Venice local, Mike Hall, was murdered June 25, 2021 (tags)
A houseless man was murdered on Venice Beach. There needs to be truth about what’s happening there.
Unhoused and Mentally Ill in Venice (tags)
The way City of Los Angeles deals with unhoused people suffering with mental illness should be dismantled and defunded.
CHP intentionally rams motorcycle
Step Up As LAPD Chief Charlie Beck Steps Down (tags)
Step Up As LAPD Chief Charlie Beck Steps Down
Retired LAPD Sgt. Cheryl Dorsey explains how the LAPD's Board of Rights hearings work (tags)
Retired LAPD Sgt. Cheryl Dorsey explains how the LAPD's Board of Rights hearings work
BUSTED: Watch LAPD cops plant drugs in black suspect’s wallet – unaware body cams were on (tags)
BUSTED: Watch LAPD cops plant drugs in black suspect’s wallet – unaware their body cams were on
lapd shootings 1998 - 2015 (tags)
lapd shootings
“Oh Say Can You See” How the LAPD Singing the National Anthem Cost the Dodgers WS Game 7? (tags)
Divine Retribution? Poetic Justice? Giving the Flawed and Oppressive LAPD the Honor of Singing the National Anthem Before BOTH Concluding World Series Games Marred the Pre-Game 7 Excitement, Seemed to Put the Dodgers' Multi-Ethnic Team Off Their Game, and May Have Offended the Racially Diverse Astros.
Civil rights groups demand immigration agents stop impersonating police officers (tags)
Civil rights groups demand immigration agents stop impersonating police officers
Tribune Company Stock Bought By LAPD Union To Silence Criticism Of Police (tags)
When the LAPD union bought Tribune Co. stock it jeopardized the pensions of tens of thousands of police as it attempted to silence criticism of the police department
Brendon Glenn Dies and Venice S/Weeps (tags)
Righteous Anger at LAPD and Councilman Mike Bonin at Venice Town Hall on Fatal Police Shooting of Unarmed African American now begets retribution and More Venice Homeless Sweeps?
United Families For Justice Carry 617 Coffins to Downtown L.A. #DeathByCop Rally (tags)
The 617 coffins memorialize Los Angeles victims of police murder since the year 2000. #RememberMe #DeathByCop #BlackLivesMatter #BrownLivesMatter
Los Angeles Questions Oversized LAPD Response to Million Mask March (tags)
#MillionMaskMarch Los Angeles began in downtown Los Angeles and moved to Hollywood on November 5, 2014.
LA Fields Two Marches Against Police Executions Photoset 1of 2 (tags)
LA has two wildcat marches in the August sun to condemn the deaths and abuse of Ford, Abrego, Jackson, Montgomery and Parker in response to Ferguson Missouri
Los Angeles Declares “Hands Up!” in Peaceful Protest of LAPD Murder of Ezell Ford (tags)
One thousand people took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles on the afternoon of Sunday, August 17, 2014 to protest police murder of innocent civilians, including the deaths of Ezell Ford (August 11, 2014), Omar Abrego (August 2, 2014), and Damon Jackson (August 3, 2014) at the hands of the LAPD.
Family and Supporters of #Justice4Fords Protest LAPD Execution of Ezell Ford in South L.A. (tags)
Following the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Ezell Ford by LAPD officers, the victim’s family and a coalition demanding #Justice4Fords protested outside the 77th Street precinct on Friday, August 15, 2014. Citizen journalist @PMBeers livestreamed and published this video segment from the #EzellFord police murder protest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIuz3mcNz58
My Occupy LA Arrest, by Patrick Meighan (tags)
My name is Patrick Meighan, and I’m a husband, a father, a writer on the Fox animated sitcom “Family Guy”, and a member of the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica. I was arrested at about 1 a.m. Wednesday morning with 291 other people at Occupy LA. I was sitting in City Hall Park with a pillow, a blanket, and a copy of Thich Nhat Hanh’s “Being Peace” when 1,400 heavily-armed LAPD officers in paramilitary SWAT gear streamed in. I was in a group of about 50 peaceful protestors who sat Indian-style, arms interlocked, around a tent (the symbolic image of the Occupy movement). The LAPD officers encircled us, weapons drawn, while we chanted “We Are Peaceful” and “We Are Nonviolent” and “Join Us.”
LAPD’s Secret Reporting Getting Public Airing (tags)
LAPD’s Secret Reporting Getting Public Airing
Retired LAPD Officers Confirm Racism inside LAPD (tags)
Retired LAPD Officers Brian Bentley, Joe Jones and Mike Rothmiller Confirm Racism inside LAPD
Hamid Kahn: Discusses the LAPD SPYING SCANDAL and the LA Council's next move (tags)
The Los Angeles City Human Relations Commission (HRC) met on Thursday, October 10th at City Hall to vote on the Stop LAPD Spying Coalition’s demand to hold public hearings on the LAPD’s Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) program and Special Order 1.
Villaraigosa: The Myth of The Progressive Mayor (tags)
While Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa disappointed supporters and failed to deliver any progressive policies whatsoever, he was hardly a failure to those he really serves. Indeed, for developers, real estate tycoons, billionaires, and school privatization profiteers, Villaraigosa's eight year reign was a smashing success.
Media Gets Targeted by Obama, Discovers No One Cares Except the Media (tags)
It remains to be seen whether the media will start doing its job now that it’s been subjected to a small taste of what the public has been bludgeoned with for years via FISA, CISPA, the NDAA, the PATRIOT Act, et cetera. All these laws basically allow unlimited spying on and detention of Americans without any due process guaranteed by the Constitution.
Uncensored Manifesto from Retired LAPD Officer Christopher Dorner (tags)
Uncensored Manifesto of Christopher Dorner
LAPD spying using StingRay (tags)
LAPD Spied on 21 Using StingRay Anti-Terrorism Tool Mimicking a cellphone tower, it bypasses checks and balances
Family of David Martinez Speak Out Against Police Brutality (tags)
On Saturday, March 30th at noon, community members and the family of David Martinez will gather at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Echo Park Avenue to hold a press conference and vigil to speak out against the shooting of Martinez by Rampart Area Patrol Officers.
crime
Chalking & the Disruption of Business as Usual in DTLA: (tags)
Chalking & the Disruption of Business as Usual in DTLA: It has never been about the sidewalk chalk on the sidewalks, that's a simplified interpretation of a more sinister picture.
Art Walkers Occupy Free Speech (tags)
When people at the downtown Art Walk joined with Occupy Los Angeles to assert their right to speak, LAPD answered with guns.
Arrests & Terror at #626Wilshire (tags)
State violence is increasing as Angelenos lay siege to the perfect villain. (Link to full story w/ links & pictures at bottom)
Venice Flea'd Boardwalk sells commercial junk, once again, forever ? (tags)
Venice Boardwalk has a new ordinance that went into effect, was momentarily enforced by the LAPD, and has deteriorated back to what is was for too long = a junky cheap flea market, Since the very same vendors - that were made to not sell non-art which is now illegal, but they have brazenly returned ... to sell their re-sale mdse. to look-like-crafts-or-not- even-pretend-art and get away with what they did before...illegally but loopholed as long as they are not caught in the act of selling the stuff... art be damned...barely exists here. Rules and ordinances can be ignored. Bullying and being sly is what makes Venice work. How Sad, ugly, a loss for Venice.
Venice Homeless Sweep Stopped: A Good Day in Venice for Street People (tags)
Occupy Venice, Venice Locals, Lawyers with the National Lawyers Guild, and a group called Venice Community Unity all came together on 3rd Ave in Venice to stop a homeless sweep from happening on March 29. It was a good day.
Open Letter to Venice LAPD re commercialized clean up NEEDED still continued... (tags)
The new ordinances that prohibit the previously allowed commercial resale [flea market stuff mainly] on Venice's Ocean Front Walk were being enforced by LAPD. Apparently some slide down and out has occured turning the OFW back into what it was before the City Ordinance was legally passed. Open letter letter here was written by [more than one] citizen who also work diligently to help Clean UP [and not tear down ] Our Venice Neighborhood
POWER COMES FROM THE BARREL OF A GUN (tags)
NIMBY Forces Assault The Poor In Venice and the NIMBYfication of Venice Continues…
More War Against Venice Street People (tags)
The City of Los Angeles rolled out new Venice Boardwalk Ordinance (LAMC 42.15) and initiated concentrated effort to remove homeless people from Venice.
LAPD's High-Tech "War Room" (tags)
The LAPD is fighting crime from a high-tech war room that gives it eyes all over the city. The surveillance hub is now a model for police forces around the world and KCAL9 got an exclusive tour inside from Chief Charlie Beck.
