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INTRADEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
TO: Chief of Police
FROM: Commanding Officer, Operations-West Bureau
SUBJECT: MOBILIZATION PREPAREDNESS
Per your request, attached are preliminary reports from each
Operations-West Bureau (OWB) Area which reports their
activities from April 29 through May 1, 1992.
Since assuming command of OWB in January of 1991, I have
consistently emphasized Unusual Occurrence awareness
preparation. During 1991, each Area, West Tr affic Division,
and the CRASH unit were inspected; this included a review of
their Standing Plans and their readi. ess to respond to a
major Unusual Occurrence. Additionally, Tactical Planning
Section did an audit of Emergency Response Vehicles which
ident ified that our Areas were properly equipped. In July,
Tacti cal Planning Section conducted a Bureau Unusual
Occurrence Functional Exercise in which most OWB Command
personnel participated.
During 1991, there were several Unusual Occurrences which
included demonstrations, plane crashes, flooding, and
planned major events such as parades. Unusual Occurrence
preparation awareness was also a topic of discussion at
numerous Commanding Officers meetings, and tabletop
exercises were not uncommon.
During 1992, each Area, West Traffic Division, and the CRASH
unit were scheduled for inspections which would have again
included a review of their Standing Plans and their
readiness to respond to a major Unusual Occurrence. In
March, Hollywood Area was inspected and in April, Wilshire
was inspected. Both were ready to immediately respond to
Unusual Occurrences.
Operations-West Bureau emergency response capabilities were
in place and had been consistently reinforced in roll calls
and training exercises. Our personnel were prepared to
respond to any challenge.
GL VANT, Deputy Chief
Commanding Officer
Operations-West Bureau
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To: Commanding Officer, Operations-West Bureau
From: Commanding Officer, Wilshire Area
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Subject: WILSHIRE AREA'S RESPONSE TO INCIDENTS BETWEEN APRIL 29,
1992, AND MAY 1, 1992, RELATED TO THE RIOT FOLLOWING THE
DECISION IN THE RODNEY KING TRIAL
The attached report is submitted to record the activities of
Wilshire Area in response to the civil unrest following the Rodney
King trial decision.
J .C/11 S ~pta
Commanding Officer
Wilshire Area
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MOBILIZATION ACTIVITIES REPORT
Wilshire Area
April 29, 1992 to May 1, 1992
Wilshire Area's preparation for mass demonstration and disorder
began with preparation for the Area inspection held on Friday,
April 10, 1992. During this process, the station's Standing Plans
were reviewed and brought up to da·te and the unusual occurrence van
and kit r oom were inspected to ensure they were properly equipped
for use during a major unusual occurrence. This was in addition to
on-going training for unusual occurrences.
Following the Area inspection, Wilshire Area began roll-call
training for unusual occurrences. A training day was held on April
17, 1992. Various unusual occurrence scenarios and command post
responsibilities were discussed. These efforts were taken because
three major incidents were scheduled to occur in Wilshire Area.
on April 24, 1992, an animal rights demonstration was held at
Cedars Sinai Hospital to protest the use of animals in hospital
research. The demonstration drew approximately 150 to 200 persons.
Simultaneously, 500 demonstrators appeared at the Turkish Consular
offices to protest the Armenian Holocaust. On April 26, 1992,
approximately 2,000 persons took part in a dedication ceremony at
Pan Pacific park for a memorial to the Jewish holocaust.
During the period that Wilshire Area was preparing for planned
demonstrations, it became apparent that a decision in the Rodney
King case would be made. Consequently, the commanding officer,
Wilshire Patrol Division, attended each roll call and discussed
potential reactions by the community to a variety of possible
decisions. He also discussed the need to remain calm and
professional regardless of the provocation.
II. WILSHIRE AREA'S PREPARATION FOR MAJOR UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES
Roll-call Training
February 14, 1992
March 18, 1992
April 8, 1992
Captain Kurth, Patrol Commanding Officer,
attended roll call for all watches to
discuss the Rodney King trial.
AM Watch Commander discussed the Rodney
King Case with officers.
PM Watch Commander discussed the Rodney
King Case with officers.
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April 18, 1992
April 20, 1992
April 23, 1992
Captain Kurth attended roll call for all
watches to discuss issues raised in the
R dney King trial.
Day and PM Watch Commanders conducted
Squad Formation training.
Day and PM Watch Commanders conducted
Squad Formation training.
Training Days and Ins actions
Wilshire Area conducted a training day at the Police Academy
February 6, 1992. Some of the topics discussed were
demonstrations, disasters, first responder duties, field command
post functions and squad formations. Supervisors inspected
officers' helmets and monadnocks. Officers drilled in squad
formations.
Wilshire Area created a Unusual Occurrence/Field Command Post Cadre
and held its first training day at Wilshire Station April 17, 1992.
Approximately 20 officers and five supervisors attended. They
discussed squad formations and first responder responsibility at
the sc~ne of a disaster. Officers divided into groups to plan for
upcoming demonstrations. Each group created a command post staff
and reacted t o hypothetical problems presented by the moderator.
This practice exercise prepared the cadre for upcoming Animal
Rights and Armenian Holocaust demonstrations.
The Commanding Officer of Operations-West Bureau inspected Wilshire
Area April 10, 1992. Operations-West Bureau staff inspected
Wilshire Area's communications equipment, Standing Plans, U/O Van
and other equipment related to unusual occurrence preparedness. No
deficiencies were noted in equipment or areas related to unusual
occurrences.
unusual occurrences
February 28, 1992 An explosion occurred at change of PM
watch at 3339 w. Pico Blvd. Officers
identified additional devices. Wilshire
Patrol established a field command post
to deal with the incident. Command Post
personnel coordinated with the Red Cross
and RTD to feed and transport residents
prior to detonating the devices.
Wilshire Patrol Division ran the field
command post for about 24 hours.
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April 24-26, 1992 Animal rights demonstrators protested
animal experimentation at Cedar Sinai
Hospital. Five squads of Wilshire
Officers and 7 squads of Metropolitan
Division Officers monitored the
demonstration for three days. They made
no arrests.
Simultaneously, Wilshire Area monitored a
major demonstration at the Turkish
Consulate, approximately two miles away.
_ The Wilshire Area U/0 cadre ran dual
command posts to follow both
demonstrations.
PM WATCH DEPLOYMENT PRIOR TO MOBILIZATION
April 29, 1992, Wilshire PM Watch Patrol deployed 19 officers,
three sergeants and one lieutenant. The watch deployed three
additional officers on the desk. Mid PM watch deployed six officers
and one desk officer. The Community Response Unit deployed 13
officers and one sergeant to work special crime problems. Wilshire
Area Vice also deployed two sergeants and five officers. The t otal
complement of sworn personnel totaled 47 officers, six sergeants
and one lieutenant. At approximately 2030 hours, OWB CRASH
responded to Wilshire Area with one sergeant and eight officers.
At 2200 hours, two squads responded from Hollywood Division with 20
officers and two sergeants. The total personnel assigned to the
first "B" watch of the mobilization, including personnel who
responded from home and AM watch personnel arriving for watch
change, ·ncluded:
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III. CHRONOLOGY or EVENTS
Captain II I
Captain I
Lieutenant II
Lieutenant I
Sergeants
Police officers
On April 29, 1992, the commanding officer, Wilshire Patrol
Division, began mandatory training in Oxnard, California.
Lieutenant J. Bertrand was the acting patrol commanding officer.
The following is a chronology of events from April 29, to May 1,
1992. The chronology is only a partial list of events that
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occurred during this period. It does not conta i n the numerous
observation activities of the officers and, in some cases,
dispositions of calls were unknown. This was because of the rapid
escalation of the riot and the overwhelming demand for officers in
the field.
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Captain R. E. Kurth, Commanding Officer Wilshire Patrol
Division, arrived in Ventura County to attend a mandatory
Command Development Program. ·
Lieutenant V. Di Mauro held roll call for PM Watch at
Wilshire Station. The watch viewed the verdicts
announced on television. Lieutenant Di Mauro discussed
professionalism and potential for violence or protests
with all watch personnel.
Communications Division reported protesters at Olympic
Blvd. and Fairfax Avenue. Sergeant Vernon responded and
reported that a Black female holding a sign only. It
read, "Honk if you disagree with the King verdict."
over the next hour, Sergeant Vernon returned to that
location twice to monitor the activity. The protest grew
to five people, still peaceful and standing on the
sidewalk.
Communications Division placed the entire City on
Tactical Alert.
Communications Division requested seven Wilshire units
(14 officers) respond to "the Help call" i~ Central Area
(Major demonstration at PAB). The seven units responded
immediately.
Communications Division mobilized the City. Lieutenant
Di Mauro directed Sergeant Vernon and SLO c. Newman to
establish a command post in the station parking lot. ·
They began forming officers into 5-officer squads plus a
supervisor.
Lieutenant Di Mauro directed officers to begin calling
off-duty personnel from the mobilization roster.
Captain Davis, Captain Kurth, and Lieutenant Bertrand
were notified by telephone. Kurth left Ventura County to
return to Los Angeles.
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Captain Davis and Lieutenant Bertrand arrived at Wilshire
station.
Squads 5 & 6 (10 officers and 2 sergeants from OWB CRASH)
were sent to the EOC, 54th St. and Van Ness Avenue.
Squad 4 was sent to the pawn shop at 1725 s. Western
Avenue to stop looters. The location was partially
looted. Officers stood by until responsible parties
arrived to secure firearms in the shop.
Squad 8 (10 officers and 1 sergeant) were sent to EOC,
54th st. and Van Ness Avenue.
10 officers and 1 sergeant were sent to the Hollywood
Division CP.
Detectives established a field jail in Wilshire parking
lot.
Squad 7 was sent to Crenshaw Blvd. and Adams Blvd.
(Southwest Division) for a fire. They provided security
for fire department. The squad returned to the station
at 2320 hours.
Squad 2 was sent to La Brea Avenue and Venice Blvd. for
an ADW-in-progress call. No victim or suspect was found.
They returned to the station. One squad was available in
the station for ready reserve.
7Vl was sent out as a scout unit to report back
intelligence.
Squad 1 was sent to Jefferson Blvd. and La Brea Avenue
for a fire.
Squad 3 was sent to Rodeo Road and La Brea Avenue for an
LAFD back up with looters and a fire.
7S1 (scout unit) sent to Olympic Blvd. and Western Avenue
to investigate a possible shooting. They found no
evidence of a shooting and returned to the station.
Squad 7 was sent to Rimpau Avenue and Venice Blvd. to
disperse a large 415 group from the Midtown Plaza. At
0100 hours, members of the group began shooting at the
officers from across Venice Blvd. One of the police cars
was hit. No officers were injured. None returned fire.
They broadcast an Officer-needs-help request.
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Venice Blvd. (Midtown Plaza). Both squads returned to
the station. One police car was disabled in the parking
lot and was later towed to the station.
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Squad 5 was divided in half. Half were sent to LaBrea
Avenue and Washington Blvd. and half sent to La Cienega
Blvd. and Rodeo Road to stop looting and arson. The
looters were dispersed.
Squad 9 dispersed a 415 group in front of the Wilshire
station. A crowd (approximately 50 persons) was
dispersed.
Four officers secured the pawnshop at 1600 La Cienega
Blvd. They stood by for a responsible party to arrive.
Scout unit reported that the pawnshop at Ridgeley Avenue
and Venice Blvd. was completely looted.
10 officers and 1 sergeant were assigned Rodeo Road
and La Brea Avenue. Location was burned a n looted.
Arrest count: 2 adults 211 PC, 1 juv 211 PC, 9 adults 459
PC, 1 juv 459 PC.
Locations of Wilshire personnel:
10 officers and 1 sergeant at La Brea Avenue and
Jefferson Blvd. to prevent looting.
20 officers and 2 sergeants at Midtown Plaza (Rimpau
Avenue and Venice Blvd) to prevent further looting and
arson.
l _ 0 officers and 1 sergeant at Rodeo Road and La Brea
Avenue to prevent further looting and arson.
20 officers and 2 sergeants at EOC, 54th st. and Van Ness
Avenue.
10 officers and 1 sergeant at La Brea Avenue and Wilshire
Blvd. investigating possible looting at Ehler•s Cadillac
(Shots fired into display window only).
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10 officers/1 sergeant at 4040 Washington Blvd. to
prevent further looting and arson.
10 officers/1 sergeant at Western Avenue a nd Pico Blvd.
to prevent further looting and arson.
2 officers at 1600 La Cienega Blvd. to secure pawnshop
for responsible party.
2 officers at 1716 Western Avenue to secure pawnshop for
responsible party.
2 officers at 2300 Mansfield Avenue to secure business
from further looting.
2 officers at Midway Hospital investigating shooting. The
vict· m was in serious, but stable condition.
2 o i cers at 3055 s. La Brea Avenue to secure location
from further looting and arson.
10 officers and 1 sergeant at Wilshire station in
reserve.
7Vl reported a fire in a pawnshop at 3069 w. Pico Blvd.
A possible 187 reported turned out to be false.
20 officers and 2 sergeants were assigned to remain at
Midtown Plaza (Rimpau Avenue and Venice Blvd.). Looters
kept returning.
3 detectives (scout car) in a Blk/Wht went in pursuit of
looters exiting the Radio Shack at 6th st. and La Brea
Avenue. The vehicle pursuit ended at 1st Street and
Highland Avenue with a T/C. The suspects• vehicle
collided with a police car caravaning with 19 others from
West Valley to the EOC. One officer was injured. Three
of the four suspects were also injured. The were booked
for 459 PC. Property from at least three stores was
removed from the suspects' vehicle.
