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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELF.S
II
POLICE DEPARTMENI'
QUESTIONNAIRE
II
The Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners has appointed Judge William H. Webster as
Special Advisor and Chief Hubert Williams as Deputy Special Advisor to conduct an independent
investigation of the response by the Police Department to the April, 1992 violence in Los
Angeles.
The purpose of this investigation is to identify what improve-ments may be necessary in
Department policy and procedures in the event of a similar outbreak of civil disturbance in the
future.
As part of our effort, we are conducting this survey of police departments in many of the largest
cities in the United States.
II
We would appreciate your assistance in completing
the survey for your department by:
Friday, July 24, 1992
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In addition to answering all of the relevant questions, the Special Advisor would appreciate
receiving any documentation (i.e. City or Department reports) that pertain to the subject matter
of this questionnaire that has not been previously forwarded.
Every effort will be made to ensure the confidentiality of the information provided in this
document, as well as any documents forwarded to us, during the pendency of this investigation.
Questions regarding this document should be directed to the
OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
Suite 3425 ·
601 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, California
Telephone (213) 362-7650
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
A GENERAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Below are a series of questions covering General Department Information. In addition to
answering all of the relevant questions, the Special Advisor would appreciate receiving any
documentation (i.e., City or Department reports) that pertain to this subject that h~ not been
previously forwarded.
1. · What is the title of the Chief Administrator of the department?
CHIEF O :F POLICE
2. What is the name of the Chief Administrator of the department?
Patrick S. Fitzsimons
3. What is the name of the department?
Seattle Police Department
4. What is the department's complete mailing address?
610 Third Avenue
Seattle, WA 98 104
5. Please list the department's telephone number and FAX number.
Telephone: (206) 684-2171
FAX:
(206) 684-8197
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
A GENERAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Continued
6. Please identify a department contact person for follow-up questions regarding information
submitted in this questionnaire.
Address:
SEATTLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sergeant Verlin Judd
Inspectional Seirviees D~vision
610 Third Avenue
Phone:
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 684-5757
7. Select (circle) the most accurate description of the form of government that has been
empowered in your city.
a.
b.
C.
d.
e.
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Strong mayor and weaker city council or board of commissioners.
Strong city council and weaker mayor and or board of commissioners.
Power shared relatively equally between the mayor and the city council or
board of commissioners.
City manager appointed by an elected council or board.
Other.
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
A GENERAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Continued
8. Select (circle) the most applicable tenure classification for the department's chief
executive officer.
a. Serves at the pleasure of city government, i.e. mayor, city council, city manager.
b. Contract with city government.
c. Civil service classification.
d. Elected official.
e. Appointed by municipal government for a specific term. If so, list the
number of years.
9. Select (circle) the most accurate installation method for the department's chief executive
officer.
a.
b.
C.
d.
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e.
f.
g.
h.
Appointed by the mayor. / Confirmed by the City Council.
Appointed by the city council.
Appointed by the city manager.
Appointed by a police board or commission.
Appointed by the mayor/city manager with the approval of city council.
Appointed by the mayor/city manager upon the recommendation of a police
board or commission.
Elected official.
Other.
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
A GENERAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Continued
10. To whom does your department's Chief Executive Officer report?
a. The Mayor.
b. The City Manager.
c. The Police Commission/Board.
d. The Mayor through the Police Commission/Board.
d. The City Manager through the Police Commission/Board.
g. Elected official.
h. Other.
11. If applicable, what is the selection process for members of the police board or commission.
a. Appointed by the mayor.
b. Appointed by the city council.
c. Appointed by the city manager.
e. Appointed by the mayor/city manager with the approval of city council.
g. Elected.
h. Not applicable
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OFFICE OF TI-IE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO TI-IE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
A GENERAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Continued
12. Does your department have a collective bargaining agreement with a police union, league
or benevolent association?
II
Yes No
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If "yes", Please forward a copy of the agreement to the Special Advisor if one was
not previously supplied.
If "yes", does the contractual agreement stipulate employee grievance procedures?
II
Yes No
II
If "yes", does the contractual agreement stipulate employee promotional
procedures?
