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James E. Davis served two terms as LAPD police chief, heading the department from 1926 to 1929 and from 1933 to 1938. [78] During his first term as chief, Davis called for violence against criminals while leading a Prohibition vice squad, and the department was known for controversies including accusations of conspiracy, blackmail, and murder. [79]
Javier Francisco Ovando (born c.1977) is a Honduran man who became a central figure in the LAPD Rampart scandal when he was shot and framed by corrupt Rampart officers Rafael Pérez and Nino Durden. Ovando is an immigrant to the United States and a former member of the powerful 18th Street gang .
Police career: Department: Los Angeles Police Department: Service years: 1949–1992: Rank: Sworn in as an officer (1949) Commander (1965) Chief of Police (1978) Awards: Police Meritorious Unit Citation Police Meritorious Service Medal 1984 Summer Olympics Ribbon 1987 Papal Visit Ribbon 1992 Civil Disturbance Ribbon: Other work
Pages in category "Victims of police brutality in the United States" The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
LAPD Headquarters; LAPD Hooper Heliport; LAPD Red Squad raid on John Reed Club art show; Anthony Lee (actor) Shooting of William Leonard; Los Angeles Harbor Region; Los Angeles Police Department Memorial for Fallen Officers; History of the Los Angeles Police Department; Los Angeles Police Medal of Valor; Los Angeles Police Protective League ...
D Platoon is the LAPD's police tactical unit. It provides the LAPD with 24-hour coverage necessary for immediate response to barricaded suspects, snipers, crisis and hostage negotiations, potential suicide-related situations, and other high-risk incidents. SWAT currently operates the Lenco B.E.A.R., BearCat, and MedCat armored rescue vehicles.
The Medal of Valor was first presented to an LAPD officer in 1925. [3] The medal is awarded by the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners and is annually presented by the Chief of Police to the receiving officers at an awards ceremony named after the medal. The award consists of a medal, ribbon, and citation. [2]
Rank: Sworn in as an Officer (1990) Police Officer II Police Officer III (1995) Detective I (1998) Sergeant I (1999) Awards: LAPD Medal of Valor LAPD Medal for Heroism Human Relations Medal 1992 Civil Disturbance Ribbon Parade Magazine and International Association of Chiefs of Police, Special Citation for Bravery - 1993