A rebrand of the national suicide prevention hotline promised an alternative to police response for mental health crisis. But that hinges on having someone else who can rapidly show up in times of need. Los Angeles County has struggled to increase its non
In recent shootings, LAPD officers have repeatedly fired live rounds and "less lethal" alternatives simultaneously, without allowing the less-lethal rounds to take effect first.
Los Angeles police officers are required to tend to people they shoot. However, videos from recent shootings show crucial minutes often pass before they give medical attention, and sometimes officers do nothing at all.
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