LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell on police helicopters, budget cuts and data-sharing with ICE

May. 19, 2025 Los Angeles

Five years since the George Floyd protests, has policing changed in Los Angeles? Chief Jim McDonnell sits down for a wide-ranging interview.

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Credits

Guest:

Jim McDonnell - LAPD Chief - @LACoSheriff

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Robin Estrin, Jack Ross

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