II
Yes No
II
13. Does your department have a residency requirement?
7/ 2/92
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Yes No
II
If "yes", Please forward a copy of the residency requirement to the Special Advisor
if one was not previously supplied.
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
A GENERAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Continued
14. . Select (circle) from the choices below the most applicable description of your
department's operational focus or philosophy for the majority of the force's personnel.
The terms are defined on the preceding page ( #7).
a.
b.
c.
C.
e.
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Traditional Policing/Law Enforcement
Community Oriented Policing
Traditional Policing/Law Enforcement with Community Oriented
Policing duties assigned to Specialized Sections
Traditional Policing/Law Enforcement with Community Oriented
Policing duties assigned to General Patrol Force
The department is cun-ently in transition
If "in transition" please explain.
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
A GENERAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Continued
15. If applicable, select (circle) from the list below the programs representative of your
department's Community Oriented Policing efforts.
a.
b.
II
C.
d.
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e.
f.
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g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
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Community Oriented Foot Patrol
Police Athletic Leagues for Youth
Police Community Interaction Groups
Community Based Mini-Stations staffed by Police
who are assisted by trained citizen volunteers
II
II
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Citizen Band Radio Patrols for Neighborhood Crime Prevention
Police Community Service Awards
\}.
Effective Citizen Complaint Procedures
Police/Business Community Associations
Citizen Neighborhood Watch Programs
Police School Services
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Senior Citizen Security Services
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OFFICE OF TI-IE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO TI-IE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
A GENERAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Continued
16. If applicable, list the total number of full time sworn personnel assigned to community
oriented policing assignments.
Thirty (30)
17. If applicable, list the total number of part time sworn personnel assigned to community
oriented policing assignments.
N/A
18. If applicable, list the total number of full time civilian personnel assigned to problem
oriented policing assignments.
45 - Crime Prevention Division= Community Service Officers Unit;
Community Crime Prevention Section; Victim. }\ssistanc · Section
19. If applicable, list the total number of part time civilian personnel assigned to problem
oriented policing assignments.
14 (Volunteers who work with the Victim Assistance Section)
20. How many department personnel are assigned to field operations?
865
21. Is it your department's policy to respond to all calls for service?
II
Yes No
II
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF Los ANGELES
A GENERAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Continued
22. Is it your department's policy to screen calls for service?
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No
II
If "yes", what types of calls for service are screened out, i.e., calls not responded to
by a patrol unit?
Explain See attached - Excerpts from the Manual of Operation,
Communications Division, Seattle Police Department
If "yes", what percent of calls are screened out or are handled by other methods
i.e., telephone crime reporting?
Around 66% (See attached "Communications Administrative Data"
from Seattle Police Department 1990 Annual Report)
23. Is it your department's policy to dispatch response units to low priority calls for service,
i.e., after incident reports, after the fact incidents of malicious destruction of property, etc.
II
Yes No
II
24. What was your department's average response time to calls for service for "Part One"
crime in 1991?
28.49 minutes emergency response (Precedent 0, 1 ealls for
service)• See ''Precedence" 6. 35. 005 Communications Division Manual -
attached material.)
25. What was the average time required for the patrol unit to complete a "Part One" call for
service in 1991?
Precedent 0, 1, 2 calls= 33 ~84 minutes
Precedent 3, 4 calls 34.95 minutes
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
A GENERAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Continued
26.
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27.
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28.
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What was the total number of homicides in your city over the past five years?
1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
43 53 38 56 54
Over the past three decades?
1980 1970 1960
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523 469 379
II
What was the total number of incidents of shots fired by citizens at police officers in your
city over the past five years?
1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
-J,
* *
-J,
*
Over the past three decades?
1980 1970 1960
II *
,._
*
II
* Not Available
What was the total number of incidents of shots fired by police officers at citizens in your
city over the past five years?
1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
4 3 5 11 4
Over the past three decades?