Tyisha Miller remembered in light of recent spate of police shootings (tags)
RIVERSIDE (California) - Today marks the thirteen-year anniversary of the police murder of Tyisha Miller, a nineteen-year-old African-American woman shot by the Riverside police department. The murder caused an outcry, particularly among the city's black community, and led to some of the most militant and long-reaching organizaing the region had seen in years, including a shutdown of the 91 freeway and the establishment of numerous bureaucratic apparatuses put in place to prevent such tragedies.
Photos courtesy of Occupy Riverside
My name is Patrick Meighan. I’m a husband, a father, a writer on the Fox animated sitcom “Family Guy” & a member of the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica. I was arrested at about 1 a.m. Wednesday morning with 291 other people at Occupy LA.
Why I'm Mad About My #OccupyLA Arrest... (tags)
An #OccupyLA arrestee attempts to put the detention of 292 nonviolent protesters into perspective...
LAPD RAIDS OCCUPY LA
Occupy Los Angeles Ups The Ante on November 17th (tags)
3 actions with 72 arrests and No Violence Photoset 5 of 5 / Occupy Bank Of America Plaza Finale
Occupy Los Angeles Ups The Ante on November 17th (tags)
3 actions with 72 arrests and No Violence / Photoset 3 of 5 / Occupy Bank Of America Plaza
Occupy Los Angeles Ups The Ante on November 17th (tags)
3 actions with 72 arrests and No Violence / Photoset 2 of 5 / Occupy Bank Of America Plaza
Occupy Los Angeles Ups The Ante on November 17th (tags)
3 actions with 72 arrests and No Violence / Photoset 1 of 5 / Occupy Bank Of America Plaza
LAPD sergeant a serial burglar? (tags)
According to the following article Los Angeles Police Department Sergeant Lucien "Lou" Daigle is suspected of being a serial burglar.
Occupy LA and Others Protest Outside Fox News Shareholder Meeting (tags)
WEST LOS ANGLES, October 21, 2011 - A crowd of about 75 people protested today outside the entry to the Fox Studios lot in Century City where the Fox News Corp. annual shareholders meeting is taking place today. Rupert Murdock is expected to attend the meeting today.
Some Thoughts on Last Night's Occupy L.A. General Assembly (tags)
Reposted from facebook
--where the illusion meets the road
--where the illusion meets the road
Why the LAPD Fails at Stopping Gangs (tags)
A secret LAPD document demonstrates that the LAPD will respond to gangs only when gangs threaten the LAPD. Where does that leave the community?
Venice Locals Sought For Vehicle Dweller Documentary (tags)
People living in vehicles, or have an extreme opinion about this subject are encouraged to share their views equally with Jeff Girard who is documenting the issue for a documentary. Please contact by Wednesday 11th May 2011 ie. asap!
The 1998 Rampart Scandal Continues to Reverberate in the LAPD (tags)
Below are: 1) The 1998 Rampart Scandal Continues to Reverberate in the LAPD, January 27, 2011, by "Jack Dunphy", an LAPD officer, calling for the repeal of rules requiring financial disclosures by some LAPD officers; 2) The Rampart Scandal - A Response - by Joseph Zernik, PhD, Human Rights Alert (NGO), January 28, 2011
Community Forum on ICE/Police Repression
Press Conference: LAPD Christmas Checkpoints/Neighborhood Council Resolution (tags)
PRESS CONFERENCE: Neighborhood Council and Southern California Immigration Coalition to denounce the Los Angeles Police Department and Mayor Villaraigosa for stealing cars from Immigrants; especially during Christmas
VENICE BOARDWALK OCEAN FRONT WALK Task Force Meeting 10/6/10 (tags)
this 1x/month meeting facilitated by LA City Council is a place for sharing information...or contentious arguments..
Venice Homeless Harassed by LAPD, CD11 Rosendahl, backed by City Attorneys Office (tags)
Venice, Homeless, RVs, Harassment, or Town Hall,
Bill Rosendahl Helps Homeless Haters Win in Venice (tags)
Councilman Bill Rosendahl, the LAPD, the City Attorney's Office, the Department of Transportation, and LASHA hosted a town hall of hate for homeless people in Venice. Mainstream media is nothing more than a bunch of paparazzi.
EPCC NEWS Sept. 20, 2010 SEPT. 18 RALLY/MARCH FOR JUSTICE FOR MANUEL JAMINEZ (tags)
EPCC NEWS Sept. 20, 2010 SEPT. 18 RALLY/MARCH FOR JUSTICE FOR MANUEL JAMINEZ CONDEMNS POLICE SHOOTING IN LA Los Angeles- One rally, two marches. Hundreds of activist from the ANSWER Coalition –LA along with community members and numerous grassroots organizations,militantly marched and rallied last Saturday, Sept. 18. at the new multi-million LAPD headquarters in downtown Los Angeles. After gathering at the 6th and Union Ave., the corner where the Guatemalan immigrant day laborer Manuel Kamines was killed, at 10:00 a.m., they marched two blocks and rallied in front of the new LAPD Rampart Station at Valencia and 6th streets. The group then march north through the Westlake community and downtown L.A. to the steps of the LAPD’s new multi-million and state of the art headquarters at 1st and Spring Streets. The Guatemalan Union Of Immigrants, Vamos Unidos, Full Rights For All Immigrant Rights Coalition, PSL, Alliance-Philippines (AJLPP), KmB, AFFIRM-Gabnet, BAMM, RCP and other groups gathered more people as they marched towards downtown LAPD headquarters. ‘We will not be diverted’ The ANSWER Coalition in LA in a statement on Sept. 17 said: “ government, police, city officials and others don’t want us to succeed. They don’t want hundreds of people from all over Los Angeles to march together against racist police violence. They want us to be quiet, divided and to wait for the results of their “investigation.” But the LAPD brass and the Mayor have already made their conclusions; they are justifying the police actions every step of the way. And the killer cop, Frank Hernandez, is still a free man. Marching on LAPD headquarters this Saturday is exactly what we must do. Some people want to divert the march, but we will not be diverted. We will not be divided. Instead, we will march directly to the doorstep of the police who harass and intimidate our communities each day. “ On the other hand, a motley group of less than a hundred led by the so called- “Southern California Immigrant Rights Coalition” in a separate sound truck together with the BRU and IAC marched away from the ANSWER march and went south to Macarthur Park. Their tactics were clear. They want to show the people of Westlake that they are leading the movement so they march separately and instead succeeded to divide the movement. The rally at the LPAD HQ lasted until 1:30 in the afternoon.
Sept. 18, March to Support Manuel Jamines (tags)
Manuel Jamines was murdered in cold blood by an LAPD officer; and today several hundred people from many established Los Angeles activist groups came together in support of justice, and in protest against a police culture which has long supported brutality and killing of members of vulnerable communities and communities of color.
JUSTICE FOR MANUEL JAMINES! (tags)
JUSTICE FOR MANUEL JAMINES! PROTESTS AGAINST POLICE MURDER ARE JUSTIFIED AND MUST BE SUPPORTED! THE WHOLE DAMN SYSTEM IS GUILTY!
LAPD Brutality and Racism (tags)
(jim lafferty has heroic dedication to justice. i hope he doesn't mind that i republish this amazing story from the NLG LA email. it is important that we address police brutality and racism as well as government cover-ups. i am so proud to have met him and become familiar with the los angeles lawyers guild and their tremendous work.)
March & Rally to Demand Justice for Manuel Jamines! Stop Police Killings! Justice Now! (tags)
Saturday, September 18, 10am - March & Rally to Demand Justice for Manuel Jamines! Stop Police Killings! Justice for Immigrant Workers! Gather 6th & Union Ave., Los Angeles March to City Hall (1st and Spring St.)Arrest LAPD officer Frank Hernandez for murder!
Black Riders Liberation Party Being Raided (tags)
Received from LAAMN list
LAKERS WIN, LA FOLKS RIOTS (tags)
As the EPCC NEWS expected, the Los Angeles Lakers victory in the NBA championships ended with the Los Angeles Police Department officers clashes with rowdy fans. The EPCC said, "this is only a symptoms of the economic crisis and the people's anger on the stringent budget cuts, public services cut and higher rates that the government ( from the federal to the city) is imposing on the people of LA. Don't ever believe the official line that the Lakers victory is the sole cause of these disturbances." The EPCC NEWS noticed that the LAPD brought large numbers of officers into the Staples Center area hoping to avoid a repeat of last year's looting and violence. This was the magnet for violence. The mere presence of the police incites people to attack the LAPD.
