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Main Page California PO violated policy when he fatally shot 13-year-old boy, says commission
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Posted by: kwflatbed

By PAUL CHAVEZ
Associated Press Writer

LOS ANGELES- The civilian commission that oversees the Police Department ruled Tuesday that an officer acted outside policy last year when he fatally shot a 13-year-old boy who rammed a patrol car after a short chase.

The Feb. 6, 2005, shooting of Devin Brown prompted protests in the South Los Angeles area where the shooting occurred and the Police Commission's ruling was being closely watched by community activists who have accused the Los Angeles Police Department of racism.

Brown was black and Officer Steven Garcia, who fired 10 rounds and struck the boy six times, is Hispanic. The commission said he should be punished.

Brown was behind the wheel of a 1990 Toyota Camry that had been reported stolen when he led police on a short chase that ended with a crash into a fence. A teenage passenger fled the car when it crashed, but Brown threw the car in reverse and rammed a patrol car, prompting Garcia to open fire.

The commission's 4-1 vote came after a public comment period in which several speakers urged discipline for Garcia.

The Los Angeles Times, citing anonymous department sources, reported Tuesday that Police Chief William J. Bratton concluded that Garcia acted appropriately.

The district attorney's office last month announced in a 21-page report that no charges would be filed against Garcia. The report was based on police findings, statements by witnesses and scientific tests given to prosecutors.

Posted by: 2-Delta

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwflatbed

The Los Angeles Times, citing anonymous department sources, reported Tuesday that Police Chief William J. Bratton concluded that Garcia acted appropriately.

The district attorney's office last month announced in a 21-page report that no charges would be filed against Garcia. The report was based on police findings, statements by witnesses and scientific tests given to prosecutors.

At least a few people had some common sense. Playing the race card should be a get out of jail free card!! Where's the rascism here?? In this instance, the shitbag was black and the cop was hispanic. Plain and simple.

Posted by: RPD931

Gotta love it! The Chief and DA's Office support the Officer. The civilian commission tried to throw him under the bus. Effing Liberals.

Posted by: 94c

Thank God the "civilian commission" has absolutely no powers whatsoever except to "recommend". It's a smart way to make assholes feel important without telling them they are not. (They're too stupid to realize this fact so maybe I shouldn't have let the cat out of the bag)

I remember the days when I used to work LAW ENFORCEMENT. Now I work PUBLIC SAFETY. Anyone need a lollipop?

Posted by: LA Copper

[quote=94c]Thank God the "civilian commission" has absolutely no powers whatsoever except to "recommend". It's a smart way to make assholes feel important without telling them they are not. (They're too stupid to realize this fact so maybe I shouldn't have let the cat out of the bag)

I remember the days when I used to work LAW ENFORCEMENT. Now I work PUBLIC SAFETY. Anyone need a lollipop?

Unfortunately, that is not the case here in Los Angeles. The police commission is the governing body of the police department and they have the final say about these things. Since they have ruled the shooting "out of policy," the chief now has to dish out some type of discipline. We'll see how he handles it.

Posted by: JoninNH

[quote=LA Copper]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 94c

Thank God the "civilian commission" has absolutely no powers whatsoever except to "recommend". It's a smart way to make assholes feel important without telling them they are not. (They're too stupid to realize this fact so maybe I shouldn't have let the cat out of the bag)

I remember the days when I used to work LAW ENFORCEMENT. Now I work PUBLIC SAFETY. Anyone need a lollipop?

Unfortunately, that is not the case here in Los Angeles. The police commission is the governing body of the police department and they have the final say about these things. Since they have ruled the shooting "out of policy," the chief now has to dish out some type of discipline. We'll see how he handles it.

What's the lightst discipline the Chief could dish out? Can the commission overrule the Chief and issue harsher discipline?

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