1980 1970 1960
II
78 173
-J,
II
,._ Not Available
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELF.S
A GENERAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Continued
29. How many sworn officers ( all ranks) currently serve in your department?
1229
30. How many positions for sworn officers (all ranks) are currently budgeted?
1251
31. How many sworn officers (all ranks) served in the following years?
1980 1970 1960
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1047 1211 834
II
32. What is the current sworn composition of the police department?
% White Male % White Female
% African/ % African/
American Male American Female
% Hispanic Male % Hispanic Female
% Asian Male % Asian Female
% Native American % Native American
Male Female
% Other Male % Other Female
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OFFICE OF TI-IE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO TI-IE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
A GENERAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Continued
33. Is your department currently operating under consent decree relative to the
hiring/promotion of women and minorities?
II
Yes No
II
34. Does your department have an affirmative action program for the hiring/promotion of
women and minorities?
II
No
II
35. Does your department have a formal grievance system?
II
II
II
Yes No
II
If "yes", how many grievances were filed by sworn police personnel in the last five
years? Employee contract matters.
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1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
0 3 1 2 1
If "yes", of those grievances filed by sworn personnel, how many were sustained in
the last five years?
1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
A GENERAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Continued
36. Select (circle) all of the following statements which are considered as factors when
personnel assignments or transfers are made in your agency.
a. Assignments are made solely on the basis of the employee's ability and
willingness to do the work.
b. Seniority is a factor in making an employee assignment.
c. Management has total control over the assignment of department personnel.
d. Management prerogative and the choice of the employee, based on his/her
seniority determine assignments.
37. What is the minimum educational level (degree or diploma) required by your department
for police applicants?
4yr.-College 2yr. Associate High School G.E.D.
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF Los ANGELES
B. CITIZEN COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
Below are a series of questions concerning the citizen complaint procedure implemented in your
department. In addition to answering all of the relevant questions, the Special Advisor would
appreciate receiving any documentation (i.e. City or Department reports) that pertain to this
subject that has not been previously forwarded.
38. Does your department have a formal citizen complaint procedure?
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Yes No
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If "Yes", please briefly describe the structure of the process.
See Attachment
39. How many citizens complaints have been filed against sworn department members in the
past five years?
1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
II
823
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763 908 865 1Q25
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELF.S
B. CITIZEN COMPI.AINT PROCEDURE Continued
40. Of the complaints filed against department members in the past five years, how many were
determined to be sustained/founded?
1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
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41/177* 63/115* 28/105* 4/50* 417,~
41. How many department members were subjected to administrative discipline in the past
five years, as a result of sustained/founded citizen complaints?
1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
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73 56 32 32 31
42. How many complaints of excessive force have been filedagainst department members in
the past five years?
1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
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129 138 133 134 78
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43. How many complaints of excessive force have been sustained against department members
in the past five years?
1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
2/67* 6/42* 32/120,~
44. What is the annual dollar value of judgements/settlements paid for litigation involving
brutality/excessive force complaints against department members in the past five years?
1991 1990 1989 1988 1987·
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N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
* Pending (in the year reported)
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
C. DEPARTMENT PLANNING
Below are a series of questions concerning police planning in effect in your department. In
addition to answering all of the relevant questions, the Special Advisor would appreciate receiving
any documentation (i.e. City or Department reports) that pertain to this subject that has not been
previously forwarded.
45. Does your department have a unit dedicated solely to the overall department planning
function?
II
Yes No
II
If "yes", how many staff members are assigned full time?
Four
46. Does your department have one person whose sole responsibility is to command the
planning unit?
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Yes No
II
47. Does your department have a written plan detailing your department's response to a civil
disturbance? See attached - Special Operations Plan
II
Yes No
II
48. How frequently is that written plan detailing your department's response to a civil
disturbance reviewed and updated?
Annually Bi-Annually Tri-Annually As Required
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
C. DEPARTMENT PLANNING Continued
49. When was the current written plan detailing your department's response to a civil
disturbance most recently reviewed and updated?
1990
50. Does your department's civil disturbance plan provide for a specialized strike force, i.e.
mobile field force or tactical unit, for rapid deployment.
II
Yes No
II
If "yes"
What is number of personnel assigned?
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Select (circle) the category that best reflects the makeup of this force?
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Specially selected personnel General Patrol Officers
Are the personnel of this force specially trained?
II
Yes
If "yes"
How frequent is the training? Twice wo:i.:1thly
Does this training include mobilization exercises?