Los Angeles Right to Housing Collective Fights for Tenant Rights (tags)
City Council made tenants wait over five hours before declining to vote on a moratorium against rent increases.When tenants voiced their anger, frustration and disappointment by chanting loudly in Council Chambers, Acting President Dennis Zine ordered Los Angeles Police Department to remove tenants from council. About 30 LAPD officers began roughly forcing tenants out of Council chambers.
We need to support the release of Julio, who was arrested during the anti-Nazi protests.
Darryl Gates' real legacy (tags)
A great post at LA Observed by David Cay Johnston about Darryl Gates, megalomaniac police chief who ran a global spy operation on the Left and important people.
ALEX SÁNCHEZ'S 2nd BAIL HEARING: REAL GETS REAL (tags)
THE JUDGE GETS REAL, BUT WHY? By Tom Hayden rEPOSTED: The Nation Jan. 6
Protest LAPD Stealing Cars from Raza during Xmas Season!! (tags)
F O R I MM E D I A T E R E L E A S E Community organizations to denounce Los Angeles Police Department and the Sherriff's Department for stealing cars from Immigrants; especially during Christmas
Murder by Police Car on Venice Blvd. - Corrected version (tags)
Devin Petelski never saw the angel of death barreling toward her in the form of an LAPD police cruiser. That's because it was driving without lights at about 60 mph.
Murder by Police Car on Venice Blvd. (tags)
Devin Petelski never saw the angel of death barreling toward her in the form of an LAPD police cruiser. That's because it was driving with lights at about 60 mph.
baby suzie pena family vs lapd: trial action (tags)
support the family of baby suzie- murdered by lapd swat- in their trial- 7/27 8am 111 n.hill dept 58
STOP THE KILLER COP AWARDS!! NO TROPHYS FOR KILLING BABY SUSIE!! (tags)
At its most prestigious ceremony the LAPD will be awarding its highest honor, the Medal of Valor, to 10 of the SWAT officers involved in their 2005 murder of 18 month old Baby Susie Pena. 10:30am Thursday, 5/28, Kodak Theater.
STOP THE KILLER COP AWARDS!! (tags)
At its most prestigous ceremony the LAPD will be awarding its highest honor, the Medal of Valor to 10 of the SWAT officers who murdered 18 month old baby Susie Pena.
STOP THE KILLER COP AWARDS!! (tags)
At its most prestigous ceremony the LAPD will be awarding its highest honor, the Medal of Valor to 10 of the SWAT officers who murdered 18 month old baby Susie Pena.
Downtown LA May Day Protests (tags)
May first protests march down Broadway in Los Angeles with fewer participants than last year with the LAPD taking a more relaxed stance.
STOP THE KILLER COP AWARDS! (tags)
LAPD is awarding its highest honor- the Medal of Valor- to 10 SWAT troops who killed 18 month old baby Susie Pena in Watts.
Two Dozen Mexican Mafia and other Gangs and Associates Arrested on Federal Narcotic violat (tags)
The investigation was initiated early last year by the LAPD and the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force to address gang-related crime in the San Fernando Valley. The investigation focused on identifying and disrupting drug trafficking organizations and related violence carried out by Hispanic gangs associated with the Mexican Mafia. Said, Michael Moore, Deputy Chief of LAPD’s Valley Operations Bureau.
Mass Mobilization In Los Angeles On Obamas Inauguration Day! (tags)
This is a Call out for all those out there fed up with the U.S. government. Their Abuse of the Economic Crisis among the American People and the Global Community. For the Continuous Murders commited by the LAPD and Surrounding Police Authorities and the Constant Racial Profiling and Discrimination done by the Police. This is For the U.S. Involvement in Israel and the Gaza Massacre which has claimed over 300 lives.
Pictures and Video: Muslim family face off with LAPD after Husband / Dad / Brother Arrestd (tags)
Witnesses say LAPD first pushes a Muslim woman as she protested along curbside at Israeli Consulate Tues. Dec. 30th in solidarity with Gaza. Then husband reacted towards LAPD, they arrested husband, and the family and children respond.
X-Vandals Benefit Show in LA Gets Raided by LAPD (tags)
Evidence of Political State Repression and Oppression by the LAPD (Pigs) LA County Sheriffs here on You Tube community Social Justice Workers/Political Justice workers working to support the Poor and State Oppress/Repress.
Anarchist bookfair meeting raided by LAPD (tags)
A meeting and potluck for the upcoming LA Anarchist Bookfair was raided after police alleged someone stole something from a nearby store.
ANSWER rally saved by Gay and Lesbian community leaders (tags)
The supposed ANSWER LA Silverlake rally was a mess thanks to ANSWER fortunately for the marchers and all of us there our own Gay and Lesbian community leaders stepped up and saved the day
minuteklan down! / obama up! no racism in l.a. rally! (tags)
stop the minuteklan march downtown-- push obama against bush/mccain!
Checking the Non-Profit Industrial Complex (tags)
Checking the Non-Profit Industrial Complex
Another So.Cal Police Officer Sentenced In the wake of Rampart corruption scandal (tags)
The robbery teams usually consisted of multiple sworn police officers in uniform or displaying a official police badge, who would gain access to the residence by falsely telling any occupants that they were police officers and that they were conducting a legitimate search for drugs or drug dealers. Victims often were violently restrained, threatened or assaulted during the search.
MP3 AUDIO – Interview with Attorney for The BlackRiders (tags)
Arron Janson the lawyer for one of the three BlackRiders stated that he believes that this is case of entrapment and that the three stand a good chance of acquittal.
Venice Gang Sweeps a Sham (tags)
Oakwood Community gets their civil rights violated - again - by LAPD.
Support the Black Riders Three (tags)
The LAPD are targeting BLRP leaders and have framed them up with assault weapons charges. ARA LA asserts that this is due to their organizing to educate people about the San Francisco Eight case.
Anti-immigrants SAVE OUR STATE to march in Westwood this Saturday the 17th (tags)
(Only two days to organize) (The march cuts through the heart of West LA’s Iranian immigrant community.)
*Video* LAPD final report on MacArthur Park whitewash (tags)
The LAPD issued it's final report on the violence of May 1st, 2007. Video of people's comments to the police commision.
Front Against the Raids to Denounce the L. A. U. S. D. for Checkpoints (tags)
Tuesday, September 4, 2007 5:30 P.M. Press Conference at 28th Street Elementary School, 2807 STANFORD AVE LOS ANGELES, CA 90011 South Los Angeles
Open call to October 22 organizers (tags)
Please consider doing something different this year in response to the May Day police attack on peaceful demonstrators in Mac Arthur park.
10:15 am LAPD conducting evacuation drill of close to 400 homes near Griffith Park. (tags)
10:15 am LAPD conducting evacuation drill of close to 400 homes near Griffith Park.
Hollywood Nican Tlaca Rights March (tags)
Thousands of Nican Tlaca (Indigenous People) march to demand full rights. LAPD issues flyers stating "Full Rights For Immigrants". Mexica Movement also protests Disney's El Capitan Theater for racist hate radio and bomb threat against Mexican/Central American community.
Hayes/Minuteman Rally Is A Flop (tags)
Rally permit expired. Infighting among Minutemen. Ego battles take place for control. Rally is abandoned by Minutemen as Hayes and four others are arrested.
LA City Council reaffirms Special Order 40 (tags)
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles City Council took a moment to address a "small" matter buried on its agenda. It reaffirmed the City's commitment to Special Order 40.
Somebody's Watching You - Turning the camera back on the cops (tags)
yahoo news story on the case of Sherman Austin from raisethefist.com and CopWatch LA
vigil at lapd/sw to join witherspoon family protesting lapd murder of they son jamar, 18.
Somebody's Watching You - CopWatch LA and the case of Sherman Austin (tags)
LINK TO FULL STORY AND VIDEO: http://potw.news.yahoo.com/s/potw/40/somebodys-watching-you
My observations on May 1st (tags)
These are my observations from being a participant during the May 1st melee
LAPD Officers on motorcycles Drive Into Peaceful Crowd On Alvarado (across Metro Station) (tags)
For no apparent reason, LAPD aggresively moved in a small crowd gathered directly across the MacArthur Park Metro Station. The peaceful and happy crowd was enjoying Danza when out of nowhere, LAPD officers began to drive their motorcycles directly into the crowd. Many children were at the center of the circle and there's no way that LAPD Officers were even aware that Children were present and that they were endangering people's lives by driving directly onto the unexpected crowd. Althought the LAPD's actions attracted a bigger crowd, some people began to leave the scene due to a growing number of LAPD Officers regardless of the fact that there wasn't an obvious cause or situation.
maria elena durazo (lacfl) behind miwon's lapd lies (tags)
maria elena durazo, exec dir of la cty labor fed, is working w/ v-rat to protect bratton. she signed (wrote) miwon's "provacateur" lies.
