L.A.P.D. : peace protection or paramilitary force? / interviews by Bill Thomas ; produced by Fernando Velazquez.

Program Title:
L.A.P.D. : peace protection or paramilitary force? / interviews by Bill Thomas ; produced by Fernando Velazquez.
PRA Archive #: 
KZ1628
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Discussion of the Los Angeles Police Department, its development and potential future changes, in light of the videotaped beating of a Black man on Foothill Blvd. by over 15 police, with no apparent provocation. The panel consists of: a former CIA case officer who trained LAPD in paramilitary techniques; an ACLU attorney who discusses the abuse of Los Angeles citizens; a Los Angeles City Coucilman Michael Woo; and a Civil Attorney. They trace the development of the LAPD's military philosophy, the controversy surrounding police Chief Daryl Gates, and the potential to transform the Department back into a peace-keeping force.|L.A.P.D. : PEACE PROTECTION OR PARAMILITARY FORCE? / interviews by Bill Thomas| produced by Fernando Velazquez. Discussion of the Los Angeles Police Departments, its development and potential future changes, in light of the videotapes beating of a Black man on Foothill Blvd. by over 15 police with no apparent provocation. The panel consists of: a former CIA case officer who trained LAPD in paramilitary techniques| an ACLU attorney who discusses the abuse of LA citizens| an LA City Councilman Michael Woo| and a Civil Attorney. They trace the development of the LAPD'S military philosophy, the controversy surrounding police Chief Daryl Gates, and the potential to transform the Deparment back into a peace-keeping force. For an edited version without a statement by Councilman Michael Woo, see kz 1629. BROADCAST: KPFK, 6 Apr. 1991.

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KPFK, 6 Apr. 1991.
Item duration: 
1 reel (58 min.) : 7 1/2 ips., mono.|58:00
Distributor: 
Los Angeles : Pacifica Radio Archive, 1991.
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