Conceitos essenciais
The author argues that the LAPD has undergone significant changes over the past 25 years, moving away from a history of aggression and racism towards community-oriented policing practices.
Resumo
The content delves into the transformation of the LAPD since the 1992 riots, highlighting shifts in leadership, culture, and policing strategies. From Daryl Gates' authoritarian rule to Bratton's data-based approach and Beck's emphasis on community partnerships, the LAPD has evolved to address historical issues of racism and brutality. Despite progress, challenges remain in building trust with minority communities after incidents of police violence.
Estatísticas
"the biggest riot in (modern) American history"
"25 years ago"
"African-American one"
"50 Most Beautiful in 1998"
"seven years"
Citações
"I can honestly say the LAPD of 2017 is not your grandfather's LAPD." - Connie Rice
"The LAPD was doing stop and frisk long before it was ever labeled stop and frisk." - Joe Domanick
"They serve the poor community instead of terrorizing it." - Connie Rice