Thousands Marched and Rallied to Take Back Macarthur Park (tags)
More than 25,000 immigrants and their advocates marched Thursday to take back Macarthur Park after more than two weeks of meetings, hearings, plannings and filing of class action suits against the LAPD. But the supposed to be an indignation rally against the ALPD was turned into a call for legalization for the nation's 12 million illegal immigrants. This came at the heels at the US Senate coming into a compromise for a supposed to be a “comprehensive immigration reform bill that will provide for a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants in the United States.
salute the pilipino workers center for standing against miwon/lapd lies! (tags)
pilipino workers center, a miwon coalition member, rejects the official miwon position which co-signs lapd lies.
Mayor, Nunez To Join Tonight's Rally: Bratton Plans to Attend (tags)
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez are among those expected to join immigrant-rights activists Thursday for a march and rally to denounce the actions of Los Angeles riot police at a May Day rally at MacArthur Park. Police Chief William Bratton, who will be at the LAPD's assembly area at today's rally, according to his office, told KPCC-FM on Wednesday that Deputy Chief Cayler "Lee" Carter, the ranking officer who was in MacArthur Park during the May 1 melee has decided to retire rather than continue on home duty pending an investigation.
MIWON cover for LAPD mayday attack unresolved (tags)
MIWON maintains its refusal to publicly renounce its cover for LAPD mayday attack, enabling police commanders to escape accountability.
Public Terror: Escalating the War on Migrants (tags)
The mass public assault on the May 1st rally and a public raid on migrants at a shopping mall in Chicago shortly before May 1st mark a brutal and highly public escalation in the ruling class's war on migrants. Increased resistance like the upcoming May 17th march to MacArthur Park is exactly what the situation calls for.
The Hate Equation:Targeting Migrant Children in LA (tags)
The May 1 police riot in Mac Arthur Park sent a deliberate political message and was part of a larger pattern of attacks targeting Brown children and families.
COMMUNITY GROUPS CONFRONT LAPD AND CHIEF BRATTON ABOUT MAY DAY POLICE RIOT (tags)
“If the LAPD acts like this in broad daylight in front of cameras, what do they do at night?”
MIWON still covering for LAPD mayday attack (tags)
MIWON march 'leaders' still backing lapd statements blaming activists for the designed police assault.
BMORE'S GOT YOUR BACK: Solidarity with immigrants and victims of LAPD police brutality (tags)
On Monday, May 5, Baltimore organized a rally to show solidarity with Los Angeles immigrants attacked by LAPD, and to support immigrants' rights nationwide. Immigrants are facing a growing climate of hostility and violence, from police brutality to I.C.E. raids which have displaced hundreds of workers from their families.
Bratton's history in Boston, NY and LA (tags)
The attacks on May Day at MacArthur Park are consistent both with ICE/vigilante attacks on immigrants and Bratton's long history of attacks on poor and oppressed people in the interests of global capital, colonialism and gentrification.
Eye Witness Reports: May Day 2007 Los Angeles Police Attack at the MacArthur Park (tags)
If you are immigrant rights organization or media would talk to them, please contact us: (213)403-0131 or e-mail: info@ImmigrantSolidarity.org
LA Mayor & Police Chief Responsible for 5/1/07 LA Police Riot (tags)
The 5/1/07 Los Angeles Police Riot was obviously planned weeks in advance as a means of silencing the movement for unconditional amnesty for undocumented immigrants. The order for the preparations came from the top, the Chief of Police and his boss, the Mayor of Los Angeles. That's the ONLY way such an operation can take place.
AJLPP CONDEMNS POLICE BRUTALITY AGAINST IMMIGRANTS (tags)
The Alliance for Just and Lasting Peace (AJLPP)- National Executive Board vehemently condemns the unprovoked massive police attack by the LAPD/SWAT against the May 1.70,000 immigrants march-rally in Macarthur Park, Los Angeles last night at around 5;30 PM The reactionary forces trying to discourage immigrant rights mobilization that ran to tens of thousands, used 20-30 motorcycled cops to commence fascist attacks on the unsuspecting crowds at the corner of Westlake and Wilshire and at the Alvarado-Wilshire intersection. The police motorcycles ran through the Cuahatemoc dancers hitting even children and senior dancers of the Danza Azteca. This type of dispersal attack was used in Oakland demonstration in 200
End LAPD Brutality: Remove LA Prosecutor Steve Cooley & Fire Bratton (tags)
With substantial support from George W. Bush and the local forces of the extreme right, the LAPD and its financed-DA (Steve Cooley - Republican) have succeeded in transforming Los Angeles County to a well-engineered police state.
Community Organizers Demand the Resignation of Chief Bratton. (tags)
Greens condemn brazen brutality of LAPD (tags)
The Green Party of California today condemned the "brazen brutality" of the Los Angeles Police Department at a peaceful May 1, 2007 immigration rights march here where dozens of demonstrators – and members of the news media – were clubbed and shot by so-called "non-lethal" projectiles.
2001 - 2007: LAPD's Reign of Terror Unchecked (tags)
The brutal rampage by LAPD in McArthur Park on May 1, 2007 was culmination of a 6-year old secrete but intricate policy by the Bush administration and local forces of the extreme right in reversing attempts to reform LAPD after Rodney King and Rampart Scandal.
Cowardice Police Fire on Non-Violent May 1st Cultural Immigration Rally (tags)
May 1st celebration and observation of immigrant and labor rights in MacArthur Park, crashed by terrorist LAPD.
Candidate Alexander: LAPD Assaults May Day Supporters (tags)
Los Angeles police officers brutally assaulted peaceful marchers and supporters at a rally in Los Angeles creating outrage and anger from millions nationwide. Many of the people that were present in the park were mother, children and babies. The cops were seen beating many with sticks on television; people and children that were offering no resistance. Also there were members of the press that were brutally assaulted.
Alvarado (between 7th & Wilshire) Video - Police Attack (tags)
LAPD moves in.
DENOUNCE POLICE REPRESSION AT MACARTHUR PARK! (tags)
TODAY AT 5 PM @ LAPD HEADQUARTERS
Police in Riot Gear, Nightsticks Ready at MacArthur Park (tags)
Protest at LAPD headquarters to rally against the violence police inflicted on a peaceful crowd at MacArthur Park yesterday.
AJLPP CONDEMNS POLICE BRUTALITY AGAINST IMMIGRANTS: (tags)
The Alliance for Just and Lasting Peace (AJLPP)-Southern California vehemently condemns the unprovoked massive police attack by the LAPD/SWAT against the May 1.70,000 immigrants march-rally in Macarthur Park, Los Angeles last night at around 5;30 PM The reactionary forces trying to discourage immigrant rights mobilization that ran to tens of thousands, used 20-30 motorcycled cops to commence fascist attacks on the unsuspecting crowds at the corner of Westlake and Wilshire and at the Alvarado-Wilshire intersection. The police motorcycles ran through the Cuahatemoc dancers hitting even children and senior dancers of the Danza Azteca. This type of dispersal attack was used in Oakland demonstration in 2003.
May Day 2007; A Report To Correct The Balance (tags)
The following is a summary of what occurred when LAPD decided to disperse a peaceful march. The following contents of this article may be used for non-profit only.
LAPD attack thousands of peaceful protestors at Immigrant Rights Rally! (tags)
Immigrant Rights rally at McCarthur Park near downtown LA turns ugly as an LAPD SWAT team attack peaceful protestors gathered for an immigrant rights rally.
5/1: NISN Statement on LAPD Attacks May Day Immigrant Marchers, TAKE ACTION! (tags)
NISN Statement on LAPD Brutally Attacks May Day Immigrant Marchers at McArthur Park
Medical Cannabis Community Rallies to protest LAPD Raids and Civil Rights Violations (tags)
Medical Cannabis Patients and Supporters come together on Monday, April 30, at 12:00PM to protest ongoing abuses at the hands of the LAPD.
Guilty of Being Homeless in America!?
From L.A.’s Guantanamo for the Homeless--Two Skid Row Stories (tags)
In the face of recent news reports that homeless numbers are now increasing downtown, two first-hand accounts of abuses of homeless people on L.A.'s Skid Row --and this as LAPD continues business' unprecidented eight-month attack on L.A's downtown blacks.
Homeless People Win --Jury Says “Not Guilty” at Trial: Activist Seeks Community Response (tags)
Homeless People Win --Jury Decides “Not Guilty” in Skid Row Activist's Criminal Trial. States the Homeless Activist "I haven't decided what I will do next; and I am interested in what suggestions people have. ”
VIDEO: Barack Obama Rally 2-20-07 (tags)
LOS ANGELES, February 21, 2007 - Senator Barack Obama spoke at a rally in the Crenshaw District on Tuesday. (He is running for president of the US.)