II
Yes
No
No
Does this training include practice field exercises?
II
II
I ~l===}";=e=s=======Ni=o='=~=:=:=.111 *Not department wide
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
C. DEPARTMENT PI.ANNING Continued
51. When was the last time your department initiated a field readiness test of the full civil
disturbance plan?
Not since the late 1960's early 70's
52. Is the field readiness test of the full civil disturbance plan conducted with or without prior
notification?
Without prior notification With prior notification
53. Does your department have an instrument to evaluate the performance of the
department's personnel in relationship to the standards of the plan?
II
Yes No
II
If "yes " please forward a copy.
54. What is your department's procedure for mobilizing off duty personnel?
Please explain:
Utilization of pyramidical style "alert" rosters
(See Emergency Operations Plan)
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
C. DEPARTMENT PIANNING Continued
55. Select (circle) all of the following items that are components of your field readiness test of
the civil disturbance plan?
Telephone Mobilization check, Telephone Mobilization check, Mobilization response is
56.
no reporting to duty with reporting to duty evaluated
Field Exercises W/0 Field Exercises WI Practice Field exercises
Practice Crowd Crowd are evaluated
How frequently is the department's field readiness test of the civil disturbance plan
conducted?
Monthly Quarterly Semi-Annually Annually Other
If "Other" please describe
57. According to the civil disturbance plan, at what point in a civil disturbance is your
department's Senior Command Staff notified?
Stage II Alert;~
58. Who (what rank/s or position/s of responsibility) in your department can initiate tactical
action under the civil disturbance plan?
Precinct Watch Commander (See Emergency Operations Plan*)
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF Los ANGELES
C. DEPARTMENT PI.ANNING Continued
59. Is there a department plan for mutual inter-agency assistance when responding to a civil
disturbance?
60.
II
Yes No
II
If applicable, have the involved agencies agreed to conduct combined training or practice
sessions for handling civil disturbance? Primarily natural disaster "tabletop"
excercises under the auspices of the City of Seattle's Emergency Management
Division.
II
Yes No
II
If "yes" how frequently does this training or practice occur?
Monthly Quarterly Semi-Annually Annually Other
If "Other" please describe
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
C. DEPARTMENT PLANNING Continued
61. Since 1980, has your department ever had to initiate its civil disturbance plan in response
to an incident/s of civil disturbance? H so, select (circle) all of the events which occurred
during each incident:
(If your department has had multiple occurrences, please prepare a sheet for each
incident).
Date of incident 4-30-92 to 5-4-92
What triggered the incident? ____ R ..... o;.....d ..... n __ e ..... v ______ K=i=n=g_v..;...;;;;..er=-d=i=-· c __ t'----------
a. A localized disturbance
b. A scattered or wide spread disturbance
c. Incidents of looting How many? (Approximately ,~_ine) Eight clothing stores; 1
liquor store.
d. Incidents of arson How many? Fire Department report Pd 115 responses: 10
building fires; 20 dumpster fires; 16 'other'.
e. Incidents of shooting How many? None recorded
f. Incidents of death How many? -N~o~~"'-'-'-----
g. Incidents of injury How many? (7) Seven Officers received minor injuries.
Civilian injuries unknown~ About 11 known injuries.
h. Arrests How many? _3_ 0 __.!_e_ lony arrests were made. Total number of
arres t s equaled 204.
i. Property damage Dollar amount _u __ n_kn_o ..... wr.....,_;, ___ _
j.
k.
Police officers
deployed
Other agencies
How many?
involved *None * How many?
The largest contingent of officers deployed was
May 1, 1992 to May 2, 1992 and was 424. This
figure ranged from a beginning deployment of 107
to the peak deployment of 424 and ended with 103.
I. After action report prepared No!
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If applicable, please forward a copy of the prepared after action report/s to the
Special Advisor.
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELF.S
D. DEPARTMENT RESOURCES
Below are a series of questions concerning the police department's resources. In addition to
answering all of the relevant questions, the Special Advisor would appreciate receiving any
documentation (i.e. City or Department reports) that pertain to this subject that has not been
previously forwarded
62. What type of vehicle/s does your department utilize to transport police officers to
incidents of civil disturbance?
