The LAPD has received a lot of praise for reducing crime and improving relations with minority communities. But so far, violent crime is actually up 26 percent this year. The national conversation about police shootings has also touched LA. So far this year, Los Angeles police have shot 21 people: nearly one a week. Today, in the latest installment of our Making L.A. series, we look at policing in Los Angeles.
Making L.A.: Policing
Credits
Guests:
- Jim Newton - editor at Blueprint, public policy and communications professor at UCLA - @newton_jim
- Skipp Townsend - 2nd Call - @SkippTownsend