Scope and Content An interview with Diane Watson, California State Senator for the 28th Senatorial District, about her observations and impressions of the civil disturbance. Topics include the root causes of the civil disturbance, the LAPD's preparedness to handle a major disturbance, the management style and political climate of the LAPD, and the adequacy of the LAPD's response to the violence. Watson concludes by offering several recommendations for improvement, all of which center on bridging the gap...