Metro Vans and buses, available department vehicles.
63. How many vehicles are utilized?
Marked?
Unmarked?
As many as may be required. The coordinator of Emergency
Services for the City of Seattle has authorization to acquire
whatever vehicles, equipment may be required fc,r ar.y civil or
natural disaster,
64. What type of vehicle/s does your department utilize as routine (daily) prisoner transport?
7/ 2/92
Each precinct (four) has a small mini-van (cargo)
configured for prisoner transport. Each patrol vehicle
is equipped with prisoner shields (screens),
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELF.S
D. DEPARTMENT RESOURCES Continued
65. What type of vehicle/s does your department use for prisoner transport in a civil
~turbance?
Metro buses/vans, etc. Depends on the degree of security
that may be required.
66. How many vehicles are utilized?
Marked?
Jl;Qk;io:,;iQ.:l - fJ exi bl e
Unmarked?
67. Does each officer assigned to patrol duty have a portable radio?
II
Yes No
II
If "No", please explain
68. How many separate radio frequencies are available to your department for use in an
emergency?
Seven
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
D. DEPARTMENT RESOURCES Continued
69. Are cellular/portable telephones supplied to department members?
II
No
II
If "yes", what rank level/s in your department are supplied with cellular/portable
telephones?
Command level, field commanders as needed. In major disaster or
civil disturbances the City's Emergency Services Director is empowered
to obtain whatever communications equipment that may be necessary and
within his province (such as cellular telephones).
70. Does your Department have a mobile command post vehicle?
II
Yes No
II
If so, select (circle) from the following list the equipment that it contains:
a.
b.
C.
d.
e.
f.
g.
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Telephones
FAX machines
Radios capable of communicating with other governmental agencies
Television monitors
Reserve flex-cuffs
Spare radios
Spare radio batteries
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
D. DEPARTMENT RESOURCES Continued
71. Does your department approve the use of tear gas in civil disturbances?
II
Yes No
II
If "Yes", who (what ranks) can authorize the use of tear gas in a civil disturbance?
Field Commander - _ Usually Lieutenant ar above
72. Select (circle) from the list below the equipment items made available to department
personnel for civil disturbance response.
7/ 2/92
a. Gas masks
b. Full length shields
C. Helmets
d. Bullet resistant vests
e. Riot batons
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f. Flex cuffs
When was the last time these items were checked?
Weekly, daily
When was the last time they were replaced?
Replacement is on an "as needed" basis. Bullet resistant vests
were replaced five years ago.
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO TI-IE BOARD OF POLICE COMMI&5IONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
E. TRAINING
Below are a series of questions concerning the police training standards and procedures in effect
in your department. In addition to answering all of the relevant questions, the Special Advisor
would appreciate receiving any documentation i.e., City or Department reports that pertain to this
subject that bu not been previously forwarded.
73. Does your department operate a training academy which provides training programs to
department personnel?
74.
75.
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Yes No
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If your agency/department operates a training academy or training section/division select
(circle) all of the categories of training provided for your department members.
Top level Mid level General Technical/
Managers Supen.Jisors In-Service Specialized
Civil Disturbance Civil Disturbance Cultural Basic
Lecture Tactical Diversity Recruit
If your agency/department DOES NOT operate a training academy or training
section/division, select (circle) all of the categories of training alternatives that are utilized
to provide training for your personnel.
Local Local Commu-
University nity College
Inter-Agency
Cooperative
State Academy
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Regional Academy Supervisor
On Job Train
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Training Ofer. On Job
Train
Other Methods
OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF Los ANGELES
E. TRAINING Continued
76. Select (circle) the number below that is equivalent to the number of weeks required to
complete your academy conducted basic recruit/pre-service training program.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52
77. What percentage of police applicants are accepted into the the basic recruit/pre-service
training program?
640/40 = 6.25%
78. What percentage of recruits successfully complete the basic recruit/pre-service training
program?
40/3 = .75%
79. How many instructional hours are allotted to Civil Disturbance/Riot Control issues in the
basic recruit/pre-service training program?
