunga area on Aug. 21 after being stopped for talking on a cellphone while driving, police said. Jordan got out of the car ...www.theprovince.com
Ron Weekley Jr. Hires Benjamin Crump, Lawyer For Trayvon Martin's Family ...
He also revealed plans to take legal action against the LAPD on behalf of Weekley. Weekley was arrested and held down by several officers outside his home in Venice, Calif.www.huffingtonpost.com
Videotaped LAPD altercations prompt calls for investigations
But the most serious incident came to light late Thursday, when LAPD officials revealed that a woman had died during a violent confrontation in July outside her home. Police said the woman had come to a police station to drop off her children and that ...latimesblogs.latimes.com
Occupy protesters fight over chalking; 1 man arrested, LAPD says
The two arrests were made hours before Art Walk, a monthly event in downtown Los Angeles that broke out in violence in July when protesters clashed with police after chalking political slogans on the streets.latimesblogs.latimes.com
LAPD Beating Victim Brian Mulligan -- The Gruesome Photo
Although the LAPD claims officers beat and arrested Mulligan after he became violent and threatening ... prosecutors declined to file charges.www.tmz.com
Caught On Camera: 2 LAPD Officers Investigated For Use Of Force During Arrest
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) - Two Los Angeles Police Department officers are under investigation after allegedly slamming a handcuffed woman to the ground during an arrest in Pacoima. The incident, which was caught on tape, occurred around 11:15 ...sacramento.cbslocal.com
LAPD officers investigated after suspect dies in police custody
Just last week, a surveillance camera caught another violent incident involving the LAPD. In the video officers are ... the use of force. The police chief removed the arresting officers from the field, and demoted their commander in the cell phone ...wtvr.com
LAPD officers investigated for excessive force
(CBS/KCBS) LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles police chief says he has "serious concerns" about a videotaped arrest that shows a woman in handcuffs being thrown to the ground by two officers. Michelle Jordan, 34, said she was pulled over on Aug. 21 by ...www.cbsnews.com
Five LA police officers investigated over death in custody
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles police are probing the actions of five officers involved in the rough arrest of a woman who died shortly after being taken into custody, in the latest of a string of high-profile incidents that have raised questions ...www.chicagotribune.com
Investigation on Officers Who Used Force to Arrest Venice Skateboarder May ...
The officers involved in the arrest were assigned to the LAPD violent task force, a roving unit that patrols different areas throughout Los Angeles based on need.venice.patch.com
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