10 officers and 1 sergeant responded to J.J. Newberry's
(Venice Blvd. and Western Avenue). Firemen were under
attack while trying to fight fires. The squad remained
at the location until relieved by "A" watch.
Scout unit pursued and arrested suspects in a U-haul
truck. The suspects looted a shoe store.
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The fire at J.J. Newberry•s, largest in the city,
continued to burn as did the fire across the street at
Radio Shack. Squad 13 (10 officers and 1 sergeant from
Hollywood Div.) stood by to secure the location for LAFD.
20 officers and 2 sergeants were assigned to stand by at
Rodeo Road La Brea Avenue. They reported 100 businesses
looted.
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10 officers and 1 sergeant returned to the station from
Rodeo Road and La Brea Avenue.
O SB requested ~3 officers and 3 sergeants to respond to
oc. Wilshire CP advised "A" watch personnel when they
came down.
"B" watch officers made 26 adult and 3 juvenile felony
arrests.
"A" Watch begins.
Deployment: 1 Captain III
4 Lieutenants
21 Sergeants
8 Detective III
174 Police officers and detectives
The number of personnel available to Wilshire Area varied
throughout each watch due to Wilshire Area personnel
being assigned to other command posts. Therefore, the
total number of personnel reflects all officers who were
deployed at Wilshire Area, regardless of the amount of
time assigned.
10 officers and 1 sergeant were sent to Rodeo Road and La
Brea Avenue for crowd control.
10 officers and 2 sergeants were bussed to the EOC.
7 officers and 1 sergeant were sent to stop looting at
the pawnshop at 1540 s. Western.
7 officers were sent to 5880 Pico Blvd (Albee Appliance)
to stop looters.
6 officers and 1 sergeant were sent to back up a squad at
Western Avenue and Venice Blvd. They were attempting to
control a crowd of 200.
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7 additional officers responded to Venice Blvd. and
Western Avenue for crowd control.
Sergeant Nanson requested 4 squads and 2 squad leaders
from OWB.
Commander Taylor requested 80 officers and 8 sergeants
for Wilshire Area.
Southwest Division sent a squad to relieve Wilshire
personnel standing by at Rodeo Road and La Brea Avenue in
Southwest Division.
Squad 7 was sent to Western Avenue and Venice Blvd. for
crowd control.
Squad 9 was sent to Western Avenue and Venice Blvd. for
crowd control.
Officers reported that they were taking rocks and bottles
from a crowd at Western Avenue and Venice Blvd. Squad 5
(relieved from Rodeo Road and La Brea Avenue) responded
to Western Avenue and Venice Blvd.
Squad 2 was sent to 4060 Washington for looters.
Fires continued to burn at Western Avenue and Venice
Blvd., both sides of the street.
A squad dispersed a 415-looter group from 4731 W. Venice
(Midtown Fashions). They returned to Wilshire station.
A squad was sent to Gun Heaven (San Vicente Avenue and
Olympic Blvd.) for looting.
A squad was sent into each quadrant of the division to
discourage further looting. Two squads were held in
reserve at Wilshire station.
A squad was sent to Midtown Plaza. Shots were fired at
the officers. No one was injured. The officers did not
return fire.
Looters threw rocks and bottles at officers at Washington
Blvd. and Western Avenue.
Rampart officers requested help at 4th Street and Vermont
Avenue in Rampart Division. Rampart officers were unable
to send help. A Wilshire squad responded.
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2 squads were sent to Washington Blvd. and La Brea Avenue
for suspects making molotov cocktails at the gas station.
Three squads responded to a robbery in progress at 9th
Street and Western Avenue, a Korean shopping center.
Suspects threw rocks and bottles at two squads at 1st
Street and Vermont Avenue in Rampart Division. 3 suspects
were arrested.
A squad responded to Broadway Federal Bank (Midtown
Plaza) for a suspect with a molotov cocktail. The suspect
was gone.
A dusk to dawn curfew was announced.
7Q34 responded to shots fired at the Beverly Center.
Communications Division advised Wilshire CP that Korean
business owners are heavily armed and firing into the air
to ward off looters.
A squad requested a back up at Midtown Plaza for 415
group and looters. A squad responded from Wilshire
·station.
A squad was assigned to secure Korea Town plaza until
further notice. They reported back to the CP every half
hour.
LAFD requested assistance at 9th Street and Western
Avenue. Suspects were shooting at the fire fighters.
Squad 17 reported that the Korean Substation is undamaged
and secured.
Commander Taylor reported that 100 looters were poised to
enter the Good Guys. A squad was sent to the location.
Wilshire CP advised LAFD that the there was a fire at the
Midtown Plaza. LAFD reported that no engines were
available.
The looters returned to the Midtown Plaza despite the
fire. Squads 1 and 9 responded.
Squad 1 reported that unseen suspects were firing at them
from across Venice Blvd., at Midtown Plaza.
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415 PC groups were throwing rocks and bottles at passing
motorists at Venice Blvd. and Rimpau Avenue. They were
dispersed by squads 1 and 9.
Squad 17 requested additional units for a large 415 PC
group gathering at the Korean Substation, 8th Street and
Irolo Avenue.
Squad 15 requested additional units at Midtown Plaza to
clear the parking lot for LAFD. Five squads responded.
LAFD requested a back up at Venice Blvd. and Hobart
Avenue. They were attempting to assist a shooting victim
when unknown suspects began shooting at the RA. One squad
responded.
LAFD requested back up at 2315 s. La Brea Avenue.
Squad 9 responded to a "shots-fired" call at 8th Street
and Oxford Avenue. The suspects were gone upon officers'
arrival.
Squad 2 requested an additional unit for 100 looters
converging on Fedco Department Store at La Cienega Blvd.
and Rodeo Road. one squad responded.
Squad responded to an LAFD back up at 9th Street and
Western Avenue.
Squad 15 observed a large group at the AM/PM Mini Mart,
Wilshire Blvd. and Hobart Avenue. The squad canceled the
back up when the group dispersed.
Squads 20 and 2 requested additional units at Fedco,
Rodeo Road and La. Cienega Avenue. Squad 19 responded.
Squad 12 responded to report of gas explosion at 20th
Street and Arlington Avenue.
Squad 11 responded to 5400 Venice Blvd., J's Pawnshop.
The 415/Looters were gone upon the officers' arrival.
"B" Watch begins.
Deployment: 16
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Response squads
Captain
Lieutentants
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Air unit reported a structure fire at 6th Street and
Western Avenue. There were no fire companies available.
Communications Division broadcast that there is possibly
an officer down at Hauser Avenue and Washington Blvd.
Upon officers' arrival, there was no officer down or
injured. A suspect stole a Rover #5214.
Squad 4 reported a fire at Midtown Plaza. Officers
requested additional units for traffic control. Officers
blocked _ westbound traffic on Venice Blvd. due to LAFD
hoses.
Communications Division reports multiple shots fired on
2nd floor of bank at 9th Street and Western Avenue.
Communications Division reports a robbery in progress at
the pawnshop at 4579 w. Pico Blvd. Employees reported
that they were locked in the store.
CP 7 received a call a structure fire at 1500 S. Highland
Avenue.
CP 7 received a call of shots fired, victim lying in the
street in front of 327 s. Western Avenue.
CP 7 received a call of a man with a gun and to back up
the Fire Department at La Brea Avenue. and Beverly Blvd.
Squad 17 responded.
CP 7 received information of the May Co. being torched at
Fairfax Avenue and Wilshire Blvd.
CP 7 received information of an ADW in progress inside
the music store at Olympic Blvd. and Hobart Avenue. The
suspects are inside the location shooting outside.
Wilshire officers requested help, they were being shot at
787 Kingsley, two victims down and a suspect of the roof
on the N/W corner building. Squad 11 r esponded.
Squad 7 returned from Wilshire Blvd and Fairfax Avenue.
They reported there was no fire at that location.
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Per Sgt Vernon, the station was in no danger of fire
with regard to the gas pumps. Squad 7 was assigned to
9th St and Western Avenue.
Sgt Vernon advised Lt York that per LA co Battalion Chief
there is no danger of explosion, that if it catches on
fire it will burn only.
No further assistance needed on 9th St and Kingsley Drive
per Squad 10, and no further news.
The Fire Department requested backup at Beverly Blvd and
La Brea Avenue. No further assistance needed. Citizen
helping the Fire Department. Squad 7 handled.
Per West Bureau, Officer Ennis advised two Sergeants and
twenty police officers should be assigned to Hollywood
Division.
CP 7 contacted Orville Hill (631-6430) Department of
Water and Power at 1930 hours and he advised it was okay
to use DWP if the station needed to be evacuated.
Squad 10 returned to Wilshire Station. The suspects at
St Andrews and Beverly Blvd were no longer at the
location. Per Sgt Menza, citizens were helping the Fire
Department at La Brea Avenue and Beverly Blvd, were they
had requested a back-up.
At 3rd St and Fairfax Avenue there was a man down at
Adrays. Squad 1 assigned.
At Crenshaw Blvd and Olympic Blvd, there was a Security
Officer being shot at by looters. Squad 10 assigned.
There was an arson suspect there now call at 5440 w.
Washington Blvd.
9 officers and 1 sergeant were assigned to CP 7 from
West LA.
At 3rd St. and Western Avenue there was an arson suspect
there now, pouring gas on roof call.
There was a shooting in progress call at 3rd st. and
Normandie Avenue, per the fire department. Squad 12
assigned.
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The fire department requested a back-up at 3416 w. 21st
St. Squad 4 was assigned. Per the scout unit, no
further assistance needed on 3rd Street and Western
Avenue. Per Squad 9, there was no arson suspect at 5440
W. Washington Blvd.
Squad 6 responded to a Code 3 at 3rd Street and Normandie
Avenue. Fire Department needs back-up.
Squad 15 responded to a 415 man with a knife and looters
at Pico Blvd. and Plymouth Blvd., 15th Street and Western
Avenue. Fire Department needs back up for hostile crowd.
Squad 4 reported Thrifty' s, and Boys Market; shops
burned.
Off duty Officer McGregor #27230 West Valley involved in
OIS. Suspect male black, 5
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a 44 Cal pointed at officers. No hits.
Per Sergeant Vernon 5th and Washington Blvd, citizens
putting out fire.
150 San Diego Sheriffs and 150 LAPD officers enroute to
Wilshire Station need to set up Command Post Area.
Captain Davis assigned Sergeant Vernon and two officers
to established Command Post for San Diego County Sheriffs
at CBS Studios. These officers were re-deployed to South
Bureau.
Squad 9 enroute to Fire Department. back-up requested at
6th and Western Avenue, civilian barricade.
Squad 14 responded to 1600 s. Oxford Avenue, arson
suspect.
Officers required an escort at 1000 s. Crenshaw Blvd.
Squad 13 assigned to 5575 Wilshire Blvd.
manager trapped inside (941-4422 Fachs, J.)
assigned.
Andray•s
Squad 3
Squad 10 responded to Rimpau and Venice. Fire Department
needs assistance with victim trapped in location.
Live wires down at Pico Blvd. and La Brea Avenue from
traffic collision.
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Squad 6 responded to Hobart Avenue and 3rd, 4 victims
down. Squad 8 enroute to Hobart Avenu e and 3rd Street.
Squad 9 responded o 6th Street and Manhattan Place. The
Fire Department requested assistance.
·squad 6 responded to 187 at 3rd st. and Hobart Avenue.
Detective squad handling Korean store owners shot at by
other Koreans passing by. Officers observed shooting and
also returned fire. One suspect died at scene and two
were wounded.
Squad 10 responded KFI at 6th Street and Ardmore Street.
Trouble unknown.
Squad 16 responded to 8th and Kingsley, arson victim
trapped inside.
Squad 15 responded to 515 s. Oxford Avenue 415 PC man
with a gun on roof.
Squad 9 responded to shooting, 1 victim down at Tia and
Ardmore Street.
Squad 14 responded to 1st and Western Avenue 459 PC in
progress.
Squad 10 responded to a back up call from Fire Department
at 2021 s. 2nd Avenue
Squad 1 responded to a 459 suspect inside with a gun at
100 N. Irving Blvd.
Communications reported gas station on fire at Cadillac
Avenue and La Cienega Blvd.
Communications reported shots fired and 1 victim down at
3523 La Brea Avenue. Squad 15 responded.
752 advised structure fire at Pico Blvd. and 3rd Avenue.
Communications reported · shooting at 1368 s. Burnside
Avenue, victim hit.
Squad 9 responded to ADW shooting at 1369 s. Burnside
Avenue and 1358 Burnside Avenue.
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Department CBS Studios.
Squad 15 advised structure fire at 3500 s. La Brea
Avenue.
Communications reported structure fire at Washington
Blvd. and La Brea Avenue.
Squad 11 reported 1 459 PC suspect in custody at Pico
Blvd and La Brea Avenue.
Squad 10 responded to looters at Firestone Store at
Beverly Blvd. and Ardmore Avenue.
· Squad 10 responded to Code 4 at Beverly Blvd. and Ardmore
Avenue, suspect gone.
Communications reported 100 looters at 3488 W. 8th Street
trying to gain entry into appliance store.
Squad 16 respon ed to arson suspect there now at 1905 s.
Oxford Street.
Communications reported arson fire at 1075 Fairfax
Avenue. Squad 6 responded.
Communications reported 459 suspect at 867 s. Ardmore
Avenue.
Communications reported 459 in progress, 21st Street and
La Brea Avenue.
Detectives reported 28 felony arrests.
Communications reported fire on the second floor of 1417
s. Spaulding. Victims are trapped inside. Squad 11 was
sent.
Communications reported arson suspect at Washington Blvd.
and Redondo Blvd.