Skid Row Activist on Trial --Anti-Brutality Rally Update (tags)
Downtown L.A. Hotel Attempts to Ban Homeless People from It's Public Areas --Saturday demonstrations against police brutality on Skid Row in front of LAPD Central Division headquarters continue weekly:
Skid Row Activist on Trial --Anti-Brutality Protest this Saturday (tags)
Downtown L.A. Hotel Attempts to Ban Homeless People from It's Public Areas --Meanwhile, this Saturday will see continuing demonstrations against police brutality on Skid Row in front of LAPD Central Division Headquartes:
Minutemen in Tinseltown (tags)
The hardcore Minutemen/SOS paraded down Hollywood Blvd. to protest the imprisonment of two border-patrol Agents. The LAPD were were out in large numbers, as were counter protesters who walked the sidewalks and interacted in varying ways with the anti-immigrant protesters.
Villaraigosa Shouted Down at Black History Event By L.A.'s Rising Homeless Protesters (tags)
LA CAN protest rocks "Black History Month" ceremony; in front of pop star Stevie Wonder, L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa drowned out by angry homeless advocates protesting racist police attacks against homeless blacks downtown.
SATURDAY COMMUNITY CANVAS AND RALLY WILL ASSIST THE SKID ROW RESISTANCE (tags)
This Saturday, January 27th, starting promptly at 11:30 a.m., community members are gathering at 6th and Gladys Street on Skid Row, in front of Glady's park, for their first weekly community support canvas and street give-away.
Youth snatched up by LAPD at MLK parade (COPWATCH) (tags)
Youth snatched up by the LAPD at Martin Luther King Parade in South Central Los Angeles.
LAPD harass homeless on skid row EVERY DAY (tags)
"We know about you guys .. Cop Watch .. we're not afraid of you!" - LAPD
Rally to End Skid Row Sweeps NOW! (tags)
Starting Jan. 20th, Rally On Skid Row Weekly Saturday Rallies to Demand an End to the Skid Row Sweeps
LAPD Orders ANSWER to Leave MLK Parade (tags)
First video: LAPD officer first orders ANSWER peace activists to leave the Martin Luther King Parade then changes his mind and allows them to stay until the end. Why did he change his mind? Watch the video!
LA cop busted for beating teenager (tags)
This is really unusuall!!!! A cop being arrested for beating a suspect!!! But I bet the charges will be dropped
Homeless Denounce Delgadillo at Press Confrence; Expose LAPD’s "Broken Windows" (tags)
Homeless Activists in LA dive bomb City Attorney's Press Conference exposing LAPD "Broken Windows" mass arrests. Group demands meeting with Mayor Villariagosa.
Homeless Activists Denounce Delgadillo at Press Confrence; expose LAPD’s "Broken Wind (tags)
Homeless Activists in LA dive bomb City Attorney's Press Conference exposing LAPD "Broken Windows" mass arrests. Group demands meeting with Mayor Villariagosa. (video, 3 minutes)
LAPD says its OK to pepper spray folks handcuffed in the back of a squad car! (tags)
I feel a lot safer now that I know its legal for the cops to pepper spray people who are handcuffed in the back of a police car! Well not really!
Below you will see exactly what your tax dollars are doing in the Air Support Division of the LAPD. Not only are they perverts, they harbor child molestors like Rod Bernsen. (accused)...ha. What's the saying.....where there's smoke, there's fire?
VIDEO: Hotel Workers Protest (tags)
This reporter saw at least three bus loads of people arrested.
Hotel Workers Arrestees Information (tags)
LAPD media relations states the following:
After reporting this to Internal Affairs, it was kicked back to the Hooper Heliport for investigation. Given the fact that the Captain is one of the men involved, I hardly feel they can conduct an unbias investigation.
videos from LAPD brutality press conference (tags)
Twelve short (1-2 minute) videos of the Tuesday press conference announcing the lawsuits against LAPD for their actions during the anti-Minutemen protest are now online.
Pretending we don't live in a police state!!!!! (tags)
They just don't get it. All the cops in the Rampart scandel got slap on the wrist punishments. And what happened in Rampart happens everyday in police departments across the country. The only difference is that in the Rampart case the bad cops got caught, and punished with a slap on the wrist.
New video. Protestors clubbed by LAPD (tags)
New footage showing protestors at anti-Minutemen get clubbed by LAPD, knocked to ground, and clubbed more.
Paid Thug Attacks SCF Supporter (tags)
Horowitz' rent a cop attacks supporter of South Central Farmers.
Press Conference to Denounce LAPD Brutality (tags)
Say No to Police Brutality Against Immigrant Rights Protestors in Hollywood
Cops Riot, Minutemen Cheer (tags)
Police violence erupted in Hollywood today as a crowd of anti-Minutemen protesters and innocent bystanders were caught in the midst of a spontaneous police riot.
LAPD Police Brutality against SCF Support who is a minor (tags)
LAPD v. Minor. Los Angeles Police Department has a long history of brutality. This was very clear on July 5th 2006. When they attacked a 16 year boy without any provocation.
South Central Farm v. California Attorney General Primary Election (tags)
LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2006 – Contrary to common view, the ongoing SOUTH CENTRAL FARM issue and next Tuesday’s primary election for Attorney General are far more related than most citizens see.
Why No Prosecution for Delgadillo's Perjury (tags)
LOS ANGELES, June 2, 2006 - Recent public exposure that Delgadillo committed felony crime of perjury in 2001 when he filed false qualification statements with election officials has got concerned LA political observers wondering: why no prosecution?
More Bad News for Delgadillo, LAPD's Choice for State's Top Cop (tags)
LAPD's front man, Rocktard Delgadillo hasn’t had any good news lately. First, it was news of his fraudulent claims to a non-existent professional football career and then last week news that he committed perjury in 2001. It just got worse today.
URGENT NEED FOR CALIFORNIA VOTERS! (tags)
PLEASE E-MAIL THIS MESSAGE TO EVERY CALIFORNIA VOTER YOU KNOW: On Tuesday, June 6, you will have a historical chance to reverse the course of endemic corruption in California justice bureaucracy.
Silent Coup D'etat in Los Angeles - Part II (tags)
Los Angeles Taxpayer's Lawsuit Targets Main Source of Corruption in LAPD: Illegal Payoffs to Los Angeles Judges. A recently filed lawsuit by a taxpayer aims at exposing illegal payments received by Los Angeles County judges from public coffers. Public records show that since 1998 LA County Judges have quietly taken around one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000.00) on top of their state salaries out of public coffers. State law prohibits such practice.
Drive-By Councilman Dennis P. Zine 3rd District (tags)
Dennis P. Zine drunk with police power decides to do a drive by on the South Central Farmers.
Los Angeles City Council Member Dennis P. Zine does a drive-by in South Central (tags)
An update on the situation due to the late night harassment of the South Central Farm by the Los Angeles City Council Member Dennis P. Zine.
LAPD Internal Affairs Launches investigation into Zine‘s Visit to South Central Farm (tags)
SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2006
Silent Coup D' etat in Los Angeles (tags)
The Ideologically-driven forces of the extreme right have secretly been nourishing and empowering a brutal police-state system of justice in Los Angeles. The main component of this system consists of a 600-person army of corrupt, LAPD-sanctioned so-called judges whose main task is to coverup acts of LAPD misconduct and brutality.
The Animal Liberation Front attack in LA! (tags)
“A communiqué received by the Press Office (for the ALF) reads in part: ‘The animal liberation front has taken advice from our Commander in Chief to “smoke terrorists out of their holes.” The target was Los Angeles number One terrorist Gordon Stuckey. Military Strength Smoke grenades were detonated on the floor of this animal killers abode. Sleep light … alf.”
The Animal Liberation Front attack! (tags)
“A communiqué received by the Press Office (for the ALF) reads in part: ‘The animal liberation front has taken advice from our Commander in Chief to “smoke terrorists out of their holes.” The target was Los Angeles number One terrorist Gordon Stuckey. Military Strength Smoke grenades were detonated on the floor of this animal killers abode. Sleep light … alf.”
LAPD Shuts Down Hip Hop Katrina Benefit Show (tags)
Article on shut-down Katrina benefit show in south central LA- LAPD shuts down benefit show.
LAPD beating of Minister Tony Muhammed/The Killing of 13-year old Devin Brown by LAPD (tags)
Discussion: Minister Tony Muhammed, of the Nation of Islam, was badly beaten by the LAPD last week. We will also discuss our continued struggle to have the police officer who shot and killed 13-year Devin Brown, fired from the LAPD.
Protest beating of Tony Muhammad (tags)
Minister Tony Muhammad was savagely beaten by the LAPD. We are going to the Parker Center to speak to the new police commissioners.
