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A report on the LAPD’s response to mass demonstrations in summer 2020 reveals how acts of violence against police and citizens, extensive property damage and looting caught police off guard
Jim and Doug sit down with author Alex Gerould to discuss how “The Valley of the Shadow of Death” came to be and what lessons it offers for readers
From intern to chief, Scott Edson continually evolved with the demands of the law enforcement profession and helped advance LASD’s mission
Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer’s parents claim that mandatory overtime left their son too fatigued to defend himself
Police on foot, in cruisers and riding on the back of a civilian’s pickup truck were able to apprehend the man
The union claims the city had “ample time” to pay up; the union said they are calculating individual back pay for each of the 8,800 sworn officers
City officials question whether self-driving taxis should be approved after incidents of taxis in San Francisco interfering with first responders
One recruit died in the 2022 incident, and 24 were injured; the man was initially charged with attempted murder, but was later found to be asleep at the wheel
The LAPD say the man was driving his car at around 100 miles per hour when he slammed into the side of the car driven by Officer Darrell Cunningham
After a two hour standoff, the robot dog helped LAPD confirm that the man, who was carrying a gun, was asleep on the bus
“During trying times like these it’s important for personnel, regardless of rank or position, to check on the well-being of other colleagues and friends” Sheriff Robert Luna said
Officer Darrell Cunningham Shamily and his passenger were killed in the crash, and a sheriff’s deputy sitting in the backseat was injured
Sheriff Robert Luna called for an investigation to prevent repeat incidents after two deputies sustained third-degree burns
As Sgt. Vanessa Prentice was approaching the stolen vehicle, another driver drove up from behind and struck her
Manhattan Beach is the 26th LA County city to join the lawsuit, which alleges that eliminating cash bail will increase crime
Officials said the two deputies were critically injured by fire inside the trailer
Video shows firefighters fighting a fire involving a parked semi trailer at a detention center
The 2017 incident led to the firing of both officers, one of whom had been with the department for 17 years
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“Ryan was everything we look for in a deputy sheriff — integrity, a passion to serve, high emotional intelligence and a heart of a guardian — and yes, when needed, an absolute warrior,” said Sheriff Robert Luna
The official word came days after Mayor Karen Bass publicly dismissed the concept
LAPD Chief Michel Moore blasted the policy, saying that book-and-release protocols provide no deterrent to keep people from committing crimes
The suspect allegedly stole a utility vehicle, led police on a slow-speed pursuit and eventually ran across nine lanes of traffic on a busy freeway
“We are asking the court to not release individuals who pose risks to the community safety,” Chief Michel Moore said
The suspect ran down a wheelchair ramp, jumped over a fence and ran at an officer who saw the knife
The suspect ambushed the deputies while they were sitting in a cruiser and shot both deputies at point-blank range before running away
“We will not only focus on individuals responsible for the thefts, but also those in getaway cars and those selling the stolen items,” Sheriff Luna said
“How dare you, on national TV, tell me you’re not seeking the death penalty because it won’t bring my son back? My son’s not coming back, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do your job,” Kim Clinkunbroomer said
Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, 30, was a third-generation deputy, following his father and grandfather into the department
The pursuit, which lasted for 10 miles, reached speeds of about 19 miles per hour; the man attempted to flee on foot while carrying the dog but was apprehended in a parking lot
Shortly after the suspect’s car was pinned by the pickup truck, he began to surrender but got stuck while climbing out of the window
The app, called Safe Stop, works on a two-way connection where the driver would start the call with the deputy after being pulled over
“Whether mental health is a factor or not, think about this: If I had to go to your family and tell them that you were not coming home and you were just murdered, does it matter what the person was thinking or their condition?” Sheriff Luna said
“Big thanks to Shaq for his continued support for law enforcement and spending time with his old police department. It was great to see him back in our uniform!” the Port Police said
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