Communications reported snipers at 3rd Street and
Normandie Avenue. Squad 10 responded. They found no
snipers.
Communications reported arson in progress, 1075 s.
Fairfax Avenue at the 7-11 Store.
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Blvd. and Sycamore Avenue.
Command Post 7 advised the Fire Department of a sewer
fire at Washington Blvd. and La Brea Avenue. Soon after,
citizens reported a sewer explosion at 4930 Washington
Blvd.
Communications reported a 459/arson suspect at 5055
Wilshire Blvd. Squad 11 responded to scene.
"A" watch begins.
Deployment: 13 Response squads
1 Captain
4 Lieutentants
12 Sergeants
5 Detective III
118 Police officers and detectives
A jail check was conducted of Wilshire Jail. There were
33 arrests made by B Watch consisting of 30 male adults
and 3 male juveniles. The last arrest was made at 0500
hours.
Squad 6 was assigned a radio call at 4701 W. Pico Blvd.
of looters at the Boy's Market.
Captain Kurth and Squad 4 had three looters in custody
and Vineyard Avenue. and Washington Blvd.
Department of Water and Power inspected the area of Pico
Blvd. and Fairfax Avenue.
Squad 9 received a radio call of looters at Pico Blvd.
and Pointview Avenue.
Squad 9 received a radio call of looters at 4701 w. Pico
Blvd.
Squad 2 received a radio call of a Burglary suspect at
5500 Wilshire Blvd.
Squad 7 stood by at 9th Street and Western Avenue. for
the National Guard. Received a radio call of looters
also a t the location.
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C.P. 7 received a call from a citizen holding a Burglary
suspect on Bowcroft Street. No units available. C.P. 7
called the citizen back and was advi sed the citizen
released the suspect at 1000 hours.
The National Guard deployed from L.A. High School. Per
Commander Taylor the National Guard was deployed to
secure the locations and prevent looting.
Air 30 reported over 100 looters at the Midtown Shopping
Center, Venice Blvd. and Rimpau Blvd. Squad 13 responded
to the location.
RTD bus was made available 24 hours a day.
Squad 10 was deployed to U.S.Post Office at Washington
Blvd. and La Brea Avenue to monitor the location.
Commander 6 advised CP 7 there were 100 looters at
Western Avenue and Pico Blvd. at Albert's Liquor store.
At 1105 hours, the suspects were gone.
Squad 7 requested a back up at 8th St.and Western Avenue.
At 1110 hours, no further assistance was needed.
Squad 5 responded to Rodeo Avenue. and La Cienega Blvd.
on a possible sniper at the location. Squad 10 backed
squad 5. The Air unit observed possible suspects. At
1125 hours, no further assistance needed.
Squad 7 received a radio call of an ADW in progress at
1244 s. Hauser Blvd.
Behavioral Sciences Services responded to Wilshire
station and remained at the t ation until further notice.
DHD (Det. Heatherington) notified CP 7 that they will
handle the OIS from last night.
Received information of a power line down at Crenshaw
Blvd. and 28th st. Department of Water and Power and
Southern California Edison were notified to check it out.
Police Commission arrived at Wilshire Station.
Received information that the Beverly Fairfax Patrol,
857-1255, will patrol the area and monitor all the Jewish
Synagogues. The CP at Farmer Markets will have CB radios
at the location.
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Received information of looters at 3959 w. Pico Blvd.
For information only.
Received information of possible snipers in the area of
8th St. and Normandie Avenue and 8th st. and Irolo St.
Squads 4 and 9 responded. Two suspects were on the roof.
The Air unit reported the roof was clear. Two suspects
were in custody.
Sgt. Craig, EOC, sent two RTD buses for the National
Guard and forwarded them to LA High School.
Received a call that Adray•s was targeted for burning.
Received information of a 415 man with a gun at Olympic
Blvd. and 4th Avenue. Investigation revealed it was a
business owner defending his business.
Received an update from the Post Office.
crowd of 150 but no unruly activity.
There was a
Squad 2 received a radio call at 18th st. and Western
Avenue. to back up the citizens that have secured the
Savon Drug Store.
Squad 4 responded to 2143 w. 20th St. on a 415-group and
an arson investigation.
RTD bus delayed until 1500-1530 hours to L.A. High
School.
Squad 9 responded to looters in the gun store at 523 s.
Western Avenue.
Squad 9 responded to CHP requesting assistance at 8th St.
and Western Avenue.
Received information of a demonstration at Wilshire Blvd.
and Western Avenue. Investigation revealed approximately
500 demonstrators. No incidents observed.
Squad 9 and 13 responded to a 415 man with a gun,
described as three male Blacks, at Venice Blvd. and 4th
Avenue. No further assistance needed. suspects were
gone.
Squad 7, 11 and 7Ll0 responded to Koreatown to disperse
looters.
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Squad 4 relieved motor units at Washington Blvd. and La
Brea Avenue due to ·no activity at the us Post Office.
Squad 7 and 11 responded to LA High School to escort the
National Guard Unit to Koreatown.
Office of the Chief of Police called to have a National
Guard posted at KFI Radio station at 6th st. and Ardmore
Avenue.
Squad 9 responded to 727 s. Ardmore Avenue on a Burglary
suspect there now. No further assistance needed.
Squad 3 responded to La Cienega Blvd. and Venice Blvd on
a Burglary suspect there now.
Squad 9 responded to 4073 - W. 4th St. on an ADW suspect.
Investigation revealed suspect was gone.
Wil shire Blvd. and Western Avenue.
dispersed.
415 PC group had
MERV became operational at L.A. High School.
Squad 11 requested an air unit for a roof check east of
Western Avenue, north of Olympic Blvd., west of Olympic
Blvd. and south of Vermont Avenue. Air 40 responded at
1650 hours.
An unknown unit requested a back up at Wilton Place and
Wilshire Blvd. on a female PCP suspect. Squad 8 and 9
responded. At 1705 hours, sufficient units were at scene
per squad 8.
Squad 13 requested Fire Department at Midtown Mall for a
fire that re-ignited. LAFD #17 notified.
LAFD requested a back up at 2125 Alsace Avenue on a 415
PC woman. Squad 5 responded.
Received information, via Wilshire Fax machine, from the
Korean American Coalition that the Koreatown Emergency
response Task Force was planning an assembly on Saturday,
5-2-92 at 1000 hours. After the assembly, the group will
proceed down Olympic Blvd., Western Avenue., 8th St.and
Vermont Avenue. cleaning ebris from shops and
sidewalks.
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Squad 2 responded to Wilshire Blvd. and Fairfax Avenue.
on seventeen Male Blacks possibly planning a major
looting at the location. At 1800 hours, investigation
revealed no evidence of any activity.
"B" watch begins.
Deployment: 12 Response squads
1 Captain
2 Lieutentants
19 Sergeants
3 Detective III
176 Police officers and detectives
Received information of unknown suspects threatening to
shoot at the police after dark in the area of Crenshaw
Blvd. between Adams Blvd. and Venice Blvd.
Squad 2 advised that their sector is quiet.
Squad 3 Fire Department requested Police Department to
meet at La Cienega Blvd. and Pi co Blvd. for crowd
control.
Squad 3 responded to La Cienega Blvd. and Pico Blvd for
crowd control.
Squad 4 responded to 854 s. Oxford Avenue.
Squad 7 responded to Los Angeles High School.
Squad 8 responded to 6067 Wilshire Blvd.
Squad 9 responded to 5966 Olympic Blvd.
Squad 10 responded to Midtown Shopping Center.
Squad 11 responded to 4918 W. Washington Blvd.
Squad 13 responded to Olympic Blvd and Sterns Street.
Communications reported 415 PC man with a gun at 1st
Street and Western Avenue; 3rd Street and Western Avenue.
Communications reported a Code 4 no man with a gun at
4918 Washington Blvd.
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Communications reported Code 4 no man with a gun at Fedco
at La Cienega Blvd. and Rodeo Road.
Per Captain Kurth, a squad was deployed at Farmers Market
at 3rd st. and Fairfax Avenue for crowd control.
The Fire Department and California Highway Patrol
requested back-up at 2600 Ridgeley Drive and unit 7Qll
were assigned. Suspect in vehicle driving northbound on
Hauser Blvd.
Squad 12 responded Code 3 to 1032 s. Redondo Blvd. on
suspects storing automatic weapons.
Squad 1 responded to 3rd St. and Fairfax Avenue for crowd
control.
Communications advised looters at · 3rd st. and Western
Avenue; 8th and Western Avenue. The owner trapped inside
and suspects attempting to get in.
Squad 13 responded to a Code 4 no man with a gun at 314
Wes ern Avenue.
Squad 12 responded to 5038 W. Venice Blvd, a Code 30
ADAM, suspect there now.
Communications reported suspect throwing cocktail bombs
at apartment at 2891 w. Pico Blvd.
Squad 2 and 7 were assigned to with the National Guard at
each Command post location, per Captain Davis.
Squad 2 and 7 were broken up into footbeat to accompany
National Guardsmen, 2 officers each beat at the following
locations:
1. 6th and Western 6. Olympic and Vermont
2. 6th and Normandie Avenue 7. Venice Bl. & Western
3. 8th and Western Avenue 8. Washington & Western
4. Olympic Blvd. and Western 9. La Cienega & Rodeo Rd.
5. Olympic Bl. & Normandie Ave.
Squad 13 reports Code 4 at 3060 W. Pico Blvd.
Communications reported a Code 4 shots fired at 840 s.
Hobart Avenue.
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Squad 11 returned to Wilshire station.
Communications reported looters at Pico and Sycamore.
Squad 11 responded and Squad 61 responded at Washington
Blvd. and Venice Blvd.
Squad 9 returned to Wilshire Station.
Armed guards deployed from 3rd Street to Wilshire Blvd.
on Western Avenue.
Communications reported Code 4 no 459 PC at Pico Blvd.,
3 blocks east of La Cienega Blvd. Suspects were starting
fires.
Communications reported ADW at 3439 s. La Brea Avenue.
Squad 5 responded.
Communications reported ADW at 1645 s. Hobart Blvd.
Communications reported Code 3 shots fired Code 3. Squad
4 responded.
Squad 9 were assigned to Sector 2.
Cellular phones have arrived.
Communications reported arson in progr~ss at Redondo
Blvd. and Adams Blvd. Squad 3 responded.
The Fire epartment reports they are only handling
structure fires, no vehicle fires.
Communications reported a ADW .at 3035 w. 15th
Squad 6 through 12 responded.
reet.
Squad 4 assigned to Sector 4 at Wilshire Station.
Communications reported 415 PC man with a gun at Serrano
Avenue and 3rd Street. Squad 6 responded and suspects
are in custody.
Communications reported 415 PC man with a gun at 15th
Street and Normandie Avenue.
Squad 16 responded to shots fired on 17th Street.
Squad 12 responded to shots fired - 415 man with a gun at
Adams Blvd. and Redondo Blvd.
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Communications reported possible explosion at 3rd Street
and Fairfax Avenue Squad 12 responded.
Citizen reported they heard a explosion at Pico Blvd. and
Fairfax Avenue.
Telephone for Command Post for National Guard established
(93301739 and 933-1644).
Squad 6 backing units following 2 vehicles full of armed
gang members.
Communications reported shots fired at 2000 s. Arlington
Avenue. Squad 13 responded.
Advised to send squad to meet Secret Agents in lobby of
the Four Seasons Restaurant on Doheny Drive and Burton
Way.
Canceled response to Four Seasons per Operations-West
Bureau. West Los Angeles Division handling.
Communications reported looters at 1045 s. Ardmore.
Squad 12 responded.
Communications reported a Code 4 at 3rd and Ardmore.
Suspect gone.
Communications reported electrical wire down at Pico
Blvd. and Fairfax Avenue. Squad 10 responded.
Squad responded to looters on Washington Blvd. and
Crenshaw Blvd.
Squad 2 requested relief in Rampart Division.
Squad 3 were sent out to conduct a damage assessment.
Communications reported shots fired on Western Avenue
between 7th and 8th Streets.
Communications reported a drive by shooting at Western
Avenue and 5th Street.
Squad 6 responded to a Code 4 not victim or suspect at ·
4555 W. 1st Street.
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Communications reported a sniper firing at California
Highway Patrol and Fire Station 68 on Washington Blvd.
and Cochran.
Squad 10 repor ted to station with suspect in custody.
National Guard request for help for a Code 4 suspect on
5th Street and Western Avenue.
Communications reported shots fired at 1933 1/2 s. Hobart
Avenue and 6075 Pickford Street a 415 PC man with a gun.
Jail check - 8 felonies/0 misdemeanors. RTD bus going
end of watch at 2400 hours.
Communications reported 415 shots fired.
Deputy Chief Levant arrived at Wilshire Station.
Lieutenant DiMauro dispatched Squad 4 (Vernon) to meet
Korean Consul at 3243 w. Wilshire Blvd. to provide escort
for Consul. Upon arrival (10 minute drive) N.G. (MP
Lieutenant Miller told Vernon that the Consul had left 5
minutes ago, after waiting 20 minutes for escort arrival.
_ Vernon left his business card with cellular phone number
in event the Consul returned.
Communications reported arson suspect in alley.
Squad 3 returned from damage assessment.
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Vermont to escort National Guard to Pico Blvd. and
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Avenue.
Squad 10 responded to a 459 PC in progress on Carmona
Avenue and Washington Blvd.
Squad 10 responded to a Code 10 on Fairfax Avenue.
Squad 9 responded to a Code 4 on 6th Street and Hobart
Avenue. No evidence of shots fired.
Communications reported 459 PC hot prowl 729 S. Normandie
Avenue. Squad 3 responded to a Code 3.
