Directive issued to LAPD personnel restricting use of projectile launchers against protesters

A directive has been issued to LAPD personnel about restricting the use of 40mm and 37mm projectile launchers against crowds of protesters as the Minnesota murder trial of a former police officer charged in the death of George Floyd nears an end, raising concerns about a repeat of mass protests and unrest that occurred last summer.

Federal judge restricts LAPD use of projectile launchers against protesters

U.S. District Judge Consuelo B. Marshall granted BLM-LA's request to halt the LAPD's use of the so-called “less lethal” weapons in public demonstrations “except when deployed by officers that are properly trained.”

31-year LAPD veteran dies of COVID-19 complications

The Los Angeles Police Department is in mourning after a 31-year veteran of the force died from COVID-19 complications, it was announced Friday. 

Law enforcement, community leaders urging residents to protest peacefully
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Community leaders and law enforcement chiefs across LA are urging residents who plan to protest in the wake of tensions in Minnesota to do it peacefully.

Mother of 3 children found stabbed to death in Reseda taken into custody, LAPD confirms
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A 30-year-old woman was taken into custody in Tulare County in connection with the killing of three young children whose bodies were found stabbed to death at a Reseda apartment Saturday.

LAPD video shows Black man arrested by officers in search for white suspect

As part of an ongoing lawsuit accusing the LAPD of racial profiling, a judge ordered the release of police body camere video that shows two LAPD officers arresting a Black man near his home in Hollywood even though they were looking for a white domestic violence suspect.

LAPD sergeant testimony: Derek Chauvin's use of force on George Floyd was 'excessive'

Los Angeles Police Department Sgt. Jody Stiger testified as the prosecution's use of force expert about the police tactics surrounding George Floyd's deadly arrest. 

Retired LAPD Sergeant Cheryl Dorsey reacts to Day 4 of Derek Chauvin trial

On Day 4, the jury in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin began their morning hearing more tearful testimony.