None
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF Los ANGELES
E. TRAINING Continued
80. How many instructional hours are allotted to General Dispute Resolution Techniques, i.e.,
techniques for resolving street fighting, domestic disturbances, neighbor trouble and
landlord-tenant disputes in the basic recruit/pre-service training program?
44 hours
81. How many instructional hours are allotted in the basic recruit/pre-service training program
to training on the validity of and sensitivity to the cultures or traditions of major ethnic
groups in your community?
8 hours
82. How many instructional hours are allotted to Community Relations issues in the basic
recruit/pre-service training program?
27 hours
83. How many instructional hours are allotted to the Use of Physical Force issues in the basic
recruit/pre-service training program?
4 hours
84. How many instructional hours are allotted to the Use of Deadly Force issues in the basic
recruit/pre-service training program?
Part of the 4 hour block cited above,
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OFFICE OF Tiffi SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO Tiffi BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF Los ANGELES
E. TRAINING Continued
85. Does your department have a "Probationary Evaluation Period" for new hires?
II
Yes No
II
How many months are required? 12 months after successful completion of academy
How many probationary officers have been terminated in the last three years?
Nave
Recruits and Student Officers must complete Academy/FTO program before assignment as
86. Does your department have a "Field Training Officer Program" for new hires? "Probfaf~ion~ry
0 1cer
II
Yes No
II
How many hours are required? 14 weeks
Are the field training officers selected from the supervisor ranks?
Yes
Are senior police officers selected as field training officers?
Yes
Are the field training officers selected based on written performance/selection
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criteria? Yes
Do field training officers receive formal training on the duties and responsibilities
of this assignment? Yes ( 40 hours of train:Lng)
Is there a review process for the field training officer's
evaluations/recommendations on new hires? __ Y __ e ...... s __ _
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
E. TRAINING Continued
87. Does your department have mandated annual training/educational requirements for mid
level supervisors?
II
Yes No
II
If "yes" now many hours are required? _3_0 ____ _
88. Does your department have mandated annual training/educational requirements for line
and staff police officers/troopers/deputy sheriffs?
II
Yes No
II
If "yes" now many hours are required? _3_0 ____ _
89. How many police managers/supervisors participated in department sponsored general in
service training programs in 1991?
All - 119
90. How many police officers participated in department sponsored general in-service training
programs in 1991?
672
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF Los ANGELES
E. TRAINING Continued
91. Does your department conduct training for sworn members in tactics for handling civil
disturbances/riots?
II
,'c Yes No
II
If "yes",
*Only members of the Special Patrol Unit.
How many hours are required?
How frequently is this
training conducted?
92. How many police managers/supervisors participated in your department's civil
disturbance/riot training program in 1991?
93. How many police officers participated in your department's civil disturbance/riot training
program in 1991?
94. Does your department conduct civil disturbance/riot training exercises that require the
combined participation of all ranks within the department?
I
Yes No
II
95. If applicable, select (circle) the type/s of inter-agency training conducted by your agency.
a.
C.
e.
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Other police departments
National Guard
Other (Please Identify)
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b.
d.
State Police
Fire Department
OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
E. TRAINING Continued
96. Select (circle) all of the following items that are components of your civil disturbance/riot
training program?
*Done in conjunction with Special Patrol Unit training.
-
'\
TI
Lecture Lecture with Problem Solving * Table Top Exercises
Presentations *
. ....---,----
~··-aj
- -
Field Exercises W/0 Field Exercises WI Practice Other type/s of
Practice Crowd Crowd Traini!J,g
*Designated middle-managers and commanders (precinct level).
Please list the number of hours for each civil disturbance/riot training program
your department provides.
PROGRAM
Lecture Presentations
Lecture with problem solving
Table Top Exercises
Field Exercises W /0 Practice Crowd
Field Exercises W / Practice Crowd
Other type/s of Training
NUMBER OF HOURS
(8)
(8)
If "Other type/s of Training" was selected please identify the "type/s" below.
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
F. POLICE BUDGETING
Below are a series of questions concerning the police budgeting procedures in effect in your
department. In addition to answering all of the relevant questions, the Special Advisor would
appreciate receiving any documentation (i.e. City or Department reports) that pertain to this
subject that bu not been previously forwarded.