Squad 2 met with fire department at 2431 s. Ridgeley Dr.
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4 sufficient units.
Air unit requested at 6th Street and Alexandria Avenue
shots fired. Receiving shots at Squad 9 at 3rd Street and
Normandie Avenue. Squad 13 to assist.
Communication reported ADW males assaulting woman at 849
Gramercy Drive.
Squad 5 responded to a 459 PC at 1905 Orange Drive.
Squad 12 assigned to 3rd and Normandie and Burnside and
Packard ADW with vehicle.
Squad 2 advises call on orange Drive is a death overdose.
Report taken.
Situation/Personnel report sent to Operations-West
Bureau.
Wilshire Blvd. and Lucerne Blvd., arson fire, units are
waiting to secure.
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FROM: Commanding Officer, Pacific Area
SUBJECT: PREPARATION AND RESPONSE
This report is a summation of the actions taken by Pacific Area
prior to and in the immediate aftermath of the Rodney King verdict.
The post-verdict period covered is April 29, 1992, 1500 hours,
through May 1, 1992, 2400 hours.
PRE-PLANNING
As part of Pacific Area's on-going preparation for a variety of
potential disasters, the Area Standing Plans were updated March 1,
1992 as part of the required annual review. On March 2, 1992 the
Patrol Commanding Officer, watch commanders and selected
supervisors attended an eight hour unusual occurrence class and
exercise at the Naval and Marine Corps Armory in Elysian Park.
On April 29, as PM Watch roll call was being held, the verdicts
were announced. The court proceedings were routed to the roll call
room so that everyone would get the same information without the
distortion in translation by fellow officers. The watch commander
then reminded al 1 officers present of their responsibility to
remain professionally detached from their personal feelings about
the verdicts and to be prepared for potential problems. All
officers were directed to wear their body armor and to take their
helmets and face shields with them into the field. They were also
directed to try and remain available for service.
TRAINING
In early March, 1992 Pacific Area's command staff recognized the
need for updated training in unusual occurrence tactics and
control. As a result, roll call training sessions included
lectures and demonstrations of squad formation tactics, tangle
teams and baton techniques. Maximum deployment was scheduled for
each watch for the purpose of conducting four hours of squad
formation and baton practice. The integrity and discipline of
officers involved in civil disturbances was emphasized at numerous
roll call sessions. The potential for abortion rights and right
to-life group confrontations as well as the predictable summer
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crowd problems at the beach were used as the rationale for the
training, not dwelling on the potential for a post-verdict riot .
During the Rodney King trial, the Department staff also directed
that additional training should be conducted in the aforementioned
areas.
During a patrol supervisors meeting in February, 1992 the Area's
mini-command post van's capabilities were demonstrated. The
necessary first steps for responding supervisors were discussed in
light of the Area Standing Plans.
DEPLOYMENT
INITIAL PERSONNEL DEPLOYMENT
On April 29, 1992, the initial PM Watch deployment consisted
of one captain III, three lieutenants, three sergeants, and
thirty-two police officers (including officers assigned to the
Beach Detail, Airport Sub-Station and five officers on mid-day
watch .who were held over at the direction of Captain Carlson).
POST-MOBILIZATION
Subsequent to the Department's Mobi 1 ization Order at 1950
hours, Paci fie Area initiated its personnel cal 1-up
procedures. By 2400 hours, the on-hand personnel figures
were: One captain III, one captain I, four lieutenants,
seventeen sergeants, sixteen detectives, one hundred six
pol ice officers, and four reserve officers. These figures
represent somewhat more than the pre-planned "B" watch due to
the response of some "A" watch officers because of the serious
nature of the incident.
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By April 30, 1992, both "A" and "B" watches were in place in
Pacific Area.
RESPONSE
On April 29, Pacific Area's Commanding Officer was on duty in the
division; and remained at the station to assume immediate command.
The Patrol Commanding Officer was attending the Command Development
Course in Ventura, but responded to Pacific Station at 2215 hours.
At approximately 1915 hours, the Commanding Officer made an "in
field" appraisal of conditions in Pacific Area. As the city-wide
situation continued to deteriorate, Pacific Area augmented and
supported the Department's efforts to quell riotous activities in
77th Street Division. In addition, because of problems developing
within Pacific Area, a field command post near the Oakwood area was
established.
MISSIOfi
As the on-duty field officers dealt with the emerging problems in
Pacific Area, officers responding to the Department's mobilization
were formed into squads and prepared for deployment to meet the
Department's overall mission responsibilities.
By 2200 hours on April 29, Pacific Area had committed two squads of
personnel to the Department's main field command post at 54th
Street and Van Ness Avenue. In the course of the next forty-eight
hours, Pacific Area provided the following support to the EOC as
directed:
April 29 - "B" Watch: Two sergeants and 16 police officers.
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"A" Watch: Two sergeants and 36 police officers.
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"A" Watch: Two sergeants and 36 police officers
May 1 - "B" Watch: Four sergeants and 30 police officers
The mission in Pacific Area was to maintain control in the affected
areas of the division. Additionally, a secondary command post was
established in the Westchester area to guard against vandalism and
looting.
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RESULTS
All requests for personnel for the Field Task Force were satisfied.
Early situation estimates, and the response to those estimates,
clearly minimized the resulting violence and property losses in
Pacific Area. Although several fires, sporadic looting and one
related death occurred, there is no question that had immediate and
decisive control not been established, the losses to human life and
property would have been much greater.
CRIMES AND ARRESTS
As a result of the rioting and 1 coting, Pacific Area sustained
damage to fifteen businesses and several private residences. The
businesses inc l uded a mini-mart, a market,and check cashing,
appliance, clothing and jewelry stores. An estimated $98,000 in
property was taken from the businesses in the first two days.
Property damage reported thus far is $28,000 which is 1 argel y
attributable to glass breakage. Additional property damage from
vandalism is expected. Attached is a chronological listing of all
incidents reported in Pacific Area and the response to those
incidents.
Twenty-two arrests for burglary resulted in the recovery of $865 in
stolen property taken from four businesses. In addition, other
property was recovered and returned directly to the store rather
than being booked.
On the evening of April 30, at approximately 2300 hours, a check
cashing business was burglarized and set ablaze. A resident of the
area (deceased: Kevin Evanshen, male, White, 24 years) was using a
garden hose, spraying water on the roof of the building when it
collapsed, causing him to fall inside and perish in the flames.
This arson related death is being investigated by Criminal
Conspiracy Section, Detective Support . Division.
Of the twenty-two burglary arrests, felony filings have been
obtained on sixteen, and six are still under investigation.
Detectives anticipate their investigations will lead to further
arrests and recovery of additional stolen property. During the
unrest in Pacific Area, detectives activated the Field Jail Unit
and assisted in processing arrestees as well as fielding uniformed
detectives to aid the field force.
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NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT
By 2400 hours on May 1, 1992, A and C Companies, First Bn, 184th
Infantry Division of the California National Guard was bivouacked
at the Playa Del Rey lagoon and prepared for deployment as needed.
x~/Q_~
JANICE L. CARLSON, Captain
Commanding Officer
Pacific Area
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Lincoln & Vernon
TYPE INCIDENT
415 Group
Rape in progress
Rioters
Arson Fire
Shots Fired
Arson
Arsonists
Shots Fired
Shots Fired
Hot Prowl
Large 415 group
Vandalized business
Large 415 group
Arson Fire
Large 415 group
Looters
# OFFICERS DEPLOYED
9
9
9
9
6
9
9
9
4
9
9
9
9
9
9
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RESULTS
Disbursed
Victim GOA
Disbursed group
Protected LAFD
Disbursed group
Protec LAFD
Disbursed group
Disbursed group
Suspects GOA
-
Suspect GOA
Disbursed group
Secured location
Disbursed group
Protected LAFD
Disbursed group
Disbursed/Arrest
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DATE\TIME LOCATION TYPE INCIDENT # OFFICERS DEPLOYED RESULTS
i-JO-ii
0100 621 Brooks Shooting 4 Investigated
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0345 100 Brooks 459 There Now 4 Suspect GOA
0910 11831 Braddock Looters 9 .
Disbursed/Arrest
0935 11267 Venice Bomb Threat 4 No Bomb
1025 5200 Century Suspicious Package 4 No Bomb
1112 11267 Venice 459 There Now 4 Arrest
1200 8734 Bellanca Bomb Threat 4 No Bomb
1215 LaCienega/LaTijera Threatened Arson 4 Secured Location
1300 12700 Culver 100 Looters 9 Disbursed/Arrest
1356 5th & Indiana Large 415 Group 9 Disbursed Group
1445 2518 Lincoln Looters 9 Disbursed
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1515 4th & Rose Large 415 Group 9 Disbursed
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1520 Arbor Vitae &
~ LaCienega Looters 9 Disbursed Group
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1522 Boardwalk Threatened Arson 9 ecured Location
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UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE INCIDENTS
DATE\TIME LOCATION TYPE INCIDENT # OFFICERS DEPLOYED RESULTS
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1530 4th & Indiana Large 415 Group 9 Disbursed
1530 317 Indiana Arson 9 Extinguished Fire
1535 Lincoln & Rose Looting 9 Arrests
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1540 Manchester/Seran Arson Suspects 9 Disbursed
1550 Culver & Inglewood Arson Suspects 9 Disbursed/Arrest
1600 2551 Walnut 459 In Progress 4 Suspect GOA
1605 8434 Sepulveda Large 415 Group 9 Disbursed
1610 4500 McConnell Looters 9 Disbursed
1635 Windward/OFW 415 Gang Members 9 Disbursed
1640 Marina Shopping
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Center Threatened Arson 4 Secured Location
1640 5th & Indiana Attacks on Motorists 9 Disbursed Group
1655 11200 National 459 There Now 4 Suspect GOA
1700 6919 LaTijera ADW In Progress 4 Suspect GOA
0
1705 5201 Century Looters 9 Disbursed
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1710 6726 Pacific 211 In Progress 4 Suspect GOA
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1715 6949 LaTijera 211 Suspects 9 Disbursed
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DATE\TIME
1725
1725
1755
1730
1740
1740
1750
1750
1850
1855
1900
1920
1925
1925
1940
1950
UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE INCIDENTS
LOCATION
7370 LaTijera
Lincoln & Rose
800 Vernon
420 Indiana
National &
TYPE INCIDENT
Looters
Looters
Large 415 Group
187 In Progress
Sepulveda Looters
3200 Military 187
10612 Military Looters
Braddock/Inglewood Looters
3375 Venton 459 Suspects
900 Lincoln Looters
86 Market
1440 Lincoln
Lincoln & Rose
630 Brooks
Stoner & Braddock
Lincoln & Rose
Window Smash
Looters
Looters
Shooting
Arson/187
Looters
# OFFICERS DEPLOYED
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
4
18
9
9
9
9
RESULTS
Disbursed
Disbursed/Arrests
Disbursed
Transported Victim
Disbursed
ADW/Invest.
Disbursed
Disbursed/Arrest
Disbursed
Disbursed
Investigated
Disbursed/Arrest
Disbursed/Arrest
Investigated
Protected LAFD/
Investigated
Disbursed
-
-
0
DATE\TIME
1955
2010
2030
2045
2045
2045
2050
2055
2055
2055
2055
2055
2100
2100
..,._ 2110
a,
~ 2110
c.o
UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE INCIDENTS
LOCATION
11200 National
Lincoln & Rose
1811 OFW
TYPE INCIDENT
Looters
Arson/Looters
459 Suspects
Lincoln/Washington Looters
Main & Grand Looters
646 Brooks 415 Gang Members
3867 Grandview 415 Gang Members
Lincoln & Rose Looters
664 Brooks Unloading Stolen
Merchandise
Lincoln & Milwood
19th & Speedway
900 Lincoln
Rose & 7th
2250 Venice
2100 Abbot Kinney
9306 Belford
Looters
BFMV Suspects
415 Gang Member :...
415 Gang Members
Looters
Arson Suspects
459 Suspects
# OFFICERS DEPLOYED
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
RESULTS
Disbursed
Disbursed/Arrest
Disbursed
Disbursed
Disbursed
Disbursed
Disbursed
Disbursed
Disbursed
Disbursed
Suspects GOA
Disbursed
Disbursed
Disbursed
Suspects GOA
Suspects GOA
-
-
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DATE\TIME LOCATION TYPE INCIDENT # OFF I CERS DEPLOYED RESULTS
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2120 Lincoln & Rose Looters 9 Disbursed
2120 16 Market 459 Suspects 4 GOA
2120 112 Washington Window Smashed 4 Investigated
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2120 Lincoln & Rose Looters 9 Disbursed/Arrest
2135 4461 Centinela Looters 9 Disbursed
2135 Braddock/Mascagni Looters 9 Disbursed
2135 Lincoln & Rose Looters 9 Disbursed
2140 3505 Sepulveda Arson Suspect 9 Disbur ;;,cd
2140 7900 80th Arson Suspect 9 Disbursed
2140 9628 Aviation Shots Fired 4 GOA
2145 Electric &
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Santa Clara 459 Suspects 4 GOA
2155 3564 Overland Arson Suspect 9 GOA
2155 1600 OFW 459 Suspect 4 GOA
2200 12530 Braddock Arson Suspects 9 Disbursed
0
....
