Pubdate: Wed, 16 Feb 2000
Date: 02/16/2000
Source: Los Angeles Times (CA)
Author: Craig Loftin

Regarding Mayor Richard Riordan's contention that the LAPD can
"investigate itself": To suggest that the LAPD is capable of
regulating itself, in light of the current revelations of its CRASH
units' monstrous behavior, is a smug slap in the face to the
intelligence of the citizens of Los Angeles. Only with an externally
conducted investigation does the LAPD stand any chance of cleaning up
its act and possibly regaining the trust of the people.

CRAIG LOFTIN,
Los Angeles

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