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Some Things Just Don’t Add Up About Selecting the New LAPD Chief

Posted on November 11, 2009 by

There’s something about cops that’s always intriguing: They think that 2 plus 2 always equals 4, well almost always. It’s that just the facts, M’am, literal-mindedness they need to turn hard evidence into theories of crimes and nail suspects. A … Continue reading →

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Bratton and the Conflict of Interest Issue: The Berkow Connection

Posted on October 16, 2009 by

When Bill Bratton abruptly resigned in early August as LA police chief, questions were raised about a possible conflict of interest over his relationship with federal monitor Michael Cherkasky and whether it influenced the decision to end the LAPD’s federal … Continue reading →

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When the Going Gets Tough, the Weak Stall for Time and Pray for Miracles

Posted on October 13, 2009 by

EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s the mayor’s email blast on police hiring (mayorletter.rtf) We are now well into the second quarter of the city’s financial year and spending still exceeds revenue by more than $400 million. That’s nearly 10 percent of the … Continue reading →

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Bruno, the LA Watchdog: Antonio’s ‘Chief’ Grief

Posted on August 6, 2009 by

Bruno is definitely going to miss Bill Bratton.  He was a man after my own heart: tough with hardened criminals, dumb cops and especially the less-hardened crooks on the City Council.   And I loved his scowl, second only to … Continue reading →

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