Murdering Enforcers Have No Right to Rule (tags)
Murdering Enforcers Have No Right to Rule Word from the RC4 On the LAPD Massacre of Raúl Peña and His 18-Month-Old Daughter Susie
A.N.S.W.E.R. CONDEMNS THE LAPD KILLING OF SUZIE MARIE PEÑA (tags)
A.N.S.W.E.R. CONDEMNS THE LAPD KILLING OF SUZIE MARIE PEÑA Stop Racist Police Violence! Take Action Today!
FRI. 7/15: Candlelight Vigil for Baby Suzie Lopez at Parker Center 4:30 - 7pm (tags)
WHAT: Candle light vigil for Susie Lopez and her father. LAPD Assistant Chief George Gascon will also be having a community meeting in the auditoriun at the same time. WHEN: Friday 15 from 4:30 to 7pm WHERE: In Front of LAPD's Parker Center 150 North Los Angeles St. (@ 1st Street), Downtown Los Angeles
Who Shot Biggie Smalls? (tags)
A break in the Notorioous B.I.G. worngful death case.
Art Show in LA closed by Police (tags)
On April 23rd, 2005, the LAPD raided and closed down a political art exhibit at the Transport Gallery in downtown Los Angeles. Artist Mark Vallen reported the details on his web log - www.art-for-a-change.com/blog - his report follows:
WED. Victim of exLAPD Officer on-duty Sexual Battery to Urge Judge for Full Jail Time (tags)
For the first time, Ms. H, the victim of a criminal sexual battery by ex-L.A.P.D. Officer, Michael Kapalungan, will make her Victim Impact Statement to the court and urge the maximum sentence for Kapalungan who was convicted on February 9, 2005 of four counts of misdemeanor sexual battery.
Devin Was 13...and the Police Killed Him (tags)
In the quiet of 4:00 on a Sunday morning, in the darkness, alone in the front seat of a car, the short, sweet life of Devin Brown was ended in a violent burst of gunfire. A night-riding Los Angeles police officer stood near the car he was in. It took him seconds to draw his gun and fire: Five shots. Then five more. Half of them struck and killed the boy in the car. Devin Brown was 13.
questions and suggestions relating to the LAPD murder of 13 year old
A.N.S.W.E.R.-LA STATEMENT ON THE LAPD KILLING OF DEVIN BROWN (tags)
Stand against racism here and abroad! Stop police brutality! The A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition (Act Now to Stop War & End Racism), Los Angeles, condemns unconditionally the Los Angeles Police Department for the brutal murder of Devin Brown, and all acts of latent and racist brutality against the people of Los Angeles.
LAPD now scanning license plates (tags)
LAPD have new 'Big Brother' tech
TG shot 12/27/04, LAPD mourns criminal (tags)
In a LA Times report of of a Marine's murder of a Transgender woman in Hollywood, an LAPD assistant chief is quoted as showing sympathy for the murderer, none for the victim.
LAPD officer got violent only after spotlight was removed. (tags)
1> Yesterday's "excessive force" incident occurs after the helicopter stops shining the light on the scene indicating likely guilt.. 2> How is LAPD handling unpublicized "excessive force" incidents?
Police Beating Caught on Tape in LA (tags)
(Los Angeles-KABC, June 23, 2004) — Police in Los Angeles chased a man suspected of driving a stolen car. The arrest, caught on tape, shows an officer hitting the man repeatedly with a flashlight after he appeared to surrender.
LOS ANGELES: AMERICA'S FALLUJA (tags)
The LA murder rate is going up and the police chief has requested more officers. But California is broke and cannot afford to recruit. Civil rights lawyer Connie Rice warns that with too few officers to "police humanely", parts of the city may as well be in Falluja.
Yassir Arrafat is concerned that he will be targeted for assasination soon. I have been targeted for assasination Friday afternoon in a Harris County TX courthouse, and the infamous Sherriff of Bagdad hid behind his wife and children while threatening me on local CBS affiliate, channel 11.
fals eimprisonment due to lapd misconduct (tags)
the wrongful conviction of Susan Dyer due to lapd misconduct. misconduct includes fabrication of criminal charges and perjury among other factors.
LAPD wants to ban ski masks from demonstrators’ wardrobes (tags)
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LAPD MISCONDUCT/FALSE IMPRISONMENT (tags)
Corrupt homosexual hating Lapd Detective Douglas Raymond fabricates two false charges to bring about the intentional wrongful conviction of Susan Dyer.
hate crime victim care of the Lapd (tags)
story about the intentional wrongful conviction of Susan Dyer.
LAPD: 'Pre-emptive' arrests made to get terror info (tags)
LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- In response to the national terrorism alert, Los Angeles police have made "a number of pre-emptive arrests," a high-ranking LAPD source said Tuesday. Those arrests were made in the past 48 hours and included people who came to authorities' attention after the September 11, 2001, al Qaeda terror attacks in the United States.
LAPD Killing of Yousuf Mollah (tags)
August 15, 2003 - One image from the vigil and demonstration called by SouthAsianNetwork to demand an inquiry into LAPD's killing of Yousef Mollah, a member of LA's Bangladeshi community.
Protest results from questionable police shooting (tags)
On Sunday, August 10 at about 6:30 pm, Police Officer Alma Andrade fatally shot Yousuf Mollah after responding to a complaint. Five days later, the community of which Mullah was a part demanded answers as to the necessity and justice of his death.
Bush Protest - LAPD scuffle (tags)
LAPD scuffle with protesters. One protester possibly arrested, I'm not sure. If anyone knows what happened, please clarify with a wire post or comments at the bottom.
RW: Secret Police Round-Ups in L.A. (tags)
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As in Los Angeles... so in Iraq. LAPD Police Officers train "reformed" Iraqi Policemen (the same Police who served Saddam), in the fine arts of crowd control.
LAPD infiltrates protestors to watch the Black Bloc (tags)
LAPD infiltrates protestors to watch the Black Bloc. Some pictures and a brief description.
SHAME ON YOU LAPD, 04/13/03 (tags)
This poem is based on an actual experience following the peace march and rally on April 13, 2003, in Los Angeles.
LAPD Probes Protest Claims (tags)
LAPD investigation of police misconduct at anti-war protests. Near the end of this article, the author mentions a possible meeting between LAPD and protesters. If anyone has information about this meeting, please pass it along.
LAPD COMPLAINT FORMS (attached) (tags)
LAPD COMPLAINT FORMS (attached)
M/23 Oscar Breakaway Video Clips (tags)
3 video clips of the LAPD and Sheriffs who surrounded the first breakaway march of the Oscars.
Eye Witness: COPS FEAR ART! (tags)
An account of my experience of the protests at Hollywood and Vine on Saturday March 22 and the arrest I endured there after.
LAPD trashes the First Amendment for the Oscar Awards Ceremony (tags)
At various times, Sunset and Highland became a warzone as dozens of LAPD officers pushed and shoved anti-war protestors away from the intersection, and, in one instance, entered the McDonald's parking lot with their batons drawn.
LAPD and the Oscars Anti-War Rally (tags)
The following photos were taken at the Anti-War rally near the Oscars around 5:30pm, March 23, 2003.
Peaceful Demonstrators Ends With Police Aggression (tags)
Sundays peaceful demonstration ends with skirmishes between demonstrators and police.
3-23-03 LAPD Brutalizes Breakaway March (tags)
LAPD lies and brutalizes peaceful protesters
PHOTOGRAPHER AND OTHERS ASSAULTED BY LAPD OFFICER, NEED LEGAL HELP (tags)
I and a few others were all assaulted by the same LAPD officer. If you were also, please contact me. See story below.
LAPD police brutality at the protest (tags)
The LAPD was just itching to use thier riot gear!
LAPD Chief of Police Bad News(amsellem) (tags)
On the past and recent record of LAPD chief of police William J Bratton
This is the new unifor suggested for the LAPD. By wearing this, the LAPD will be instantly recognisable to members of the public.
Inside The Mind Of A Black Man Being Denied Justice (tags)
On March 22, 2001, a simple traffic stop by two LAPD officers escalated into a high-speed police pursuit after Raynell Carmichael was mistakenly presumed to be a murder suspect. This pursuit amounted to nothing more than a "police manhunt for a murder suspect" who in fact was no murder suspect at all. The vehicle he was driving was properly registered to his wife, yet according to LAPD spokespersons during the televised pursuit and later in the news, Carmichael was said to be driving a vehicle that was stolen and associated with a murder suspect.
