Kate Mather
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Diversity is a Matter of Civic Trust for Los Angeles Police Department
In recent years, a dramatic shift in the Los Angeles Police Department’s demographic makeup has deepened its relationship with the diverse community it serves. → Read More
In Trump era, LAPD strengthens bonds with immigrants here illegally
The LAPD has a police force that almost perfectly matches the demographics of Los Angeles. About 15% of its officers are foreign-born. In the era of Trump, this has created both opportunity and pressure. → Read More
An L.A. triple-murder suspect was tried in China, and his case could open the door for similar prosecutions
The Times examined cases where a defendant was prosecuted in China for a crime committed on American soil. They are among the first of their kind and could open the door for similar prosecutions, especially in Southern California, with its large Chinese immigrant population → Read More
American crimes, Chinese trials: Here's how it works
The Times examined cases where a defendant was prosecuted in China for a crime committed on American soil. They are among the first of their kind and could open the door for similar prosecutions, especially in Southern California, with its large Chinese immigrant population. → Read More
Interviews start in search for LAPD's next chief; focus is on department veterans
The search to replace Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck has narrowed to a handful of LAPD insiders as the Police Commission begins interviews with candidates. → Read More
Interviews Begin in Search for LAPD's Next Chief
The nationwide hunt for Los Angeles' next police chief has narrowed to a handful of contenders who have deep ties to the LAPD, setting the stage for another insider to likely get the job. → Read More
An LAPD commander and supervisor are arrested in alcohol-related incident
A high-ranking officer and another supervisor with the Los Angeles Police Department were arrested by Glendale police in an alcohol-related incident early Friday morning, authorities said. → Read More
A string of armed robberies at Trader Joe’s has police investigating whether they’re linked
A string of armed robberies at Trader Joe’s has police investigating whether they’re linked → Read More
LAPD Officer Arrested in Suspected DUI Crash
A Los Angeles police officer was arrested Friday and charged with three counts of murder in connection with a suspected DUI crash on the 605 Freeway in Whittier last fall. → Read More
LAPD Officer Arrested in Suspected DUI Crash
A Los Angeles police officer was arrested Friday and charged with three counts of murder in connection with a suspected DUI crash on the 605 Freeway in Whittier last fall. → Read More
LAPD officer arrested on 3 counts of murder in suspected DUI crash in Whittier
A Los Angeles police officer was arrested Friday on suspicion of three counts of murder in connection with a fatal DUI crash in Whittier, California Highway Patrol officials said. → Read More
Suspect allegedly set deadly music studio fire after dispute with victims, LAPD says
The Los Angeles Police Department shared more details Monday about an arrest made after a fire ripped through a Studio City recording studio this weekend, killing two people and gravely injuring two others. → Read More
Los Angeles Police Officers Cleared in Fatal Shooting
Ten months after a man who had a toy gun was shot by Los Angeles police, then run over by an uncontrolled patrol car, police commissioners determined Tuesday that the officers were justified in using deadly force. → Read More
Police Commission clears LAPD officers who fatally shot a man who had a toy gun
Police commissioners determined Tuesday that two LAPD officers were justified in fatally shooting a 20-year-old man who had a toy gun. Eric Rivera died last summer after he was shot by officers, then run over by their uncontrolled patrol car. → Read More
LAPD Officer Wounded, Suspect Dead in Shooting
A suspect was killed and a Los Angeles police officer was wounded in a shooting Monday morning in Reseda. → Read More
One dead, LAPD officer injured in Reseda shooting, police say
A Los Angeles police officer was taken to a hospital with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the leg after a shooting Monday morning in Reseda, sources said. → Read More
LAPD Officer Awarded $3M for Alleged Sexual Harassment, Retaliation
A Los Angeles jury has awarded $3 million to a police officer who alleged she was retaliated against — and placed under surveillance — after complaining that a supervisor sexually harassed her. → Read More
Jury awards $3 million to LAPD officer who alleged sexual harassment and retaliation
A Los Angeles jury has awarded $3 million to a police officer who alleged she was retaliated against — and placed under surveillance — after complaining that a supervisor sexually harassed her. → Read More
Who'll Be LAPD's Next Chief?
More than 30 people have applied to become Los Angeles' next police chief, cementing the pool of candidates competing for one of the highest-profile jobs in law enforcement. → Read More
Body found in shallow grave identified as missing model
A body discovered in a shallow grave in Northern California earlier this week has been identified as missing Macedonian model Adea Shabani, authorities said Wednesday. → Read More