MacArthur joined the LAPD in 1980, when there were few female police officers. She rose through the ranks, becoming the first woman to head the department’s training academy and also helping to implement reforms required by the consent decree. In 2009, she was promoted to assistant chief in charge of administrative services by Beck in a command shake-up shortly after he became chief; Moore was also among those promoted. She retired in 2015 and is still a reserve LAPD officer. … [Read more...] about Interviews start in search for LAPD’s next chief; focus is on department veterans
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Ashes of Woman Who Died in Police Custody Allegedly Thrown at LAPD Chief
Activists disputed the ruling, arguing that Wilson was not suicidal. They also faulted the LAPD for failing to notify Wilson's family of her death. The city agreed late last year to pay Wilson's family nearly $300,000 to settle a lawsuit they filed over her death. … [Read more...] about Ashes of Woman Who Died in Police Custody Allegedly Thrown at LAPD Chief
Johnny Depp’s new film City of Lies points finger at LAPD over killings of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls
One of the main suspects, identified in 2002 by an LA Times investigation, was gang banger Anderson, who is believed to have been seeking revenge for the earlier casino brawl. … [Read more...] about Johnny Depp’s new film City of Lies points finger at LAPD over killings of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls
LAPD Rescues Bulldog Puppy From Cross-Country Dognapping
The blue merle English bulldog puppy was taken from a pet store in Naperville, Ill. on Dec. 18. It was 10 weeks old at the time. A local family had planned to bring the dog home as a Christmas surprise before it was stolen, according to a statement from the pet store. … [Read more...] about LAPD Rescues Bulldog Puppy From Cross-Country Dognapping
LAPD Cop Investigating Derrick Rose Found Dead From Gunshot Wound
Hernandez’s role in the case has not yet been publicly confirmed by the LAPD, but “LAPD sources who were not authorized to speak publicly about the case” told the Times that she was assigned to the Rose case. The detective was assigned to the Robbery-Homicide Division Special Assault Section, which investigated high profile sexual assault allegations. Hernandez had previously been identified as being involved with the case in a letter she wrote supporting the motion of Rose’s accuser to stay anonymous and continue to be officially identified as “Jane Doe” at trial. … [Read more...] about LAPD Cop Investigating Derrick Rose Found Dead From Gunshot Wound