97. Does your city budget your department on a detailed line-item budget or a high level
program budget basis?
High Level Program Budget Basis
98. How much expenditure "detail" is fixed by the budget document?
The Police Department submits a line item budget
for each program category to the Office of Management~
Although. the Ex~cutive ·reviews the budget submittal
at this level of detaii the final budget is adopted
at . a higher level.~- Line items are "rolled up" to the
Gi~nd Objects of Personal Services, Other Charges, Capital Outlay
and Debt Service for each Program Category.
99. How much discretion is management allowed in determining actual expenditures relative
to the budget?
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Once the budget is adopted, fµnds within each Program
Category can be transferred to any line item to cover
expenditures, Tnmsfers between Program Categories
~J§ limited to not more than ten percent of the
receiving program category's budget and must be
approved by the Director of the Office of Management
and Budget. Transfers eKceeding ten percent must be
approved by the City Council in an ordinance.
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OFFICE OF TI-IE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO TI-IE BOARD OF POLICE COMMI~IONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELF.S
F. POLICE BUDGETING Continued
100. Does your department have the authority to shift funds within its approved budget without
requiring specific approval from the city council?
II
Yes No
II
If "Yes", what types and amounts of reallocations are authorized?
See response to Question 99.
101. Select (circle) the statement that most accurately reflects the method by which salaries and
retirement benefits are set for department personnel?
Q Negotiated with labor organizations and fixed by contract. ~ '{except for non-represented
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emp l oyees)
b. Set by comparison with a fixed set of comparison jurisdictions.
c. Set by general labor market conditions.
d. Other - Please explain.
Salaries and benefits for non-represented
employees are set by the City Council.
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OFFICE OF TI-IE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO TI-IE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELF.S
F. POLICE BUDGETING Continued
Please forward to the Special Advisor a copy of your most recent:
Annual report ( e.g., service statistics)
Budget document (e.g., adopted budget, budget request)
102. Describe how your department budgets for responding to unusual events such as natural
disasters or civil disturbances. How is funding for special equipment, command centers, or
overtime provided? Please explain.
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The Department responds to natural disasters, civil
disturbances and other unusual events by a· combination
of utilizing regular duty officers on overtime.
Each year as part of the budget process the City
Council approves an overtime budget for the
Department on occasion supplemental appropriations
have been approved to cQver ..:unusual, unforeseen
occurances.
Please attach additional sheets if required.
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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISOR
TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF LOS ANGELES
F. POLICE BUDGETING Continued
103. List the total city budget (in millions) for the last five years
1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
$1,309,247,602 l,162;793,292 $1,112~222,435 1,042,420,922 $1,008,219,231
104. List the total department budget (in millions) for the last five years *
1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
$ 98,432,665 $ 98;581,670 $ 82,253,456 $ 77,148,683 $ 70,901,699
105. What portion of the police budget is utilized for training personnel to respond to civil
disturbances?
- 0 -
*NOTE: These budget amounts reflect actual expenditures; not
adopted budget.
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Ezpcndit~ CalqolJ
1. Salaries and Wages
1.a. Amount of overtime
pay included in the
total salaries and
wages reported on
line 1.
2. Retirement and Employee
Benefits (Employer Costs)
3. Operating Supplies and
Expenses
4. Contract and Other External
Services (includes charges
from other city departments
for services provided the
police department)
5. Equipment and Facilities
6. Other
Total Expenditures
Funding Sources -% of total
expenditure provided by:
Federal
State
Local and all other
'
ExPENDm.JRB INF<>RMATION -10 YEAR PROFILH
($ IN (DJ's)
Actual F'acal Year 1990-91 .Actual F'acal Year 198S-86 AdalfllcalYcart~
( ) ( ) ( )
s s $
% %
"
% %
"
% % %
100% 100% 100%
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Collection of filled out questionnaires, office of the special advisor to the board of police commissioners city of Los Angeles, general department information questionnaire, citizen complaint procedure questionnaire, department planning questionnaire, department resources questionnaire, 1992 July 24.

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