Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck in the KPCC Studios.; Credit: Lily Mihalik/KPCC
As videos of police shootings ricochet across the national news, the LAPD has received its first delivery of body cameras and plans to start using them this summer.
The department is still working on policy issues — everything from how video will be reviewed, stored and used in investigations. How secure is the “cloud” storage? Should police officers review video before filing reports? What else should the policy incorporate?
A risky incident caught on television cameras last week was the pursuit of an armed carjacking suspect through South L.A. Metro officers were able to use armored vehicles to block in and arrest the man safely with relatively little incident. How do officers navigate pursuits through rush hour traffic when streets are filled with bystanders? Larry will also ask Chief Beck about relations with Skid Row residents, next month’s gun buyback program, policing Dodgers Stadium, and take questions from listeners.
Guest:
Charlie Beck, Chief, Los Angeles Police Department