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Something I learned recently: LAPD gets sued for police misconduct regularly, but misconduct settlements aren't paid out of LAPD’s budget.
They’re paid out from the city's general fund -- which means they eat into money for other services. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-06-16/woman-driving-near-protests-files-claim-against-lapd-foam-round
They’re paid out from the city's general fund -- which means they eat into money for other services. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-06-16/woman-driving-near-protests-files-claim-against-lapd-foam-round
From 2005-18, LA shelled out over *$190 million* for police misconduct cases. LAPD was responsible for 42% of city settlement money in that time.
LA County deducts settlements like these from the budget of the department involved. Why doesn’t the city? https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-city-payouts-20180627-story.html
LA County deducts settlements like these from the budget of the department involved. Why doesn’t the city? https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-city-payouts-20180627-story.html
Multiple lawsuits have already been filed against LAPD for brutality towards protestors.
How much money in resulting settlements will cut into funding for the city services we now need more than ever?
How much money in resulting settlements will cut into funding for the city services we now need more than ever?
