Summary of an interview with Eleanor Montano, President of the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations, about the recommendations she developed for the Christopher Commission.

Summary of an interview with Burt Pines, City Attorney of Los Angeles between 1973 and 1981, about his perception of the imbalance of power between the Police Commission and the Chief of Police. Also discussed is the City Attorney's Office's role in overseeing matters involving the LAPD.

Summary of an interview with Eugene Ramirez, a Reserve Police Officer, about his background and his role in LAPD affairs.

Summary of an interview with Jerry Rilling, retired LAPD sergeant, about his impressions of the use of excessive force within the Department.

Summary of an interview with Ed Ruddy, a 26-year LAPD veteran and patrol officer in the Harbor Area, about several problems he identified as rampant within the Department.

Summary of an interview with Barbara Schlei, former Police Commissioner of Los Angeles, about her suggestions for improving the Department and mitigating its shortcomings.

Summary of an interview with Robert Talcott, former Police Commissioner of the City of Los Angeles.

Summary of an interview with Reva Tooley, former Police Commissioner of the City of Los Angeles, about her tenure on the Police Commission, and her recommendations for reform.

Notes from an interview with Don Vincent about the use of force within the LAPD, and the Department's procedure for handling force-related complaints.

Summary of an interview with Jack White, Chief of the District Attorney's Investigation Section, about the LAPD's complaint process, the adjudication of disciplinary actions, and the Rodney King "aberration."