The last two LAPD training academy classes haven’t included a single a Black graduate, leaving the department far short of diversity goals put in place decades ago to counter discriminatory hiring practices.| Los Angeles Times
Bass, after signing the city budget, said Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson made a commitment to find the funds to add another 240 LAPD officers over the next year.| Los Angeles Times
Five years after the mass protests of 2020, the LAPD's aggressive handling of demonstrations remains controversial — and costly.| Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles officials have hired a Northern California-based headhunting firm to identify and vet candidates to be the next chief of police.| Los Angeles Times
Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez voiced alarm at the proposal, saying the council needs to look at cutting police staffing and overtime costs| Los Angeles Times
Deputy city attorney Ethan Weaver, one of Nithya Raman's opponents, said Thursday that he called her to congratulate her on her victory.| Los Angeles Times
Three members of the L.A. City Council voted against the agreement, arguing it is too expensive and will pull money away from critical city services.| Los Angeles Times
With higher attrition and fewer recruits, the LAPD considers resorting to 'the bounce,' which could bring back retired officers. Will it work?| Los Angeles Times
Bratton tells business leaders a 30% increase would be an investment in better public safety.| Los Angeles Times
