Which Way, L.A.?

Private Cops

"Community policing" is widely endorsed--as a concept. But many questions remain as to what it should mean on the street. Chief Bernard Parks has put senior lead officers back in patrol cars. Is that good or bad for "community policing"? And what's the role of private cops as crime decreases?

By Warren Olney • Oct 13, 1997 • 1 min read

Page Miller: Member, North Hollywood Neighborhood Watch Lt. Jim McDonnell: Lt. Jim McDonnell Peggy Gibson: In second term as co-chair of the Rampart community police advisory board. Joe Shea: President, Ivar Hill Community Association, Member, Hollywood Community Police Advisory Board. Edith Perez: President, Los Angeles Police Commission. Richard Close: Attorney in private practice (partner in Shapiro, Rosenfeld & Close) Mark Willes: CEO, Times Mirror and publisher of Times Mirror flagship paper, the Los Angeles Times Michael Parks: Newly named editor of the Los Angeles Times.

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Which Way, L.A.?

Private Cops

"Community policing" is widely endorsed--as a concept. But many questions remain as to what it should mean on the street. Chief Bernard Parks has put senior lead officers back in patrol cars. Is that good or bad for "community policing"? And what's the role of private cops as crime decreases?

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Which Way, L.A.?

Private Cops

"Community policing" is widely endorsed--as a concept. But many questions remain as to what it should mean on the street. Chief Bernard Parks has put senior lead officers back in patrol cars. Is that good or bad for "community policing"? And what's the role of private cops as crime decreases?

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