CNN & LAPD grossly underestimate crowd size (tags)
Funny, CNN quotes the wrong LAPD estimates. LAPD reports 3000. See the LA Times story below with differing estimates
We are looking for plaintiffs who were shot with rubber bullets or hit with batons on August 14, 2000 by the LAPD after the Rage Against the Machine Concert at the Staples Center. We are trying to collect damages for people who were injured by the Police.
FOX NEWS and the Rehabilitation of Mark Fuhrman (tags)
Mark Fuhrman, the corrupt, racist LAPD cop who testified in the OJ Simpson trial, and was famously revealed to have made repeated statements using the 'n' word, including that he believed all n*****s should be burned , was featured on FOX NEWS today as an expert commentator on the Sniper shootings.
CHICANO MORATORIUM PHOTO #2 (tags)
A Poster of Ruben Salazar carried through the streets of Highland Park during the Chicano Moratorium 2002 Protest.
DNA Awareness Rally Set For Tuesday Aug. 27 (tags)
Rape Survivors, the Wrongly Convicted & Supporters Call to Enforce the Moratorium on DNA Evidence Destruction and Fully Fund DNA Testing. Prompted by outrage that LAPD officials "accidentally destroyed biological evidence in at least 1100 sexual assault cases since 1995" (LA Times, July 30, 2002), rape survivors and others calling for change in DNA preservation and testing will hold a rally outside LAPD’s Parker Center Headquarters in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 27 at 10 a.m.
Assi Workers Locked Out!! (tags)
60 Assi Workers were locked out today after reporting to work despite being suspended.
LAPD Capt. claims Hollywood is no Inglewood for Transgenders, Gays (tags)
An LA Police Capt. claims in an interview in a Gay/Trans paper that Hollywood cops are cool with queer folk, but some Transgender women recently told your author that the same precint refused to take their complaint of a street robbery, and others complained of vice harassment at their apartment. Read and comment.
any LAPD protests?
Homophobic/Sexist Portland Chief Headed For LA? (tags)
Portland Police Bureau Chief Mark Kroeker has announced that he plans to apply for the vacant LAPD Chief position created by the resignation of Bernard Parks. Kroeker, whose 3 year tenure in Portland has been dogged by controversy, believes that he is the right person to lead LAPD out of its malaise.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A police officer suspected of committing a series of armed robberies and stealing money from drug dealers had been arrested at least five times before he was even hired by the Police Department, court records show.
not a joke... new LA police doll (tags)
The 'LAPD Patrol Officer West' action figure toy, sold by the Los Angeles Police Protective League sells for $32. Features on the figure include: 1/6 Scale authentic collector figure with fully poseable action body, diecast metal weapons and accessories, firearm, baton, radio, flashlight, duty belt, and handcuffs.
The article describes one journalist's adventure in the new airport security state. CALIFORNIA JOURNALISTS PLEASE NOTE: At the end of the article are statements about the limits on government agency rights to confiscate documents, including film.
October 22 - The People's Day (tags)
October 22 was the people's day!
banner: "LAPD are terrorists" (tags)
this banner was hung above the 101, on the bonnie brae footbridge. this was done in the heart of the ramparts police district. it reads "LAPD are terrorists" sorry for the horribly poor photo quality
LAPD Scrambling Its Communications! (tags)
A few days ago, the LAPD Communications Division pulled all the switches, turning on its long-threatened digital broadcasting mode. The public can no longer hear LAPD on legally obtainable scanners. Presumably the bad guys won't have any such problems.
PARTY ON FRIDAY!! (or sunday) (tags)
There is a party over here, fuck you over there....
Officer Friendly protects the President at the Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles, May 29th.
Media & LAPD brace for laker "party" (tags)
media attack on laker fans.
LAPD closes down Benefit for the LB M1 arestees (tags)
20 Minutes into a Benefit show for M1 arestees, the LAPD shuts it down.
Protester shows LAPD "rubber" bullet (tags)
Long Beach May Day protester shows "rubber" bullet fired by LAPD. In fact, the bullet is made from hard plastic.
Police beating Laker Fans, (tags)
Will Police try to stop los angelenos from celebrating the Lakers back to back nba titles? Now that they have seen many other party's or riots around the world Since last years victory?
J20 LA: Well, At Least They Didn't Shoot Us (tags)
2000-3500 people; dissident Democrats and Greens took the stage; an enthusiastic march; hokey folk music before the Federal Building; and an unusual amount of restraint from the good 'ol head-bashin' LAPD.
Candlelight Vigil For Anthony Lee, Victim of the LAPD (tags)
Please come to a candlelight vigil tonight for Anthony Lee. He was shot by one of L.A.'s finest for no good reason on Friday night.
LAPD attacks protesters at anti-police brutality march. (tags)
A short first hand news account of the LAPD's violence at today's anti-police brutality protest.
Police Attack Protesters at Parker Center (tags)
A short personal report from the demonstrations.
How would you like to increase the lapd's expenses?
LAPD -- an array of scary weapons causes suspension of First Amendment rights (tags)
LAPD photo of a frightening array of 'weapons' that required a full scale police riot as a defensive measure.
LAPD -- subversive anarchist graffiti requires cops to attack crowd (tags)
LAPD photo of suspicious graffiti justifying mass attacks on unarmed citizens.
LAPD -- insulting graffiti causes cops to lose control (tags)
LAPD photo of insulting graffiti that caused police to lose control and attack crowd.
LAPD -- dangerous graffiti causes cops to riot (tags)
LAPD police photo of dangerous graffiti that required police to attack and injure hundreds.
LAPD -- dangerous 'weapons' (tags)
LAPD photo of 'weapons' found in protest site Aug. 14. Here we have two deadly weapons -- a bottle with an 'unknown'liquid (could it be water?) and a bottle of urine supposedly meant to toss at the cops. Why would anyone want to toss piss in a PLASTIC bottle. Could it be that someone just had to pee and used an empty water bottle. Gee, I wonder why they didn't think to take it out with them when they were chased out of the protest site?
Swift Action by the LAPD Prevented Spread of Violence at DNC (tags)
Read in Chief Parks own words how the LAPD narrowly averted violence from 3500 shirtless anarchists at the Staples Center rally on the night of August 14. If you don't believe this is real, check out the LAPD website.
Crash the Party -- Pershing Square - Fri, S1 (tags)
In celebration of the repression of First Amendment rights in Los Angeles Aug 14-17, and in recognition of the LAPD being the first police department in the nation to achieve official court recognition as a criminal enterprise, downtown corporate interests will host a BBQ and celebration at Pershing Square, Fri. S1. BE THERE
LAPD Pat Their Own Backs (tags)
BBQ 'Honors' LAPD for Bang Up Job at DNC
At the LAPD headquarter
Federal judge rules that LAPD can be sued as a "criminal enterprise" (tags)
On Monday, in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, a federal district ct. judge ruled that the LAPD's Rampart Division can be sued under federal "RICO" law as a "criminal enterprise". Among other things, this extends the statute of limitations for civil rights actions against the city by ten times -- raising it from 1 year (normal) to ten years (RICO). It also triples the city's civil liability, since RICO allows for triple damages.
LA Business Journal Denounces LAPD (tags)
Even the LA business community thinks the LAPD sucks. How much longer do we have to wait till the Feds takeover and we kick out the psychopaths who are wearing LAPD uniforms?
DNC Official Pissed Over LAPD Treatment of His Daughter (tags)
LAPD harasses Philly officials for jaywalking while black. DNC officials' daughter gets strongarm treatment from LAPD.
"If this were a war, I'd probably be dead." (tags)
The LAPD riot of 8/14. Here's a 16:13 eyewitness account by Dave Heller of a favorite LAPD tactic: declaring a legal assembly illegal by fiat, ordering people to disperse, then blocking the exits and shooting and clubbing people trying to leave. (Edited to remove dead spots).
Chicago Tribune trashes LAPD (tags)
Two wonderful stories from the Chicago Tribune about the LAPD. One relates the experiences of a cycling reporter busted while covering the Critical Mass action -- the other examines the fear and resentment the community feels toward the LAPD. Enjoy!
RIOT COP WITH 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN (tags)
LAPD slogan.... "Whose streets? OUR streets!"
PROTESTOR FACES DOWN RIOT POLICE (tags)
His only weapons are his ideas.
POLICEMAN WITH 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN (tags)
"So... you want to exercise your right to free speech, eh?"
ANTI POLICE BRUTALITY BANNER (tags)
PEOPLE'S ARTISTS take their message to the streets.
Defender of Aztlan, Soldier of Corn.
The Youth of today have no fear.
One demonstrator displays his LAPD inflicted wounds.
Reports Confirmed, LAPD Says Sorry To Media (tags)
Early reports are confirmed, LAPD has said they are sorry about the targeting of the media during Monday's near-riot
LA Times Article re: LAPD Undercover OPeratives (tags)
What if LAPD undercover "scouts" masterminded the throwing incident Monday night?
