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    Which Way, L.A.?

    First Case of Racial Profiling Confirmed at LAPD

    Today's LA Times reports that Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck has signed off on a recommendation that one of his officers be found guilty of racial profiling. Long-time civil rights advocate, Police Commissioner John Mack says, "We've come a very long way." Charges of racial profiling by the LAPD are familiar.

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

    Today's LA Times reports that Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck has signed off on a recommendation that one of his officers be found guilty of racial profiling. Long-time civil rights advocate, Police Commissioner John Mack says, "We've come a very long way." Charges of racial profiling by the LAPD are familiar. What's new is the Department's finding that — at least once — it really happened.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Los Angeles Times

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      Peter Bibring

      ACLU of Southern California

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    LAPD Admits Racial Profiling; Coliseum Scandal Highlights Rave
    1. 0:00First Case of Racial Profiling Confirmed at LAPDYou’re reading this
    2. 0:00Conservatives Justices Take Hard Line on Individual Mandate
    3. 13:16Coliseum Scandal Casts Spotlight on Rave Culture
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