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    Which Way, L.A.?

    A Major Shakeup in Local Law Enforcement

    Paul Tanaka is the top appointee of LA County Sheriff Lee Baca. Tuesday, Tanaka was elected to a third term as Mayor of Gardena. Yesterday, he resigned as Undersheriff after 33 years in the department, effective on August 1 -- when he becomes eligible for full retirement pay.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    is the top appointee of LA County Sheriff Lee Baca. Tuesday, Tanaka was elected to a third term as Mayor of Gardena. Yesterday,

    he resigned as Undersheriff after 33 years in the department, effective on August 1 -- when he becomes eligible for full retirement pay.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Celeste Fremon

      WitnessLA.com

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      Steve Whitmore

      Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

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      Peter Eliasberg

      ACLU of Southern California

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    The full episode

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    A Big Departure from the Sheriff's Department
    1. 0:00A Major Shakeup in Local Law EnforcementYou’re reading this
    2. 20:37The Many Faces of the California Coastline
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