Labor/Employment
Mar. 29, 2024
LA police chief's authority to terminate bad officers is a step in the right direction
Historically, firing an officer has not been straightforward as even serious misconduct cases have not led to termination.
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In the Los Angeles Police Department firing an officer is not a straightforward proposition. It has become clear that what may seem like clear-cut cases of serious misconduct usually do not lead to the officers' termination. The often-criticized disciplinary system has led to outcomes where the officers involved not only keep their jobs but continue to collect paychecks.
Even officers who are no longer allowed to patrol or interact with t...