An Analysis of the Post-L.A. Riot Police Reforms
Written by David Shaikh, L’26 Introduction Excessive use of force and racial bias against people of color has plagued the Los Angeles Police Department for decades.[1] The beating of Rodney King and subsequent LA riots prompted the U.S. Department of Justice to reform the LAPD.[2] These reforms were partially effective at reducing the use of force and racial bias within the LAPD as they caused … Continue reading An Analysis of the Post-L.A. Riot Police Reforms