LAPD Arrests People Before They Commit Crime: Horace Wants You (tags)
I'm Horace and I'm lonely. Won't you show me a good time? 213-485-3586
The LAPD Witch Hunt for "Anarchists" (tags)
An account of a "mere traffic stop" last Sunday which also reveals the true nature of the LAPD, their perceived mission, and apparent priorities.
A Refresher Course for the LAPD (tags)
Some useful study material for the LAPD...
Ex-Gore-bot Says Police Treated Him Differently While He Was With The Campain (tags)
Man who has been on both sides of the fence says police treatment changed once he became a protester
DNC Is Running An LAPD Video! (tags)
You can't make up stuff this good.
Ultra-Conservative Radio Host hit by LAPD (tags)
Ultra-Conservative radio host Mike Gallagher said on his show today (still on the air now and taking calls about police brutality) was hit by an officer when he walked through yesterdays standoff at the Staples Center
WSWS: Los Angeles police attack protesters at Democratic convention (tags)
A spokesperson for the American Civil Liberties Union has denounced Monday night's attack by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) on protesters and others outside the Democratic Party National Convention as “nothing less than an orchestrated police riot.” In a letter to the city attorney, Daniel Tokaji, staff lawyer for the Southern California ACLU, said, “The LAPD has not merely failed to protect demonstrators' right to free speech, it has run roughshod over them.” [...]
net radio radio free palms coverage schedule (tags)
Covering the events of August 16th 2000
Demands to LAPD, Rampart (in spanish) (tags)
4 demands made to LAPD (Rampart) in front of their station Wednesday 8/16 during the demo there. (Spanish)
Read Chief Parks' Account of Monday's Police Riot (tags)
LAPD Chief Bernard Parks's own words about the violence his men incited on Monday night.
Civil Disobedience at LAPD Ramparts (8/16/00) (tags)
With a horde of media, legal observers, and supporters looking on, about 25 activists inter-locked arms and blocked the entrance to the LAPD Ramparts station. [11:30am]
"Melrose" Larry Green, supporter of the LAPD, gets arrested by the LAPD.
Johnny Cash & Lou Reed Arrested in LA (Satire) (tags)
Victims of "police profiling," two famous "Men in Black" feel the Iron Hand of the LAPD
Youth Leaders Rally the Crowd at LAPD Headquarters (tags)
Youth Leaders rally the crowd outside the LAPD headquarters during a march against police brutality.
More Corporate Media articles (tags)
Multiple articles from NYtimes, LAtimes, and excite also the daily photo gallery from LAtimes.com
ACLU Press Release Announcing New Suit vs. LAPD (tags)
ACLU Sues LAPD For Attacks on Press Police Targeted Members of the Media at Monday Evening Protest Zone Events
Civil Disobedience at LAPD Ramparts (8/16/00) (tags)
Police arrest and carry away an individual who has gone limp in an act of civil disobedience at the LAPD Ramparts station.
Civil Disobedience at LAPD Ramparts (8/16/00) (tags)
With a horde of media, legal observers, and supporters looking on, about 25 activists inter-locked arms and blocked the entrance to the LAPD Ramparts station.
PRESS CONFERENCE about arrests at the Rampart District Police Station (tags)
Press Conference with Commander Kalish of the LAPD that was held while prostesters were being arrested across the street for blocking a public building.
Musician David Crosby's comments on Protestors vs. LAPD (tags)
Musician David Crosby speaks about his views on the current clashes with LAPD and citizens exercising their Consititutional rights to free speech and assembly.
Police Attack Organized Labor at Staples Rally; Leaders Demand Apology (tags)
Monday night's Staples Center rally was an officially sanctioned labor event. Labor has been and will remain an essential component of the Seattle coalition regardless of the wishful thinking of some. When the LAPD attacked those attending the Staples Center rally, they were also attacking organized labor. We demand an apology. An injury to one is an injury to all!
I've got a recording of LAPD on from a scanner between 1:pm and5:15pm (tags)
Please post a way to contact what ever lawyers are representing protesters in LA. Especially the ones who were picked up while marching on the sidewalk. They called in to the imc radio at about 12:pm Wednesday, from jail.
LAPD's Response to Protests Shows Its Strength and, Critics Say, Its Faults (((Yeah, but how ready were they for the NBA final riot???)))
Los Angeles: A Reality Briefing (tags)
This ain't Chicago '68. It's way worse than that.
IMC Staffer Taken Into Custody By LAPD (tags)
"Clown Guy," who does work for the IMC, was taken into custody after informing members of the Black Bloc via mic about their rights
LAPD Creates Chaos as They Charge Critical Mass Cyclists (tags)
LAPD motorcycle police break up critical mass with brtual charge.
critical mass results in show of force (tags)
Los Angeles is an extreme car culture and a peaceful demonstration by bicyclists is transformed by LAPD into a ugly display of power.
LAPD Propaganda vs. The Truth (Assault on Protesters at RATM Rally) (tags)
Unmasking the cover-up of the delegate-induced sweeping of the protest area. Media swallows LAPD story despite lack of proof that rock-throwing preceded charge of the light brigade.
Alleged Bomb Threat Blocks IndyMedia Satellite Transmission (tags)
The Los Angeles Police Department has informed the Independent Media Center, Shadow Convention, and other occupants of the Patriotic Building in downtown LA of an alleged bomb threat. T
Alleged Bomb Threat Blocks IndyMedia Satellite Transmission (tags)
The Los Angeles Police Department has informed the Independent Media Center, Shadow Convention, and other occupants of the Patriotic Building in downtown LA of an alleged bomb threat. The IMC, which occupies the 6th floor of the building, was informed of the threat around 5pm on Monday afternoon. The police have cordoned off the building's parking lot, which is preventing the IMC from broadcasting the satellite transmission of its daily live TV show, Crashing the Party. LAPD have also mentioned a possible evacuation of the building.
LAPD Central Units on Full Tactical Alert (tags)
LAPD Central Units just put on full tactical, surrounding units on partial tactical alert.
Police Presence at D2KLA March (tags)
The massive police presence on Monday night increased the chances of violent action by boht the police and the protesters. After anticipating riots at this convention for many nonths, the police officers are primed to overreact.If the police admittedly plant infiltrators into protest groups, we have to consider the fact that they could be inciting violence within these groups.
Organizers call for investigation into indiscriminate police violence (tags)
Organizers from the IMC, Shadow Convention, ACLU, Green Party, D2KLA, Global Exchange and others band together to call for an investigation into last night's outrageous use of police force against demonstrators and concert-goers.
LAPD Radio live on the web (tags)
The Los Angeles Police Department's radio communications are available live on the web in RealAudio format.
"Welcome to Los Angeles... now go home."
Arizona-Sonora Justice Alliance Takes On Republicrats; Turns Up the Heat On Gore (tags)
Arizona activist alliance news release for 8.14-15
LAPD Bullies Protesters to Comfort Frightened Delegates (tags)
LAPD curtails right of free assembly for immigrants and youth; delegate disgust cited
LAPD ENGAGES IN INFOWAR AGAINST DNC PROTESTERS (tags)
In a war, one of the first things that an aggressor or an occupying force attempts to do is to take out the communication systems of its targeted and perceived enemy.
Listening to the LAPD scanner. (tags)
City Wide Tactical Alert Announced.
Monitor the LAPD by scanner
Subway Turned Back in Downtown L.A. (tags)
The LAPD turn back a subway car headed into downtown L.A.
Anarchistic Advice to LAPD essay (tags)
Judge Issues restraining order against LAPD raids on activist HQ (tags)
Court order issued today barring LAPD from raids on convergence spaces and puppets
ALL PROTESTERS-LA COULD CARELESS ABOUT YOUR VEIWS (tags)
WARNING TO PROTESTERS WHO ARE PLANNING TERROR IN OUR STREETS.....STAY HOME!
Riordan...a "damn lie?" The truth? (tags)
LAPD rumored to fry protestors and IMC camera film (tags)
The LAPD is RUMORED to have started gathering x-ray generation devices of various kinds to 'fry' individual targets video and camera film.
Opinion: LAPD HOLDS ACTIVISTS FOR QUESTIONING (tags)
Activists charged with trespassing, held for political questioning by LAPD
Domestic Violence Coverup in LAPD Made Public (tags)
The details of as many as 277 possible domestic violence related crimes involving Los Angeles police officers were posted on the internet on Friday. Bob Mullally, a lawyer from South Dakota, performed a review of personnel files of officers accused of domestic abuse and produced a report detailing 61 assaults, 28 assaults with a deadly weapon, six rapes and one sodomy.
shows you what the lapd are thinking (tags)