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Sep 2009

L.A. council OKs plan for layoffs, furloughs

The Los Angeles City Council moved forward Wednesday with a plan for layoffs and furloughs but declined to end discussion over a proposal to give employees early retirement, leaving that question to its labor negotiators. As they...

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Sep 2009

LAPD officers are fired on by 2 men during foot chase

September 17, 2009LA TimesAndrew Blankstein Los Angeles police are investigating an incident in South Los Angeles in which two fleeing suspects fired at officers, officials said. The officers were not injured and two men were arrested in...

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Sep 2009

Behind The Badge: LAPD Holds Academy For Community

Want to know how the real CSI works or what it feels like to strap on a bullet-proof vest? The LAPD's Community Academy holds educational courses for citizens, demonstrating what an average day is like for the men and women behind the...

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Sep 2009

L.A. officers rescue baby held at knifepoint

Photo: LAPD Officer Clinton Popham holds the child. Credit: LAPD In one arm, she held a 4-month-old infant. The other hand wielded a knife. As traffic sped by on 7th Street just west of Hope Street early Tuesday, several Los Angeles...