Divisions of LAPD have long been corrupt violent criminal street gang thugs in uniforms

[IrishBubbaLiberal]

https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/law/police-corruption-revealed-los-angeless-rampart-division

Police Corruption Is Revealed in Los Angeles's Rampart Division

The Rampart Division of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) became embroiled in one of the most infamous police corruption scandals in U.S. history during the late 1990s. The incident that sparked the investigation occurred on March 18, 1997, when off-duty LAPD officer Kevin Gaines was shot and killed by fellow officer Frank Lyga in a road rage confrontation, which ignited public outrage and accusations of racial tension within the department. Following the incident, it was revealed that Gaines had connections to Death Row Records and its controversial owner, Suge Knight, raising questions about the relationships between police officers and gang affiliations.

In response to growing concerns, the LAPD established the Rampart Corruption Task Force, which uncovered extensive misconduct by the CRASH (Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums) unit. The investigation revealed widespread corruption, including illegal arrests, planting of evidence, and excessive use of force, implicating over seventy officers. Notably, former officer Rafael Perez became a whistleblower, detailing systemic abuses and perjury that plagued the unit. The scandal led to numerous lawsuits against the LAPD and significant reforms, including federal oversight of the department.

This incident not only highlighted issues of corruption and accountability within law enforcement but also strained community relations, particularly between African American residents and the police. The Rampart scandal remains a significant chapter in discussions about police reform and community trust in law enforcement in Los Angeles and beyond.

Published in: 2022

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Lots more crimes by LAPD…

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/lapd/scandal/cron.html

[cloudbase]

1. It's rampant in the LASD as well.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

2. Gangs in Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gangs_in_the_Los_Angeles_County_Sheriff%27s_Department

[AntiFascist]

3. The Sheriffs seemed to be acting more violently...

weren't they the ones charging at protestors on horseback?