Why do LA sheriff's deputies stop and search so many bicyclists? Insiders cite culture and training

LOS ANGELES — For years, Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies have used an aggressive strategy on people riding bicycles: Stop them for minor violations and then search them for drugs or guns.
It has resulted in tens of thousands of cyclists being pulled over and searched in recent years, even when

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