Why? The L.A.P.D. can't "Just say no!" to "discrimination!", 1991, p. 53 |
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Ex-falicemanT:\ <*f*Kixm,^*jv**\ Ernest Valdez keeps current on statistics concerning Hjspanic \ promotions within the Los Angeles Police Department as well ? as on other* department issues, as part of his vow to fight'' discriminatory procedures. The resigned LAPD officer/ wno r works out of his home in Eagle Rock, says that although he * knows the situation will not change overnignt, he has committed » to the cause for "the long haul." . * / ;£■' *?,i-*''''''-v* '. (Continued FrorrrPage One)—■* report on Hispanics in the LAPD, coming up with, he says, results similar to those found in the MALDEF report. Both show extensive discriminatation against Hispanics at every level of the paygrade and rank advancement hierarchy, compounding at such a degree that whites retain nearly as high a percentage of the top-ranked . positions as before the affirmative, action measures were instituted. data on the possible adverse impact of any particular testing and selection device is evidence of unlawful discrimination," the report stated. : Voters also approved an affirmative action initiative measure effective 1983, the "Rule of Three Whole Scores," that ordered fall heads of city government to adjust often subjective promotional selection policies to be more flexible. Under the new rule, supervisors might select one of three top-ranked officers for a position, rather than automatically pick the first on the list, in order to help city departments achieve racial parity with the Los Angeles work force in general—a force now composed of more than 30 percent Hispanics. ; - * ? But Police Chief Daryl Gates exempted the department from the order, openly refusing even after the Police Commission specifically directed Gates to fully adopt the policy last March. i Valdez Juts compiled his own EXPANDING HIS CRUSADE How will Valdez continue his crusade? "I ask no money from anybody, and I still continue to press these issues," he said. "And I will continue even if I dont get any support. But now I'm starting to say, 'I can't keep this up forever.' It's a constant drain, and I need money. I'd like to send out mailers; I'd like to open up an office; I'd like to gather support from other organizations and apply more political pressure to Bradley, the police commission, and the department That's the only way they'll respond." Such pressure is necessary, he says, because Council members Richard Alatorre and Gloria Molina have "only reluctantly" addressed the issue. Though Assemblyman Richard Polanco visited him to discuss the issue, he has yet to act, according to Valdez. Alatorre, chairman of the Police, Fire and Safety Committee, "ac- knowledges there is a problem," according to aide Brad Sales. .„ ."There is no lack of will on the part ,.of the councilman." Sales added '..that while meetings originally plan- ;.. ned for December or January have been delayed as the committee awaits requested information from the police department; the meetings will take place "some time in February." ,,■•! -, ' \\ 'w v ,..7 * !Valdez, meanwhile, says be is learning that "I've realized I have to play that political game to get anything done." , ■'<■ 7 i} l r* "That political game" involves gaining support through any means possible: he has even written pleas to all-male clubs that have recently been ordered by city officials to open .their ranks to minorities and J women. "I'm trying to make the city accountable. They should do the /same (as ihey expect of other ^groups), or dont do it at ai" Valdez explained. ""■** •■£*?« He also plans to file a suit against the department, and hopes to in- (< stigate the reopening of the Blake case using evidence that the department has neglected to obey the precedent-setting ruling. • Eventually, Valdez wants to return to the LAPD. Having applied to other departments only to find similar situations, he has returned to the city where he grew up, and where he wants to work. "I'm not going to fight everyone in the world," he said. ZZ •*
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Title | Why? The L.A.P.D. can't "Just say no!" to "discrimination!", 1991, p. 53 |
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Full text | Ex-falicemanT:\ <*f*Kixm,^*jv**\ Ernest Valdez keeps current on statistics concerning Hjspanic \ promotions within the Los Angeles Police Department as well ? as on other* department issues, as part of his vow to fight'' discriminatory procedures. The resigned LAPD officer/ wno r works out of his home in Eagle Rock, says that although he * knows the situation will not change overnignt, he has committed » to the cause for "the long haul." . * / ;£■' *?,i-*''''''-v* '. (Continued FrorrrPage One)—■* report on Hispanics in the LAPD, coming up with, he says, results similar to those found in the MALDEF report. Both show extensive discriminatation against Hispanics at every level of the paygrade and rank advancement hierarchy, compounding at such a degree that whites retain nearly as high a percentage of the top-ranked . positions as before the affirmative, action measures were instituted. data on the possible adverse impact of any particular testing and selection device is evidence of unlawful discrimination," the report stated. : Voters also approved an affirmative action initiative measure effective 1983, the "Rule of Three Whole Scores," that ordered fall heads of city government to adjust often subjective promotional selection policies to be more flexible. Under the new rule, supervisors might select one of three top-ranked officers for a position, rather than automatically pick the first on the list, in order to help city departments achieve racial parity with the Los Angeles work force in general—a force now composed of more than 30 percent Hispanics. ; - * ? But Police Chief Daryl Gates exempted the department from the order, openly refusing even after the Police Commission specifically directed Gates to fully adopt the policy last March. i Valdez Juts compiled his own EXPANDING HIS CRUSADE How will Valdez continue his crusade? "I ask no money from anybody, and I still continue to press these issues," he said. "And I will continue even if I dont get any support. But now I'm starting to say, 'I can't keep this up forever.' It's a constant drain, and I need money. I'd like to send out mailers; I'd like to open up an office; I'd like to gather support from other organizations and apply more political pressure to Bradley, the police commission, and the department That's the only way they'll respond." Such pressure is necessary, he says, because Council members Richard Alatorre and Gloria Molina have "only reluctantly" addressed the issue. Though Assemblyman Richard Polanco visited him to discuss the issue, he has yet to act, according to Valdez. Alatorre, chairman of the Police, Fire and Safety Committee, "ac- knowledges there is a problem," according to aide Brad Sales. .„ ."There is no lack of will on the part ,.of the councilman." Sales added '..that while meetings originally plan- ;.. ned for December or January have been delayed as the committee awaits requested information from the police department; the meetings will take place "some time in February." ,,■•! -, ' \\ 'w v ,..7 * !Valdez, meanwhile, says be is learning that "I've realized I have to play that political game to get anything done." , ■'<■ 7 i} l r* "That political game" involves gaining support through any means possible: he has even written pleas to all-male clubs that have recently been ordered by city officials to open .their ranks to minorities and J women. "I'm trying to make the city accountable. They should do the /same (as ihey expect of other ^groups), or dont do it at ai" Valdez explained. ""■** •■£*?« He also plans to file a suit against the department, and hopes to in- (< stigate the reopening of the Blake case using evidence that the department has neglected to obey the precedent-setting ruling. • Eventually, Valdez wants to return to the LAPD. Having applied to other departments only to find similar situations, he has returned to the city where he grew up, and where he wants to work. "I'm not going to fight everyone in the world," he said. ZZ •* |
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