Craig Lally

Los Angeles Police Protective League

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The new report on use-of-force by the Los Angeles Police Department calls for increased emphasis on de-escalation, but some critics are concerned that this may lead to unsafe…

LAPD Response to Use-of-Force Recommendations

The new report on use-of-force by the Los Angeles Police Department calls for increased emphasis on de-escalation, but some critics are concerned that this may lead to unsafe…

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For the first time in the case of a fatal, on-duty shooting, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck has called for criminal charges against one of his officers.

Chief Beck Calls for Charges in Shooting of Homeless Man

For the first time in the case of a fatal, on-duty shooting, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck has called for criminal charges against one of his officers.

from Which Way, L.A.?

Last Saturday night, two officers of the LAPD shot and killed a man in Van Nuys after the back window of their patrol car was broken out by a beer bottle.

Is the LAPD Over-Reacting to a Hostile Atmosphere?

Last Saturday night, two officers of the LAPD shot and killed a man in Van Nuys after the back window of their patrol car was broken out by a beer bottle.

from Which Way, L.A.?

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