2200 12121 Allin 459 Suspects 9 Suspects GOA
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2210 1920 Lincoln Looters 9 Disburs 0
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UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE INCIDENTS
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DATE\TIME
2220
2225
2230
2235
2245
2245
2255
2255
2300
2305
2310
2320
2325
2325
2330
2335
2340
LOCATION TYPE INCIDENT
671 Rose 459 Suspects
80th & Emerson Looters
6854 LaTijera 459 Suspects
National & Bentley Looters
200 Windward 459 Suspects
Main & Horizon 459 Suspects
Windward & Pacific 415 Man With Gun
4134 Kenyon Shots Fired
Palms & Lincoln 459 Suspect
700 Speedway
1726 Abbot Kinney
Lincoln & Rose
·739 Rose
3100 Overland
6298 W. 76th
5593 W. 79th
8100 Manchester
ADW Suspects
Male with Gun
Looting
459 In Progress
459 Suspect
459 Suspect
459 Su spect
Looting
# OFFICERS DEPLOYED
4
9
9
9
4
4
9
9
4
9
4
9
4
4
4
4
9
RESULTS
GOA
Disbursed
Disbursed
Suspects GOA
GOA
Disbursed
Arrest
Investigation
GOA
Disbursed
GOA
Disbursed
Arrest
GOA
GOA
GOA
Disbursed
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DATE\TIME LOCATION TYPE INCIDENT # OFFICERS DEP LOYED RESULTS
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2340 5820 Arbor Vitae 459 Suspect 4 GOA
2350 8621 Lilienthal 459 Suspect 4 GOA
2400 3436 Jasmine Shots Fired 9 Investigation
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0010 738 Rose 459 Suspects 4 Suspects GOA
0025 4736 Inglewood Arson Suspects 9 Investigated
0035 Slauson & LaBrea 459 Suspects 4 GOA
0035 11361 National Looters 9 Disbursed
0035 305 Lincoln Looters 9 Disbursed
0035 Rose & Lincoln Looters 9 Disbursed
0040 2240 Washington 459 4 GOA
-
0045 Lincoln & Rose 459 4 GOA
0055 4700 Inglewood 211 4 Investigation
0055 11621 Culver Shots Fired 9 GOA
0
,...
0110 500 Rose 415 Group 9 Disbursed
a,
~ 0125 3756 McLaughlin Looters 9 Disbursed
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0205 10356 Venice Male With Gun 9 GOA
DATE\TIME
0210
0450
0500
0545
0558
0601
0604
0621
0640
0654
0706
0712
0815
1005
1107
1213
UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE INCIDENTS
LOCATION
Venice & Lincoln
330 4th Avenue
300 Lincoln
TYPE INCIDENT
Broken Window
459 Suspects
459 Suspects
1002 Venice 459 Suspects
Lincoln & Rose 459
12403 Venice 211
9323 Bellanca Bonili Threat
11955 Washington 459 Suspects
Braddock/Inglewood Looters
Bennett/Clarington Arson Suspects
4700 Inglewood
Lincoln & Palms
LaCienga/laTijera
Manchester
Sepulveda
748 Indiana
718 Indiana
459 Suspects
Looting
Looters
Looters
Looters
Looters
~ OFFICERS DEPLOYED
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
4
9
9
9
9
9
RESULTS
Investigation
GOA
GOA
GOA
Arrest
GOA
No Bomb
Disbursed
Disbursed
Disbursed
GOA
Disbursed
Disbursed
GOA
GOA
Recovered Guns
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DATE\TIME
1320
1323
1411
1512
1615
1710
1735
1747
1801
1800
1812
1820
1830
1832
1835
1850
LOCATION TYPE INCIDENT
Fairview/LaCienega Looters
LaCienega/LaTijera Looters
OFW/Navy Looters
OFW/Rose Arson
3rd & Indiana Large 415 Group
Lincoln/Manchester Sniper
Sepulveda
Manchester 415 Group with Guns
Braddock/Inglewood Looters
Lincoln & Rose Looters
11690 Gaye Way
Lincoln & Rose
8448 Lincoln
10000 National
5th & Indiana
919 5th Avenue
Manchester &
Bellanca
Homicide
Arson Suspect
211 Suspects
211 Suspects
415 Group
ADW
415 Group
# OFFICERS DEPLOYED
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
4
9
RESULTS
Disbursed/Arrest
Disbursed
Disbursed
Invest/Disbursed
Disbursed
Businessman only
Businessmen only
Arrest
Disbursed
Investigated
GOA
Disbursed
Disbursed
Disbursed
GOA
GOA
-
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DATE\TIME LOCATION TYPE INCIDENT # OFFICERS DEPLOYED RESULTS
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1905
1920
1930
1940
1942
1955
2008
2015
2035
2035
2035
2040
2040
2050
2050
2110
2125
Lincoln & Rose Arson
Westminister & 5th 415 Group
Sunset & Lincoln
Vernon & 5th
664 Brooks
Penmar Park
Mesmer/Jefferson
5th & Indiana
12445 Pacific
1698 Washington
6098 Washington
411 Lincoln
5014 Marionwood
534 Indiana
1910 Lincoln
9130 Bellanca
1002 5th Avenue
Shots Fired
415 Group
415 Group
Shots Fired
Arson Suspects
415 Group
415 Gang
415 Gang/Shooting
Shots Fired
Looting
ADW
Shots Fired
459 Suspects
415 Group with Guns
415 Group
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
4
4
4
9
9
Protected LAFD
Disbursed
Arrests
Disbursed
Disbursed
GOA
Arrests
Disbursed
Disbursed
Disbursed
GOA
Secured Location
GOA
GOA
GOA
GOA
Disbursed
-
-
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UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE INCIDENTS
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DATE\TIME LOCATION TYPE INCIDENT # OFFICERS DEPLOYED RESULTS
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2135 3800 Keystone Looters 9 Disbursed
2140 3653 Hughes 415 Group 9 Disbursed
2155 2200 Pacific 459 There Now 4 Arrests
2205 Lincoln/California Shots Fired 9 GOA
-
2205 11981 Culver Arson Suspects 4 GOA
2210 9524 Glasgow Shots Fired 9 GOA
2210 Venice & Lincoln Looters 9 Secured Location
2220 5 Rose 459 There Now 4 GOA
2250 Glencow & Alla 415 Group 9 Disbursed
2215 719 Appleby 459 There Now 4 GOA
2230 8701 Delgny 211 Suspects 4 GOA
-
2335 8306 Manchester 415 Group 9 Arrests
2335 10100 Regent Screaming Woman 4 GOA
2350 Speedway &
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Westminister Back-up 9 Disbursed Group
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HOLLYWOOD AREA
APRIL 29, 1992 TO MAY 1, 1992
Introduction/Purpose
At the direction of the Chief of Police, Hollywood Area has
completed the following paper. This document contains information
related to the preparation for Unusual Occurrences, and response to
the incidents of public disorder beginning on April 29 , 1992, at
1515 Hours, up to May 1, 1992, at 2400 Hours.
The purpose of this paper is t o provide documentation to the Police
Commission for review of preparations for unusual occurrences, and
in particular, the response to incidents of civil disorder
beginning on April 29, 1992. At present, only the initial stages
of response are included i n the review. Additional information
regarding operations and recovery phases will be provided at a
later time.
The information contained in this paper is a synopsis of critical
events. Time constraints on the preparation o~ this report
precluded complete research and analysis of the~collected data.
All necessary information continues to be collected, and will be
submitted for the Unusual Occurrence History.
Unusual Occurrence Preparation
The process of preparation for Unusual Occurrences is an ongoing
one. Hollywood Area continues to prepare, review, and update all
plans as required by the Department. Hollywood Area command staff
and supervisory personnel are required to be familiar-with all
Required Standing Plans. Oversight of the planning process is
accomplished through project review, audits, and controls, as -
required by sections of the Department and Tactical Manuals.
Further direction and control of the planning process is effected
by Area, Bureau, and Office of Operations Orders. These directives
are processed through the established system of review and
approval.
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Training in the area of Unusual Occurrence management is provided
,
to all personnel. Line personnel are given training during roll
call sessions and during Area training days. Command staff and
supervisors receive additional training in "disasters and other~~
emergencies" during Command Post Cadre schools and Command Post
Exercises. These training sessions and exercises are conducted
utilizing t hose plans devel oped specifically for Hollywood Area,
and the generic response profiles developed for use by the entire
Department.
018677
On March 12, 1992, Operations West Bureau conducted and annual
inspection and audit of Hollywood Area. Although the inspection
included normal inspection and audit criteria, a focus was placed
upon areas involvi preparedness and planning for Unusual
Occurrences. The B lywood Area facility was inspected for
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condition and security. This inspection included a review of all
Required Standing Plans, facility security procedures, stores of
equipment and supplies for emergency management. In addition, the
Area Response Vehicle and all equipment and supplies used for
Unusual Occurrence scene management were inspected. Items given
specific attention included the mobilization plan, and rosters used
to notify personnel were audited for completeness and accuracy. No
discrepancies were noted with any of the areas related to planning
and preparedness, equipment, or personnel.
On April 12, 1992, The Office of Operations conducted a Command and
Staff meeting. During that meeting direction was received for
Bureaus and Areas to re-evaluate preparations and planning, to
institute necessary updates, and satisfy training needs .
Hollywood Area selected and assigned four supervisors to attend a
training session on the subject of rescue, civil 'di~obedience, and
riot/crowd control. These four supervisors proyided training to
Hollywood Area command staff and supervisors at)the bi-monthly
supervisors meeting on April 15, 1992. Of particular note was an
in depth review of the Miami/Union City riots of 1982.
Additionally, the training was provided to all personnel on their
respective watches. Watch training was conducted on a daily basis
from April 19 to April 25, 1992. Topics of the daily training
sessions included Unusual Occurrence response, self defense
techniques (use of the monadnock), squad formations, and
supervisory command and control of massed personnel. Detective
personnel were familiarized with the topics covered du-ring watch
training, as well as being trained in current Field Jail
operations. Jail • personnel were trained regarding station and"'
prisoner security, and mass arrest processing.
All Unusual Occurrence management supplies and equipment were re
inspected, and stores replenished. Personal equipment inspections
were conducted and all equipment out of specification was repaired
or replaced. An additional review of Required Stand14.g . . Plans was
conducted and necessary refinements and adjustments were made.
Hollywood Area personnel are fortunate in that they have had a
..,.
great deal of experience in the command and control of Unusual ~
Occurrences. Several incidents during 1991 and 1992 included, the
Desert Storm Parade, Gay Rights Demonstrations, Halloween Might,
Christmas Parade, Hollywood Blvd Cruising, and the 1992 Ploods. In
addi tion, personnel handled a riotous situation in 1987 on
Holl ywood Blvd, and numerous disturbances and riotous situations at
the Palladium and Palace nightclubs, since that time. Hollywood
Area personnel have time after time integrated Area specific
planning, with the Departments generic response profiles for
,
command and control of such incidents. Q 18 6 7 8
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Hollywood Area command staff and supervisory personnel have been
se l ected to perform duties as Area and Bureau level Command Post
Cadre members, due to their extensive experience in emergency
management. In two cases, Hollywood Area supervisors were selected
as instructors for the Department's Command Post Cadre school.
Both Sergeants have extensive training and experience in emergency
management and disaster planning.
Incident Response: April 29, 1992 to May 1, 1992 (2400)
Conditions prior to incident:
Command Structure
On April 29, 1992, the Hollywood Area commanding officer was
Captain III John Higgins. Lieutenant Thomas Moselle was
acting ·Patrol Division commanding officer •nd Lieutenant · II
Robert Ruchhoft was the Detective Divisio~ commanding officer.
Patrol Division Commanding Officer Frank P~gueros was
attending a training seminar with other commanding officers in
Ventura.
Deployment Considerations
On April 29, 1992, Hollywood day watch and mid-day watch were
routinely deployed with a total of 32 officers in uniform.
This deployment included a sergeant II watch commander, two
field sergeants, 22 patrol officers, five desk o£fi~ers, and
three STORM personnel. The normal end of watch for day watch
is 1530 hours for day watch and 1915 hours for mid-day watch.
. Detective deployment was normal with a lieutenant watch
commander and 47 detective personnel. Civilian deployment was
normal. PM and mid-PM watch patrol was also routinely
deployed with a total of 42 officers in uniform. This
included a lieutenant watch commander, a sergeant assistant
watch conmander, four field sergeants, 22 patrol-..~fficers, six
bicycle beat officers, and seven desk and STORM personnel.
The normal roll call time for PM watch is 1445 hours and for
mid-PM watch 1830 hours.
An abbreviated PM watch roll call was conducted and in
anticipation of an announced verdict in the King trial, PM
watch began deployment at 1500 hours (30 minutes earlier than
normal} and was directed to report any reaction to the
verdicts. By day watch end of watch, the trial verdict had
not yet been rendered and day watch personnel were released.
Field Situation
018679
Initial reports from the field by Hollywood officers were
negative with no outward signs of reaction. A few telephone
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calls were received at the desk, both negative and positive.
As a precaution, an Unusua l Occurrence status report was
dispatched via NECS to the EOC and to Communications at 1600
hours.
Hollywood's radio frequency carried only routine traffic and
there was no indication of impending problems. However, other
frequencies gave hint of conditions in Central and South
Bureaus.
At 1755 hours, a TAC alert was broadcast City-wide.
Approximately six detectives remained in the station and were
asked to remain on duty. At 1900 hours, the PM watch
commander activated the Hollywood command post with available
personnel and began operating in a command post mode.
At 1910 hours, the demonstration at Parker, C'en'ter trapped one
A-car (2 officers) which was there on a prisoner transport. A
call for units to respond to PAB was broad~ast and one mid-day
and one mid-PM Z-car responded respectively (4 officers).
At 1919 hours, the bicycle detail was called to the station to
change . uniforms and was redeployed in vehicles. At 1920
hours, the PM watch commander recalled all U-cars, closed
STORM and upgraded the station to Defense Condition . 2. A
perimeter check was completed and the station secured.
