Topic: Los Angeles Police Department

Occupy Wall Street plans biggest marches yet, but can it avoid pitfalls?

'Occupy Wall Street' is planning its biggest action yet: marches Saturday nationwide. But as the movement tests the tolerance of police and cash-strapped cities, can it keep its message positive?
10/13/2011 10:34 am

In Pictures Occupy Wall Street then and now

'Flash mob' crimes: How good are police at tracking down culprits?

While the ability to track 'flash mob' lawbreakers on Twitter and other social media platforms offers a powerful, futuristic vision for policing, real-life police response has so far been more Sherlock Holmes and less Blade Runner.
08/22/2011 07:48 pm

From tumult of London riots, a father's voice emerges

Tariq Jahan, whose son Haroon was killed in the London riots, has gained Britain's ear with his dignified but urgent pleas for calm.
08/15/2011 02:00 pm

Hunker down or flee? Los Angelenos gird for 'carmageddon' on I-405

With the shutdown of the key I-405 freeway in Los Angeles this weekend threatening 'carmageddon,' city residents and businesses are finding ways to help one another cope.
07/15/2011 02:13 pm

Opinion Police need more nonlethal alternatives to firearms

Policing in the 21st century will be revolutionized by technology. Nonlethal weapons prevent fatalities, resolve difficult hostage situations, and save taxpayers money. Why are critics stalling their use, when police could be saving lives?
07/07/2011 11:58 am

Bankruptcy protection sought by Dodgers: Will it affect ownership of the team?

Bankruptcy filing by Dodgers owner Frank McCourt throws a curveball at Major League Baseball. But sports analysts say the move only delays the inevitable: MLB will find a new owner.
06/27/2011 04:08 pm

How a savage ballpark beating improved the LAPD's image

The brutal beating of a Giants fan at Dodger Stadium on Opening Day shook the entire city and led to a wave of cooperation with the LAPD – and renewed appreciation for its hard work.
05/28/2011 01:07 pm

Horizons LA Noire review roundup

LA Noire reviews have centered on the mesmerizing graphics, the gripping gameplay, and the top-notch puzzles. So is LA Noire a better game than its open-world, cinematic siblings, Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption?
05/17/2011 12:51 pm

Bin Laden backlash? What US cities are doing to stop terror attacks.

US cities say there are no credible threats, but they're still taking extra steps to prevent a terrorist attack in the wake of Osama bin Laden's death.
05/03/2011 07:17 pm

Opinion After Osama bin Laden's death, time for a new poster child for Islam

We cannot kill every single Osama bin Laden. We need to expand our approach and empower Muslims around the world to counter radicalism.
05/03/2011 01:05 pm

Chapter & Verse Nicholas Cage's comic book is found, but the thief is still at large

Los Angeles police are still looking for the thief who 10 years ago nabbed a valuable first-edition Superman comic book from actor Nicholas Cage.
04/12/2011 04:35 pm

Former Secretary of State Warren Christopher passes at 85

Christopher served as Secretary of State during Bill Clinton's first term and was an architect of the 1995 Bosnian peace accords.
03/19/2011 11:45 am

Rodney King riots won't happen again, say police

Rodney King retrospective: Twenty years later, a look back at the Rodney King beating, the riots that followed, and how far the LAPD think they have come.
03/04/2011 11:32 pm

Lindsay Lohan may be heading to jail for grand theft

Lindsay Lohan is being charged with grand theft while already on probation. It's been a hard three years for the former Disney star, and if it's up to the same judge, Lindsay Lohan will be doing jail time for this charge.
02/08/2011 11:43 pm

How did gun in 'accidental' Gardena High School shooting get by security?

The gun of a Gardena High School student apparently went off accidentally, seriously injuring two, police said Tuesday. But Gardena High School checks students with security wands.
01/18/2011 08:22 pm

Ted Williams: A bit of tarnish on his golden rise from homelessness

The celebrated rise of Ted Williams, the man with the golden voice, hits a stumbling block, and he may be heading to rehab. His story illustrates the many hazards that can lead to homelessness.
01/12/2011 06:54 pm

For Los Angeles, fewest homicides since 1967. Why the drop?

In 2010, Los Angeles saw 297 homicides – down from more than 600 a year in the 1990s. The mayor and police groups praise the LAPD, but other are dubious.
01/04/2011 07:59 pm

Opinion How to fix America's broken criminal justice system

Our ultra-costly and ultra-punitive system is neither protecting victims nor rehabilitating lawbreakers. It's time for a new approach, one that consolidates disparate components into unified local Public Safety Agencies that provide both justice and security at a much lower cost.
12/30/2010 09:30 am

California storms bring inconvenience, not devastation, so far

First responders are busy but not overwhelmed by rain storms that have lashed California for five days. Preparedness efforts include ways to channel mudslides, should they strike roads or homes.
12/21/2010 06:01 pm

In Pictures Holiday helpers

LAPD releases Grim Sleeper photos showing possible victims

Grim Sleeper photos released: for over 20 years, the LAPD had sought a Los Angeles serial killer, dubbed the Grim Sleeper. After arresting their prime suspect, Lonnie Franklin Jr., the department is sharing 180 photos of possible victims in the hope that the public will be able to identify some of them.
12/17/2010 01:00 am

Opinion How to fight jihad in America

Islamic radicalization in America's own backyard is a problem. But our domestic counterterrorism strategies end up alienating or underutilizing our best asset – the Muslim community. Partnerships with moderate Muslims, education, research, and dialogue will build trust and counter extremism.
12/16/2010 02:13 pm

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Mel Gibson tapes are comic gold; Mel Gibson is "gift that keeps on giving"

Mel Gibson is providing comedians with non-stop material. Letterman writer says Mel Gibson is the "gift that keeps on giving."
07/22/2010 12:46 pm