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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Rounding Up Transients to Train Police

    California Highway Patrol officers are called upon to determine if drivers are under the influence of illegal substances. The newspaper U-T SanDiego is reporting that transients are rounded up to provide real-life training. Now questions are being raised about the rights of the transients. Karen Kucher writes for U-T San Diego .

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    By Warren Olney • Mar 25, 2015 • 1 min read

    California Highway Patrol officers are called upon to determine if drivers are under the influence of illegal substances. The newspaper U-T SanDiego is reporting that transients are rounded up to provide real-life training. Now questions are being raised about the rights of the transients. Karen Kucher writes for U-T San Diego.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Mike Kessler

      freelance journalist

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      Benjamin Gottlieb

      Reporter, Fill-in Host

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      Karen Kucher

      U-T San Diego

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