At 1936 hours, another UO roster update was sent --to. the EOC as
requested. At 1938 hours, the Area Commanding Officer,
Captain Higgins, called for a status check, was briefed a~d informed the watch commander he was returning to the station.
Acting Patrol Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Moselle, was
still at the station and participating in the command post:
operation. At 1950 hours, anticipating a mobilization, a call
in of all reserve officers was initiated by Hollywood.
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At 2000 hours, Department mobilization, B watch call out
began. All B watch personnel were contacted and then A watch
began at approximately 2300 hours. At 2016 hours, Patrol ~
Division Captain Pegueros called from Ventura, was br~efed'1lnd
,
stated his intention to respond to the station. , 018680
At 2019 hours, Deputy Chief Levant was briefed on conditions
in Hollywood. At approximately 2015 hours, Captain Higgins
arrived at Hollywood station to assume command. Commander
Taylor arrived at 2130 and Captain Pegueros at 2200 hours.
The Acting Patrol Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Moselle,
remained as staff in the Hollywood command post until released
at 0100 hours. He and Captain Pegueros reported again on A
watch at 0600 on April 30, 1992.
The first B watch officers and reserves began to arrive at
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approximately 2030 hours. Appreciable members were not on
board until after 2100 hours (B watch deployment reached
maximum at 0200 hours). At 2100 hours, although no confirmed
incident reports had been received, a sergeant and two units
were sent to Hollywood Boulevard to augment the two foot beats
already routinely deployed on the boulevard. The four units
we r responsible for preventing any acts of vandalism or other
la essness.
Reserve officers assigned to Hollywood Area were also notified
and assigned to watches. The initial response of reserves was
substantial and assisted greatly with our initial response.
T~ctical Consideration
Staff in the Hollywood command post determined during the
early stages of the incident that Hollywood'~ best tactical
posture would be to provide a three-level approach to
deployment. These levels included 1) deplqyment of basic cars
for mergency response to calls for service, 2) squads
dep loyed to potential target areas within the area, and 3)
squads assigned as strike force units to assist with
developing problems. This posture was ·continued throughout
the incident. Personnel resources, however, limited the
potential and effectiveness of such a posture. Additionally,
it was determined that a high arrest posture would be most
effective where resources were available. Efforts_ were begun
on April 30, 1992, by Hollywood Detective personrrer .· to prepare
for a field jail. The field jail was subsequently established
at Hollywood station on B watch of April 30, 1992. -
Hollywood operations personnel monitored the reported level of
incidents as they increased in West Bureau and specifically as
they approached areas of Hollywood Area. By early B watch of
Aprii 30, 1992, priorities for deployment within Hollywood
Area had been formulated and included: ~ -- -:
1.
2.
3.
Santa Monica Boulevard and Western Avenue corridor.
Fairfax District.
Hollywood Boulevard corridor.
It appeared that as events moved through Hollywood Area, they
began in the southeast portion of the Division, moved west,
and then north toward Sunset and Hollywood Boulevards.
Incident Response in Hollywood
018681
Significant incidents began in Hollywood Area at approximately
2140 hours on April 29, 1992. The following is a review of
those incidents:
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Deployment - PM/ m i d-PM watch total of 36 officers and
supervisors. Eight officers were sent to the field task
f orce in South Bureau, 28 remained in Hollywood Area.
2140 Numerous 415 group/demonstration (100+) throughout
Hollywood Area.
2150 A large (150-200), unruly, boisterous demonstration
including members of Queer Nation and ACT UP L.A.
marched on Sunset and Hollywood Boulevards,
resulting in an "officer needs help" cal l at the
scene. The crowd was dispersed peacefully at
approximately 2230 hours.
2200 One sergeant and four police officers were sent to
the command post at 54th and Van Ness in response
to calls for assistance by Operatiohs~South Bureau.
0030 A major triple "K" injury traff~c collision a the
termination of a Beverly Hills Police Department
pursuit in Hol lywood Area that required the
response of Hollywood officers for crowd and
traffic control.
0135 Hollywood Area notified of the arrival of 350
National Guard troops at the Griffith Park
Observatory, however, they are not available for
deployment (no ammunition).
0200 B watch deployment complete, 114 personnel
available.
0230 A major non-riot related structure fire near
Beverly and Fairfax (two squads to secure).
In addition to these major incidents, numerous "belp," "shots
fired," and "assistance" calls were responded to by Hollywood
officers. Throughout the night, several incidents of looting
were reported; they were sporadic in nature and no ~
identifiable pattern was noted. From 0500 to 1225, no majc:tr
incidents were logged.
April 30. 1992. A Watch 0600 - 1830 Hours
Deployment - Area is sectored for assignment of personnel.
Limited success due to minimal resources.
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Routine 018682
Field - 3 sergeants, 26 officers=
Fixed - 1 captain, 1 lieutenant, 7 .of f icers =
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Task Force
Field - 5 sergeants, 40 officers=
Fixed - 3 sergeants, 20 officers=
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TOTAL 114
Mission - The mission relayed to A watch personnel was to be
prepared to protect critical areas in Hollywood and to respond
to disturbance calls with the fullest police presence
possible.
The three-level approach to deployment was discussed and
stated as our approach to fulfilling the mission.
Field Status
0630 Four sergeants and 36 officers were 4ispatched to the
Operations-South Bureau command post~per the EOC.
Deployable personnel remaining in Hollywood were 39.
1225 There was an "officer needs help" at 4th and Vermont
(Rampart Area) call broadcast. Seven Hollywood units and
two sergeants responded, depleting Hollywood's field
force. Supervisors directed officers back to Hollywood.
1430 to 1600 Reports of looting and property damage in
Hollywood increased. Incidents begin at Beverly
Boulevard and Normandie and move west to Western Avenue.
Units are deployed to the area. Units 6Ll0 and ~
Commander 6A are in the field. Arrests begin along
Beverly Boulevard in reporting district 699 (seven are
·arrested). :
1600 Looters invaded the area of Santa Monica and Western
Avenue, attacking small businesses. Only ~hree units
are available to respond.
1630 The Sears store at St. Andrews and Santa Monie is
attacked and looted. Unit 6Ll0 and two units espon~~
and arrest four looters. Unit A67 is left to guard the
store against 300 to 500 suspects who had fled.
1630 to 1730 hours, looting spreads along Western Avenue and
Santa Monica Boulevard. Fire erupts at Santa Monica and
Western and the Fire Department responds. A call, "Pire
Department requests help," was broadcast fo r Santa
Monica and Western. Two sergeants and approximately 15
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officers respond to control the crowd of approximately
500. Th e crowd is dispersed and return to Sears where
looting takes place. Unit A67 had been called off to
the Fire Department help call.
1730 Unit 6Ll0, Lieutenant Moselle, and Commander 6A, Captain
Pegueros , return to brief B watch.
1750 to 1830 Major loot ing and arson fires are reported along
Hollywood Boulevard between Wilcox and La Brea.
Additional reports included Fairfax and La Brea between
Beverly and Hollywood Boulevard. No A watch units are
available for response. Ten sergeants and 90 officers
are requested for B watch from the EOC.
Between 1600 and 2100 hours on April 30, 1992, approximately
80 percent of all damage to Hollywood buildi~g~ and businesses
occurred. No other personnel resources wer~ available for
deployment to reinforce A watch. \
April 30, 1992, B Watch 1800 - May 1, 1992 0600 Hours
Deployment - Note substantial changes.
Routine 2000 Hours
Field - 3 sergeants, 21 officers=
Fixed 1 lieutenant, 2 sergeants, 25 offic.-ers =
Task Force
Field - 1 lieutenant, 12 sergeants, 81 officers=
Fixed 1 lieutenant, 2 sergeants, 23 officers · =
Total
Routine
Field
Fixed
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3 sergeants, 22 officers=
1 lieutenant, 1 sergeant, 20 officers=
Task Force
24
28
94
26
172
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Field - 4 sergeants, 44 officers= 48
Total 95
Decrease 77 officers
Routine - 0500 Hours
Field - l lieutenant, 3 sergeants, 25 officers=
Fixed - 1 lieutenant, 4 sergeants, 32 officers=
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Task Force
Field - 8 lieutenants, 29 sergeants, 200 officers= 237
Total 303
Increase 208 officers
Mission - The mission to B watch is to protect lives and
property in Hollywood. A firm arrest posture is stated. The
three-level deployment position is reiterated as our approach.
Field Jail - A field jail is established in Hollywood
Detectives and arrests increase in Hollywood Area.
Field Status
1815 Two squads (2 sergeants, 20 officersJ ~i~patched to
Santa Monica and Western by bus. F011r squads (4
sergeants, 40 officers) to Hollywood\Boulevard. Two
squads (2 sergeants , 20 officers) Melrose Avenue. One
squad (1 sergeant, 10 officers) tactical reserve -
deployed at La Brea and Sunset.
1900 One squad of West Traffic Division motor officers
responded to Santa Monica and Western to reinforce on
scene personnel (1 sergeant, 10 motor officers).
1930 The 100 personnel requested from the EOC ar1:'ived and
were deployed to Hollywood Boulevard and the Santa
Monica and Western Avenue, Sunset and La Brea, and·
Larchmont and Melrose~
· 1940 An. additional 200 officers were requested from·the EOC
(SO officers responded to Hollywood at 2030 hours).
2000 Order was restored on Hollywood Boulevard;~fires extingu
ished, ·six looting arrests, and one battery on a police
officer arrest.
2100 Order restored to the Santa Monica and Western area
numerous arrests and fires extinguished (number of
arrests not logged ).
2117 187 PC drive-by shooting at Sunset and Kingsley, one
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victim (not related to disturbance).
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Sporadic looting and reports of arson fires were received
throughout the balance of the watch. Officers made many
arrests for looting, arson, 459, and curfew. (see field jail
report). Pursuant to the personnel request of 1940 hours, an
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additional SO officers were deployed in the division at
approximately 2030 hours.
May 1, 1992, A Watch 0600 - 1830 Hours
Deployment - Deployment is fully developed and Area sectored
for patrol. Increased resources prove essential.
Routine
Field - 4 sergeants, 28 o f ficers=
Fixed - 1 lieutenant, 1 sergeant, 6 officers=
Task Force
32
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Field - 28 sergeants, 144 officers=
Fixed 2 sergeants, 24 officers = : ; • \.
172
26
Total
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Mi~~ion - The mission remained the same with increased effort
toward arrests.
Field Status
0630 to 1000 Although the call load remained heavy, major
incidents declined and a relative calm returned to the
streets of Hollywood.
1000 Councilman Woo toured the impacted areas.
1000 to 1800 Sporadic looting reported, numerous arrests
made.
1455 Directed by EOC to provide special security at KFWB and
KNX radio stations; four officers assigne~ -- _
1715 Advised by the EOC to escort National Guard from Wayside ·
Honor Rancho to the Hollywood Bowl; 2 officers. Massi3e
uniformed deployment coupled with an aggressive arrest
posture maintained order and minimized further
destruction.
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Information began to come into the station regarding the
location of stolen property. Hollywood PACE Coordinator,
Officer Carlos Lopez, was directed to organize a recovery log
and deployment to recovery detail was considered but not acted
upon until May 2, 1992.
May 1, 1992, B Watch 0600 to May 2, 1992 0630 Hours
Deployment
Routine
Field - 3 sergeants, 18 officers= 21
Fixed - 1 lieutenant, 5 sergeants, 32 officers= 38
Task Force
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Field - 1 lieutenant, 12 sergeants, ~9 officers=
Fixed - 1 lieutenant=
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Total 152
151 decrease from April 30th
Mission - The mission remains the same with emphasis on
arrests. The implementation of curfew throughout the City
assisted with the mission.
Field Status
1830 to 2400 Moderating call load, eight reported looting
incidents. Numerous curfew arrests cleared streets of all
pedestrian and vehicular traffic by 2100 hours.
2100 National Guard arrived at the Hollywood Bowl.
2345 National Guard deployed at Santa Monica a04i _ Western and
Hollywood Boulevard.
B Watch, May 1, 1992, proved to be anticlimactic; the
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knowledge on the street, resulting in a quiet night.
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Field Jail Operation
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Hollywood Detective Division commenced operation of a f ield
jail at approximately 1900 hours on April 30, 1992, in
response to the City-wide civil unrest. The field jail was
set up on the divisional squad room using ten people,
initially. It quickly became apparent that ten people were
not enough and on subsequent watches additional division
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On April 30th, from 1900 hours to 2400 hours, the field jail
processed 50 arrestees. Forty-three were male adults, five
female adults, and two were female juveniles. All were booked
for burglary, receiving stolen property or curfew.
From 0001 hours through 2400 hours on May 1st, 177 arrestees
were processed through the field jail. One hundred forty-six
were male adults, 12 were female adults, 15 male juveniles,
and four female juveniles. Seventy-six arrests were for
curfew, the vast majority of the rest were for burglary and
receiving stolen property.
Between 2400 hours on April 30th and 0600 hours on May 1st,
the field jail processed 60 arrestees. During the A watch on
May 1st, 44 arrestees were handled, however, many of those
were left over from the B watch.
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From 1800 to 2400 hours on May 1s t , the B - ~atch processed 58
arrestees.
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Between 2400 hours on April 30th and 0600 hours on May 1st,
arrestees were being received by the field jail every three to
five minutes. During the A watch on May 1st, the pace slowed
significantly, however, by approximately 1830 hours, the
arrestees were again being received at two to three minute
intervals until 0500 hours the following morning.
