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    The future of the LAPD

    Two LA City Councilmembers introduced a motion today that would replace some LAPD officers with unarmed, non-law enforcement workers tasked with responding to non-violent service calls.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Jun 16, 2020 • 25m Listen

    Two LA City Councilmembers introduced a motion today that would replace some LAPD officers with unarmed, non-law enforcement workers tasked with responding to non-violent service calls.

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    3 stories
    1. 0:00

      ‘Defund LAPD’ gains traction at LA City Hall

      Two LA City Councilmembers introduced a motion today that would replace some LAPD officers with unarmed, non-law enforcement workers tasked with responding to non-violent service calls.

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      8 min
    2. 7:50

      Activists call for defunding LAUSD police, removing officers from campus

      The Los Angeles Unified School District is the nation’s second largest school district. It’s also home to the largest school police force, the LA School Police Department.

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      7 min
    3. 14:52

      National Lawyers Guild sue LAPD over George Floyd protest response

      The Los Angeles Police Department and the LA County Sheriff’s Department are at the center of criticism for how they handled people protesting racial injustice and police brutality.  Protesters and reporters say officers and deputies…

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      10 min
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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:008 min

      ‘Defund LAPD’ gains traction at LA City Hall

    2. 7:507 min

      Activists call for defunding LAUSD police, removing officers from campus

    3. 14:5210 min

      National Lawyers Guild sue LAPD over George Floyd protest response

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