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An interview with Joel Wachs, Los Angeles City Councilman for the City's 2nd District, about the root causes of the civil disturbance, the management, organization, and political climate of the LAPD, the LAPD's preparedness to handle a major disturbance, the adequacy of the LAPD's response, and his recommendations for future improvement.

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An interview with Rita Walters, Los Angeles City Councilwoman, about the root causes of the civil disturbance, the LAPD's preparedness to handle a major civil disturbance, the management and political climate within the LAPD prior to the disturbance, and the adequacy of the LAPD's response to the violence.

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An interview with Bruce Ward, Lieutenant and head of the LAPD's Tactical Planning Section, about the LAPD's planning and training efforts with regard to civil disturbances, and his observations and impressions with regard to the LAPD's response to the Los Angeles disturbance. Also included are training manuals and intradepartmental correspondence related to these planning and training efforts.

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An interview with Marlin Warkentin, Lieutenant for the LAPD's Rampart Division, about the Rampart Division's preparedness to handle a major civil disturbance, and the adequacy of the Division's response to the Los Angeles disturbance.

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An interview with Dan Watson, Commanding Officer of the LAPD's Personnel Division, about the operation of the LAPD's Emergency Operations Command (EOC) during the civil disturbance, and the problems encountered by the EOC.

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...

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An interview with Jack White, Chief of the Bureau of Investigation of the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office, about the planning measures taken by the District Attorney's Office prior to the Rodney King verdict, and the adequacy of the LAPD's response to the civil disturbance. Also included is a copy of the District Attorney's Office's Emergency Plan.

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An interview with Bill Williams, Lieutenant of the LAPD's Pacific Division, about the information available prior to the civil disturbance, the Pacific Division's preparedness to handle a major disturbance, the adequacy of the Pacific Division's response to the violence and unrest, and recommendations for future improvement.

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An interview with Gary Williams, LAPD Commanding Officer of Inspection and Control, about statistics pertaining to riot-related homicides as well as premises that were looted and/or burglarized during the civil disturbance.

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An interview with Isaih Williams, Patrol Officer for the LAPD's Wilshire Division, about his recollection of the civil disturbance, and his recommendations for better handling similar situations in the future.