Total for the period from 1900 hours on April 30t-h to 2400
hours on May 1st:
227 Arrestees handled
189 Male Adults
17 Female Adults
15 Male Juveniles
6 Female Juveniles
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The unusual occurrence which began on May 29, 1992, spread quickl..7
throughout the City. Its greatest impact, however, was felt in"tbe
south-central portion of the City and drew personnel resources out
of Hollywood Area. Such redeployment of personnel is recognized as
vital i n a critical incident. However, it became apparent that
Ho l lywood required all of its own resources. Had those resources
r emained in Hollywood during April 30, 1992, it is felt that far
less damage would have resulted. A high profile police presence
and strong arrest posture p roved essential to restoring order in
the Hollywood Area.
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Command Operations within Hollywood Area proved to be exceptional.
The divisional leadership team performed in a unified fashion and
quickly established an organization that was able to provide the
necessary command and control of the operation.
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TO:
FROM:
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Commanding Officer, Operations-West Bureau
Commanding Officer, West Los Angeles Area
SUBJECT: WEST LOS ANGELES AREA PREPAREDNESS AND UNUSUAL
OCCURRENCE RESPONSE REPORT
As requested, West Los Angeles Area has completed a review of its preparation for and
response to the civil unrest related to the Rodney King verdict. The findings of that
review are summarized in the attached chronology entitled, "West L.A. Area Unusual
Occurrence Preparation and Response". It should be noted that a new Area
Commanding Officer had been assigned the day prior to the announcement of the King
verdict, and the Patrol Commanding Officer had been transferred out, but had not been
replaced.
Preparation. for the possibility of violence related to the Rodney King incident indirectly
began during May, 1991, as the result of civil unrest associated with the U.C.L.A. Mardi
Gras. Groups of Black youths entered Westwood after attending the Mardi Gras and
were involved in numerous acts of vandalism and theft. Some members of the crowd
shouted that the violence was related to the mistreatment of Rodney King by the police.
Additionally, Westwood had increasingly been the site of unrest involving gang
members, particularly after the showing of movies portraying gang members. In
response to those incidents, West Los Angeles Area prepared a contingency plan for
the 1992 U.C.L.A. Mardi Gras scheduled for May 15-17, 1992. The contingency plan
was completed during the early part of April, 1992.
The Operations Plan for the 1992 U.C.L.A. Mardi Gras directly addressed the type of
violence which, in fact, did break out in Westwood following the announcement of the
Rodney King verdict. The preparedness of West Los Angeles Area and its ability to
deal with the Westwood violence resulted in the violence being brought under control
with limited damage. After the initial violence, Westwood was closed to vehicular and
pedestrian traffic, using previously established crowd-control procedures. West Los
Angeles Area has established a good working relationship with the U.C.L.A. Police
during previous incidents, and their assistance was invaluable in closing the Westwood
area and preventing further violence.
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The preparation for the 1992 U.C.L.A. Mardi Gras coincided with West Los Angeles
Area's preparation for other unusual occurrences. The Federal Building, which is
frequently the sight of demonstrations championing a variety of causes, is located within
the boundaries of West Los Angeles Area. During 1991, a series of demonstrations at
the Federal Building resulted in several major U.O. responses, both preplanned and
unplanned. An anti-war demonstration during 1991 resulted in a full-scale command
post involving hundreds of officers from numerous law enforcement agencies.
In direct preparation for the possibility of violence related to the Rodney King verdict,
West Los Angeles Area completed a comprehensive review of its U.O. preparedness.
Mobilization rosters were updated, the Field Jail Kit inventoried, Office of Operations
mandated roll call training in squad formations and crowd control presented, and
contingency plans reviewed and updated. In addition, an Area formal inspection was
originally scheduled for April 29, 1992, and preparation was nearly complete before the
inspection was postponed on April 27, 1992, in anticipation of the King verdict.
West Los Angeles Area's unusual occurrence planning resulted in the Area being
reasonably well prepared for the unrest triggered by the announcement of the Rodney
King verdict. At 1515 hours on April 29, the verdict was announced in the Rodney King
case. The West Los Angeles Area Commanding Officer made the decision to hold over
the day watch. A subsequent check with Communications Division indicated that no
requests for additional manpower had been made nor had a Tactical Alert been
declared. At 1615 hours, after public and police radios indicated no sign of problems
and one hour after their usual end-of-watch, the West Los Angeles day watch was
released.
At approximately 1725 hours, Communications Division received the first reports of
trouble at Florence and Normandy; however, West Los Angeles Area was quiet. Shortly
after 2000 hours, West Los Angles Area was notified of the mobilization and three two
officer units were dispatched to Parker Center. At 2042 hours, three additional two
officer units were sent to Parker Center. Between 2100 and 2200 hours, West Los
Angeles Area received reports concerning demonstrations and violence at several
locations including Westwood and the Federal Building. By approximately 2220 hours,
looting had broken out in Westwood and at the Montgomery Ward Plaza located at 18th
and La Cienega.
The call-up procedure implemented by West Los Angeles as a result of the mobilization
resulted in 49 officers, including the Area Commanding Officer who had remained at the
Station, being present and formed into a
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8" Watch by 2130 hours. However, the
requests for additional officers (two sergeants and 20 officers) by the command post
and the number of riot-related calls made it impossible for the remaining officers
(approximately 27 including station and supervisory personnel) to control any single
location for prolonged periods. As a result, looting and arson occurred in isolated
areas within West Los Angeles Area.
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In the final analysis, it appears that West Los Angeles Area's preparation for the Rodney
King related violence was adequate and its response to problems within the Area was
limited primarily because a large number of its officers were requisitioned by the
command post.
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Commanding Officer
West Los Angeles Area
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CHRONOLOGICAL OVERVIEW
WEDNESDAY, APRIL~ 1992
1500 HOURS: Viewed Rodney King Trial verdicts being read. After the verdicts were
read, Captain Froehle, Commanding Officer, West Los Angeles Area, felt there was a
possibility that demonstrations/or civil disobedience might occur and held the Day
Watch personnel over. PM Watch personnel went into the field at 1515 hours and
Day Watch personnel stood by in the coffee room u til 1615 hours. At 1615 hours,
the Acting Patrol Division Commanding Officer venfied with the Communications
Division Watch Commander that West Los Angeles Division was not on Tactical Alert.
The Day Watch personnel were released at 1615 hours after a check with the public
media stations, Communications Division and he West Los Angeles Area Watch
Commander confirmed that there were no problems currently occurring in West Los
Angeles Area.
1915 HOURS (Approximate): Tactical Alert declared by Communications Division.
2007 HOURS:
2015 HOURS:
·a· WATCH
2015 HOURS:
2042 HOURS:
2045 HOURS:
Department placed on Mobilization.
Units 8A1, 8A72, and 8257 dispatched to Parker Center C.P.
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8" watch mobilization call-up begun.
(Completed in 50 minutes)
Seven demonstrators reportedly at the Federal Building. U.C.L.A.
Police received information and advised W.L.A. watch commander
that a possible demonstration and riot was planned for 2200
hours in Westwood Village. Commanding Officer contacted UCLA
police and requested their assistance in policing Westwood
Village. They agreed and deployed 8 to 1 O officers SA 15 & 8A27
at scene also.
Units 8X26, 8A4 7 and SA 15 were dispatched to Parker Center
C.P.
Two officers assigned to Station Security duties.
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2048 HOURS:
2051 HOURS:
2100 HOURS:
2105 HOURS:
2133 HOURS:
2145 HOURS:
2150 HOURS:
2152 HOURS:
2153 HOURS:
2153 HOURS:
2200 HOURS:
2203 HOURS:
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2210 HOURS:
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Units 8X54, 8A65, SFBL 112 and SFBL 113 were dispatched to
Parker Center C. P.
25 demonstrators reportedly at the Federal Building. Information
broadcast to field units.
Units 8A27, 8A69 and 8X99 assigned to remain in West Los
Angeles Area.
1607 Wooster, 20 male, blacks attempting to vandalize property,
8X99 assigned with 8A69 backing.
Shenandoah and Cadillac, minimart on fire, Fire Department not
on scene yet.
E.O.C. requests one-half of our available reserves be sent to the
C.P. at 54th and Van Ness.
Wilshire Division requested to borrow our Field Jail Kit, will pick
up.
50 male, blacks looting and vandalizing in Westwood Village.
20 to 25 demonstrators at the Federal Building, quiet at this time.
Per UCLA Police, 25 male, blacks headed toward Westwood
Village, 5 officers and 1 Sergeant assigned.
Captain Froehle and Lt. Weaver went into the field to evaluate
situation in Westwood Village.
Westwood and Kinross, 50 people gathered, one female black,
attempting to incite group to riot.
Suspects dispersed.
3200 Motor, per security, large group setting fire to personal
property.
Information broadcast to all units.
Robertson and 25th, large group looting and setting fire to
Robertson Stereo.
Information broadcast to all units.
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2212 HOURS:
2214 HOURS:
2214 HOURS:
2215 HOURS:
2217 HOURS:
2217 HOURS:
2220 HOURS:
2222 HOURS:
2225 HOURS:
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Broxton and Weyburn, 40 to 50 demonstrators beginning to
march, requested UCLA P.O. for crowd control.
8A69 and 8X99 responding to Robertson and 25th.
2034 S. Corning, 50 male blacks shooting in the street.
Broxton and Weyburn, crowd now at 100 and beginning to march.
Supervisor assigned to monitor crowds activities.
Detective Jackson, Wilshire Division, picked up the Field Jail Kit.
Watch Commander instructed no more units to be sent to OSB.
All available units to remain in WLA.
Fire Department enroute to 3200 Motor.
Warehouse Records and Affordable Portables, in Westwood
Village being looted.
8X17 and 8X75, deployed to the field.
Shots fired in Westwood Village, 8L30 monitoring crowd.
2228 HOURS: 50 male, blacks marching down Kinross.
2233 HOURS:
2235 HOURS:
2235 HOURS:
2255 HOURS:
2300 HOURS:
2300 HOURS:
415 group marching southbound on Gayley from Kinross.
125 people lo ing throughout the Village, requesting additional
officers.
1839 La Cienega, Circuit City being looted and vandalized.
Broxton between Gayley and Kinross shut down to help prevent
looting.
Personnel Officer began notifying "A Watch" that they were
mobilized and that roll call was 0630 hours.
8L30 advises that Westwood Village is under control, most . of the
rioters have left, numerous 459's, BFMV's and a few batteries.
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2341 HOURS:
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8866 Cadillac, 50 male and female blacks rioting and looting,
setting fires, 8L30 enroute and available units enroute.
Victim of shooting from Martin Luther King Blvd and La Brea at
V .A. Hospital.
THURSDAY, APRIL~ 1992
0001 HOURS:
0002 HOURS:
0002 HOURS:
0015 HOURS:
0030 HOURS:
0049 HOURS:
0052 HOURS:
0052 HOURS:
0130 HOURS:
SA 1 deployed.
1216 S. Saltair, 211/GTA occurred (at 2320 hours), 8A1
dispatched to handle.
Pico and Clark, 15 to 20 male and female blacks breaking store
windows and looting.
All units broadcast - No units available.
1900 La Cienega, looting at Al & Ed's Sound.
2043 La Cienega, looting at Thrift Town Liquor.
All units broadcast - available units responding.
Officer Marino injured his left arm while assigned at Central U.O.
1045 Westwood Blvd, Foot Locker, front window gone, no 459
suspects inside the store, per 8FB23.
Commander 8 requesting any available units to respond to
Gayley and Weyburn, Code 2, Demo from the Federal Building
has turned 415.
8X17 in pursuit, Pico and Ridgeley.
415 group from Westwood Village dispersed, 5 arrests made for
Failure to Disperse.
Captain Froehle & Lt. Weaver at scene)
Unlawful assembly declared, Dispersal Order given. Village
closed to all demonstrators and traffic. Perimeter secured, no
pedestrian traffic allowed.
Remainder of the "B" watch was quiet, with sporadic incidents.
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0736 HOURS:
0745 HOURS:
0815 HOURS:
0845 HOURS:
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1015 HOURS:
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1030 HOURS
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1422 Barry, shots fired.
1835 La Cienega, 10 to 12 male blacks looting.
Units assigned.
Per the Communications Division W/C, keep Storm logs, advise
citizens that it will be a week before reports are taken.
18th and La Cienega, looting.
Det Brown calling all gun shops in WLA. Concerning ammunition
sales.
1839 La Cienega, 50 to 75 male blacks committing burglaries and
looting.
Units dispatched.
UCLA wanted to know if the City-wide curfew would affect their
evening classes. Advised to use their own judgement.
Assigned Squad #2 to RD 898 and Squad #3 to Westwood area.
8916 Cadillac, burglaries and looting.
Squad #2 responded to 18th & LA Cienga which resulted in 14
arrests.
Assigned 8A 15 to do hourly checks on Judge Weisbergs
residence.
Pico and Motor, shots fired.
Two gun stores agreed to secure their weapons.
UCLA P.O. reports that 100 demonstrators marched on campus to
Schoenberg Quad and then to Murphy Hall. They originally were
going to march through Westwood to the Federal Building, but
did a sit-in on campus. UCLA will let us use their UCLA vans to
shuttle officers if needed. Seven buses are available, plus drivers
for "8" watch.
Incident Commander at scene. Incident concluded at 1500 hours.
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18th and La Cienega, 35 to 40 male blacks breaking into the First
Interstate Bank, 8A69 and 8A72 assigned.
18th and La Cienega, 50 male blacks looting.
Squad #2 assigned, suspects ran upon officers arrival.
18th and La Cienega, 8X48 requesting a back-up.
During several radio calls at 18th & La Cienga several arrests
were made.
8L20 advised that approximately 500 demonstrators are in the
Veterans Administration parking lot preparing to go to Westwood.
La Cienega and Cadillac, construction site employees trapped in
their vehicles.
