South LA Podcast: Police Chief Charlie Beck Visits USC LAPD Police Chief Charlie Beck visited USC to speak about his years working in South LA, and the department's relationship with USC. (posted 3/05/10) By Timothy Beck Werth
City deficit may mean cuts in the number of firefighters, police officers Los Angeles is facing a $208 million budget deficit. The city is outlining a plan to lay off as many as 1500 employees. Councilman Bernard Parks said the plan could include laying off firefighters and police officers. (posted 2/02/10) By Grant Tunkel
Charlie Beck Sworn In As New Los Angeles Police Chief Chief Charlie Beck was sworn in today in an official ceremony at the new Los Angeles Police Headquarters. C. J. Dablo joined the festivities and talked to the LAPD veteran who is now responsible for keeping the Los Angeles streets safe. (posted 12/03/09) By CJ Dablo
“Grim Sleeper” serial killer remains at large The city council renewed a $500,000 reward for a serial killer that preys on women in South Los Angeles. Known as the "Grim Sleeper", the killer is responsible for 11 murders since 1985. Timothy Beck Werth has more on the ongoing effort to bring him to justice. (posted 12/01/09) By Timothy Beck Werth
L.A. City Council Confirms New Police Chief Charlie Beck was unanimously confirmed as police chief this morning by the L.A. City Council. Council members praised Beck’s service, as well as the strength of the other candidates he was selected from. (posted 11/17/09) By Ariel Edwards-Levy
Beck Selected To Be Next LAPD Chief Deputy Chief Charlie Beck is now officially Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's selection to the be the next chief of the LAPD. Beck had his first chance Tuesday to address the press and the public about taking over for Chief Bill Bratton. He thanked the mayor and the police commission. And he became emotional as he thanked his family, whose service goes back 60 years. (posted 11/03/09) By Richard Duchon
Heather Hope Profiles Remaining Three LAPD Police Chief Candidates Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa today interviewed a second candidate for the job of Los Angeles Police Chief. Outgoing Chief William Bratton steps down on Saturday. Heather Hope has a round-up of the three LAPD officers under consideration for the top job. (posted 10/29/09) By Heather Hope
LAPD Raid The Avenues Gang in Northeast Los Angeles Twelve-hundred police officers raided Glassel Park at 3 a.m. and arrested 50 Avenues gang members. The officers served warrants for drug and gun trafficking among other federal felonies. The raid is a part of a multi-agency crime crackdown. Mayor Villariagosa, LAPD, and other officials discussed the crackdown in a news conference this afternoon, saying both tough on crime policies and crime prevention programs are needed to address city gang crime. (posted 9/22/09) By Jessica Flores
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