Kate Mather

Los Angeles Times

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Reporter covering crime, cops and breaking news for the Los Angeles Times

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Why L.A. City Council member Mitch Englander wants a full investigation into all LAPD youth programs.

Youthful and adult indiscretion in the LAPD

Why L.A. City Council member Mitch Englander wants a full investigation into all LAPD youth programs.

from The Mixer

We look at the aftermath of a white off-duty LAPD officer pulling a gun on a group of Latino teenagers. It was caught on video, which has gone viral.

Anaheim reels after a white cop pulls a gun on Latino teens

We look at the aftermath of a white off-duty LAPD officer pulling a gun on a group of Latino teenagers. It was caught on video, which has gone viral.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Two members of the LA Police Commission are calling on the LAPD to overhaul its use of force policy.

New Rules for the LAPD?

Two members of the LA Police Commission are calling on the LAPD to overhaul its use of force policy.

from The Mixer

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