18th & La Cienga - 2 arrests made)
Sgt. Braunstein has assigned two units to the Montgomery Ward
Mall for security.
1645 La Cienega, shooting in progress
18th and La Cienega, per 8X68, Circuit City was boarded up and
the looters have returned and have broken back into Circuit City.
Security units & squads responding. Crowd dispersed 1 arrest
made.
La Cienega and Pickford, 30 male blacks looting.
Units responded, 4 arrests made.
Airdrome and La Cienega, burglary and looting at the auto parts
store.
X-Units responded and 4 arrests made.
1157 Gayley, 211 silent at Union Station.
Anita Anderson, citizen, states the Muslims are passing out flyers
to meet in Westwood at dusk to riot.
Operations-West Bureau advised.
1545 La Cienega, 40 male blacks looting.
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1500 HOURS:
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1515 HOURS:
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Sgt Hanson extinguished a small fire at the 1 O Freeway and La
Cienega.
Century City Mall is completely closed. The Field Commander
assigned a couple of squads to the southeast area of the Division
to deter looters. Four motors assigned to Westwood as
intelligence.
Pico and La Cienega, Burglaries and looting.
Units dispatched
Received info that ADHOC Committee Against Police Violence
was meeting at the Federal Building later this evening.
Officer Beeson contacted the Westwood Merchants Association,
asking for their cooperation in closing prior to dusk.
La Cienega and Pico, looting
Security unit at scene and Squad 2.
Pico and Robertson, looting
Units assigned.
8700 Pico, looting at Millers Outpost.
Call broadcast.
Commanding Officer contacted UCLA Police and requested their
assistance in Westwood Village. They will assist in the closing and
containment of Westwood Village at dusk.
Pico and Robertson, 3 male blacks selling firearms out of a white
vehicle.
Units dispatched, upon arrival, suspects GOA.
Santa Monica and Beloit, 484 suspects.
Pico and Corning, looting at Miller's Outpost.
3000 Robertson, 20 to 30 male blacks committing ADW's and
vandalism.
Units assigned.
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Olympic and Prosser, 4 male blacks driving erratic and involved in
an hit and run.
18th and La Cienega, looting and thefts.
18th and La Cienega, 8X68 requesting a back-up.
Unit assigned, Bx68 requested a back up.
1811 Malcom, screaming woman.
Pico and Beverwil, looting.
Pico and Hayworth, axaa requesting additional units for looting.
5900 Saturn, 8X66 requesting additional units for looting.
Olympic and Bundy, 6 suspects beating one male.
3400 La Cienega, victim of a shooting.
Units assigned - No evidence of a shooting.
1853 Pruess, 12 male blacks in 3 vehicles with firearms.
18th and La Cienega, looting.
Units assigned to the below calls.
1567 La Cienega, 211 in progress at LA Cellular.
1900 Garth, looting behind the auto parts store.
Pico and Robertson, 8 male blacks shooting from a blue van.
Suspect GOA no evidence of a shooting.
Beverly Glen and Santa Monica, 415 juvenile group walking on
vehicles.
GOA
Pico and Robertson, looting.
Venice and La Cienega, major structure fire.
Unit at scene and backed Fire department.
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Washington and Lanmark, 8X98, Officer needs help, shooting in
progress.
(Culver City incident)
La Cienega and 18th, 8A65 request a back-up on looters.
National and Sepulveda, 459 suspect at the Footlocker.
Unit dispatched
Venice and La Cienega, unit requesting a back-up for a major fire.
La Cienega and Prosser, fire near the apartments.
11137 National, broken window at the Footlocker.
18th and La Cienega, building on fire, 8X68.
1148 Clark Drive, looters now.
Unit dispatched.
Received two anonymous phone calls that gang members were
on their way to Beverly Hills and Westwood with AK47's and other
weapons.
18th and La Cienega, 8A47 requesting an additional unit on a
major 415 group. 8A65 responded.
Midvale and Wilshire, 415 group with a PA system making threats
to the police.
1252 La Cienega, structure fire.
Lt. Graves, nth Street Div requests our bus, OK EOC.
Pico and Clark, looting and shots fired.
18th and La Cienega, looting in the alley.
Pico and Swall, looting.
1252 La Cienega, 459 suspects and a fire.
3000 Robertson, shooting at the Courthouse.
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Pico and Parnell, 50 male blacks refusing to leave McDonalds.
Units dispatched.
La Cienega and Airdrome, looters with hammers.
1141 Swall, looting.
3375 Vinton, 459 suspects with guns.
Westwood and Wilshire, 8L50 request 8 units to help secure
Westwood Village.
Pico and Robertson, looting at Millers Outpost.
Olympic and Westwood, vandalism.
Robertson and Pico, arson at Millers Outpost.
Robertson and Olin, 459 suspect now.
1900 Sherbourne, looting suspect there now.
1939 Chariton, 459 suspect now.
2000 Robertson, shots fired.
National and Sepulveda, group gathering.
Westwood and Ohio, man with a gun.
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Westwood village closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
2801 Robertson, 415 group, possible gun.
191 O Chariton, looting.
18th and Holt, looting at the Ward Plaza.
10911 Le Conte, ADW.
Midvale and Wilshire, group threatening officers.
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8859 Pico, battery in progress.
Santa Monica between Barry and Barrington, at the Vons market,
male hispanic ready to loot.
18th and La Cienega, looting.
8800 Pico, looting at the Millers Outpost.
La Cienega and Cadillac, 459 suspect.
Pico and Military, looting at Ken Cranes.
Wilshire and Barrington, looting at the Mobile Station.
Manning and National, looting at Vons.
Pico and Pointview, looting.
1500 Wooster, 459 and looting.
Westwood and Wilshire, 459 there now.
Shenandoah and Pico, 459 suspect there now.
8L30 requesting 3 units respond to the Village.
Shenandoah and Guthrie, shots fired.
18th and Robertson, looting at the video store.
2319 La Cienega, 8X48 is in pursuit of 459 suspects.
Wilshire and Westgate, 415 group.
Per 8A27, the Westside Pavillion is quiet.
Dorothy and Westgate, shots fired.
Westgate and Santa Monica, window smash and looting.
Pacific Palisades High School, shots fired.
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National and Robertson, looting at the Thrifty Jr.
1700 Westwood, looters.
Robertson and 25th, looting at Emils Hardware.
Cadillac and La Cienega, Mobil gas station set on fire.
1764 Garth, 459 suspects.
National and Manning, looting at Thrifty's.
Cadillac and La Cienega, Mobil gas station now fully engulfed in
flames.
Westside Pavillion, setting fires and looting.
No looting or fires.
Olin and Roberston, setting fires and looting at the aquarium
store.
Whitworth and Robertson, 459 suspects.
1142 Bedford, 415 group.
Brockton and Santa Monica, 459 suspects.
National and Castle Heights, 4 male hispanics with guns
8600 Pico, 459 there now.
Westside Pavillion, small fire in a dumpster.
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Wilshire and Veteran, 415 female with a gun.
3400 Club Dr., 415 group on the roof.
1616 Federal, BFMV suspects there now.
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10700 Swarthmore, 459 suspects there now.
Barry and Missouri, 9 shots fired.
2825 Sepulveda, shots fired.
Veteran and Montana, per UCLA, shots fired.
8707 Pickford, 459.
Sgt Brown and two squad assigned to the CP in Hollywood Div.
8L30 impounding looters vehicles at 18th and La Cienega.
National and Overland, screaming woman.
Pico and Robertson, 2 male hispanics with guns.
2080 Century ParK, born b threat.
1943 Overland, unk trouble.
730 Swarthmore, 459 now.
Pico and Bundy, shots fired.
1160 Swall, looters.
1310 Westwood, bomb threat at Union Bank.
8856 Pico, 211 silent at Bev Hills Candy Co.
2607 Haim, 211 silent at the residence.
2619 Holt, 459 suspects.
Armacost and Santa Monica, 4 male whites 484 in the alley.
Capt Bankworth of Federal Police advised of about 200
demonstrators at Federal Building at 1200 hours.
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Capt Buchannan, LA Life Guard, requested advise on beach
closures. Advised to keep lots closed over the week-end.
10861 Weyburn, 211 silent at Bullocks.
2601 Midvale, 415 group.
Citizen reports that gas station at Santa Monica and Beverly Glen
is allowing gas cans to be filled.
3316 Durango, domestic violence.
11726 San Vicente, 211 silent at the bank.
Bundy and Santa Monica, 459 suspect.
La Cienega and Cadillac, 459 suspect.
2320 Selby, Male black prowler suspect.
8A2.7 reports five demonstrations at Federal Bldg.
200 demonstrators at Westwood Plaza, peaceful.
8800 Pico, looting at Millers Outpost.
10561 Aston, Family dispute.
1101 Westwood, window smash at Bank of America.
10344 Olympic, 415 man with a gun.
12121 Wilshire, 415 man threatening to bum down the Sizzler
restaurant.
10850 Pico, 211 silent, Rubys restaurant.
Airdrome and Robertson, 3 male hispanics and one male white
involved in a fight, ADW.
Cadillac and La Cienega, looting at the Chevron gas station.
2314 Coming, 211 just occurred.
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8856 Pico, 211 silent at Bev Hills Candy Co.
11551 Santa Monica, 211 silent.
1050 Westwood, looting at Tower Records.
1975 Garth, 415 gang members.
10675 Manning, 415 family dispute.
Federal Building, 100 demonstrators in the street.
Venice and La Cienega, 484 at the laundry.
719 Chapparal, 211 silent.
Pruess and Sawyer, 459 suspects at a residence.
Demonstrators at Federal Building dispersed onto the street.
100 demonstrators in front of the Federal Building.
10405 Aston, man assaulting a woman.
Only 5 demonstrators left at the Federal Building.
9000 block of Airdrome, 15 to 20 male blacks at the 76 gas
station.
Pico and La Cienega, looters.
1025 Westwood, looters and 459 suspects.
649 Via Boneta, 211 /GTA suspect.
1800 Robertson, 415 group yelling threats.
Pico and La Cienega, structure fire.
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Olympic and Robertson, male blacks threatening male whites with
knives.
1960 Sherbourne, male blacks with knives.
1071 Bedford, man with a gun in the bushes.
Pico and La Cienega, 6 to 7 male blacks congregating to the rear
of the Shell gas station.
Pico, east of Overland, 8X53 Code 6 on a man with a possible
shotgun.
16109 Sunset, violent male mental.
Santa Monica and Barrington, 20 gang members attempting entry
into the liquor store.
Santa Monica and Brockton, 459 suspects.
Fairburn and Santa Monica, 415 man on the roof.
Midvale and Rochester, possible shots fired.
Cadillac and Garth, 5 shots fired.
Cattaraugus and Venice, shots fired.
3200 Cattaraugus, shots fired.
201 O Garth, 415 group breaking bottles.
18th and Robertson, 4 male blacks attempting to enter location.
1609 Beloit, 8 male blacks congregating .
Sawtelle and Ohio, National Guard has arrived at V.A. facility.
West Los Ange. las Commanding Officer briefed Guard Command
Staff.
National and Bagley, 4 to 5 juveniles piling furniture in the street
and setting it on fire.
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3223 Bagley, shots fired into an inhabited building.
2330 Coming, male black with a 32 caliber handgun inside
apartment #102.
1033 Hilgard, male jumping from roofs, southbound from location
with unknown object in his hand.
At approximately 2330 hours the National guard was deployed to
secure the Westwood Village. UCLA police were released.
1437 Broxton, 459 suspects there now.
The majority of these calls and incidents were handled with the mere presence of
police officers. As the officers arrived at the scene of the calls, he I oter/459
suspects would run. The only incident that was handled as a '1actical situation" was
the incident during the early morning hours of Thursday, April 30, 1992. At
approximately 0015 hours, Captain Froehle and Lt. Weaver responded to the Federal
Building on Wilshire Boulevard. There were approximately 150 demonstrators that
were blocking westbound traffic on Wilshire Boulevard, just west of Veteran Avenue.
East and westbound traffic was blocked on Wilshire Boulevard to protect the
demonstrators. After several minutes the crowd began to walk toward Westwood
Village. Captain Froehle requested additional units to respond to Gayley and
Weyburn to control the crowd which was becoming increasingly violent. As the crowd
entered Westwood Village along Gayley Avenue, some members of the crowd began
to break windows along Gayley. The crowd went north on Gayley and was stopped
just north of Kinross Avenue. As the crowd came back south on Gayley, they began
to run east on Kinross. The crowd stopped on Kinross between Gayley and
Westwood. At this time UCLA police officers were deployed across Westwood, on the
nort side of Kinross. At this time Sgt. Barbara declared the demostration an unlawful
assembly and broadcast a dispersal order over the P.A. system. After allowing the
crowd approximately 5 minutes to disperse, the skirmish line that was formed was
directed to advance. The crowd was moved southbound on Westwood to Wilshire
and then westbound to Veteran. At this point the crowd had broken up and was no
longer a threat. Westwood Village was then closed down and officers were deployed
throughout the Village to ensure that looters did not return. A total of 5 arrests were
made for Failure to Disperse.
The above account was compiled with information available from the incident log at
West Los Angeles Station. Additional information may be available from the
Emergency Operations Center or from officer's logs.
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DATE
April 30
May 1
May 2
DATE
April 29
April 30
May 1
May 1
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WEST LOS ANGELES AREA
DEPLOYMENT RECAP OF PERSONNEL SENT TO OSB
WATCH SERGEANT OFFICERS
A 1 12
B 0 9
A 1 20
B 1 21
A 1 10
B 1 10
ARREST RECAP
WATCH NUMBER
A 16
8 11
A 19
8 11
TOTAL 56
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