Foothill area activities report, 1992-04-29/1992-05-07

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Content Activities Report Page seventeen 7.3 DEPARTMENT MOBILIZATION Restraint at Foothill There are many examples of outstanding and professional police work demonstrated during the major disturbance that occurred during this period. However, the actions taken by Foothill Patrol Division officers on April 29, exemplifies the discipline and training that these officers possess and followed carefully that evening during the attempt by demonstrators to storm Foothill Station. It should be mentioned that Unusual Occurrence training had been ongoing during the month prior in anticipation of the Rodney King court verdict. The training was given during roll calls, a Training Days and squad formation drills in the Station parking lot. On the evening in question, our officers were informed that a large crowd of demonstrators were converging on the Station. Squads were formed and at the ready. The crowd, including the media, formed in front of the Station that numbered approximately 300 people. As darkness fell the crowd grew into a mob and began pelting the Station with objects. The Field Commander ordered the formed skirmish line to move the mob away from ·the front of the Station and off the street. As the controlled skirmish line moved in unison across the street, a male suspect in the crowd began firing a weapon in rapid succession into the air. The skirmish line fell to their Activities Report Page eighteen 7.3 knees, but did not break ranks nor did any officer remove hisjher weapon from their holster. The squad then regained their composure and swiftly pursued the mob from this police facility . The possibility of a use o·f deadly force became very real due to the violent action of one suspect. Our officers were magnificent in their composure, courage and their discipline in following the commands of their Field Commanders . Our supervisors successfully led their personnel and undoubtedly set the pace for the ensuing days. At the same time of this occurrence, community leaders and even gang members were observed in key areas of the Area providing leadership in groups and protecting businesses from looting. The Area Vice Unit, acting in an undercover capacity, followed cars filled with numerous youths. They would then call in black and white radio cars to make stops of the potential suspects. On both April 29 and 30, a network of community members was used to contact parents of as many 10 to 20 year old youths in the community urging the parents to keep them home. This was apparently successful. Activities Report Page nineteen 7.3 As a result of the combined efforts of the police/community partnership, less than 20 businesses were looted, with no business destroyed by fire. arrests were made. Between April 29, and May 7, a total of 487 FOOTHILL AREA VICE UNIT ACTIVITIES Due to the mobilization, the Foothill Area Vice Unit was utilized for most of the period as an Area Intelligence Unit. This did not preclude the unit from making several outstanding arrests, however. Four arrests for extortion, four for forgery, one for auto theft and one for a warrant were made by the Area Vice officers. Bookmaking No bookmaking arrests were made this period. The unit's bookmaking operator did secure a toll warrant on two active locations .which should prove fruitful in the future. Prostitution A total of seven prostitutes were arrested this period. The activity is most prevalent on San Fernando Boulevard. Lewd Conduct No lewd conduct arrests were made this period due to time constraints. RECAP OF ARRESTS A12ril 29 "A" "B" ADULT Misd. - 4 Fel. - 1 JUV Misd. - 0 Fel. - 0 TOTAL DURING WATCH 5 TOTAL TO DATE 5 A:Qril 30 "A" "B" ADULT Misd. - 0 Fel. - 2 ADULT - Misd. - 38 Fel. - 22 JUV Misd. - 0 Fel. - 2 JUV Misd. - 12 Fel. - 7 TOTAL DURING WATCH 4 TOTAL DURING WATCH 79 TOTAL TO DATE 9 TOTAL TO DATE 88 May 1 "A" "B" ADULT Misd. - 3 Fel. - 5 ADULT - Misd. - 7 Fel. - 9 JUV Misd. - 0 Fel. - 3 JUV Misd. - 0 Fel. - 6 I.B.A.R.S. 30 TOTAL DURING WATCH 11 TOTAL DURING WATCH - 52 TOTAL TO DATE 99 TOTAL TO DATE 151 May 2 "A" "B" ADULT Misd. - 1 Fel. - 4 ADULT - Misd. - 119 Fel. - 7 JUV Misd. - 0 Fel. - 0 JUV Misd. - 0 Fel. - 16 TOTAL DURING WATCH 5 TOTAL DURING WATCH 142 TOTAL TO DATE 156 TOTAL TO DATE 298 May 3 "A" "B" ADULT Misd. - 0 Fel. - 3 ADULT - Misd. - 81 Fel. - 13 JUV Misd. - 1 Fel. - 0 JUV Misd. - 10 Fel. - 0 TOTAL DURING WATCH 4 TOTAL DURING WATCH - 104 TOTAL TO DATE 302 TOTAL TO DATE 406 May 4 "A" "B" ADULT Misd. - 0 Fel. - 2 ADULT - Misd. - 8 Fel. - 5 JUV Misti. - 0 Fel. - 3 JUV Misd. - 1 Fel. - 0 TOTAL DURING WATCH 5 TOTAL DURING WATCH - 14 TOTAL TO DATE 411 TOTAL TO DATE 425 May 5 "A" "B" ADULT Misd. - 1 Fel. - 3 ADULT - Misd. - 7 Fel. - 3 JUV Misd. - 0 Fel. - 8 JUV Misd. - 0 Fel. - 1 TOTAL DURING WATCH 12 TOTAL DURING WATCH 11 TOTAL TO DATE 437 TOTAL TO DATE 448 May 6 "A" "B" ADULT Misd. - 1 Fel. - 7 ADULT - Misd. - 10 Fel. - 1 JUV Misd. - 0 Fel. - 0 JUV Misd. - 0 Fel. - 1 TOTAL DURING WATCH 8 TOTAL DURING WATCH 12 TOTAL TO DATE 456 TOTAL TO DATE 468 ,,. 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I ~oS- J i?/it:lf. ,---- - -----=------~~----=----'----- 111\N'(J ___;;_ ___ _ 1 ,.J ~ i, o -r 1,,-,..; n rt-' tt I lf I a 'l t c:t s ~ ,., ~/.) ~ t. ' " c, .i v'A /Y /> /' '-·<.Jt'i;._,,?- 1 j ______________________ _ JD II i JZ. _______________________________ _ 1_l3~--------------------:-------- '. 1_'-\ ________________________ _ . is-. ____________________ ----- .l~-------------- JJ _________________ _ _ l~------------------------------- : ,~ -- ---·-------------------------· - ·- - zc -- 2\_ ------- ------ ·---- . Z.?. --------------------- 2 '5 ··- ·--- l.~-- ?C: -----------·---· -·· · · ·-------· -· FACT SHEET April 29, 1992, Deployment Foothill Area On Wednesday, April 29, 1992, at 1510 hours, the verdict in the Rodney King case resulted in Not Guilty decisions for four Los Angeles Police Officers. At 1530 hours, the Foothill Patrol Division Day Watch Commander held over one-half of the day watch to augment P.M. watch deployment. This gave the Watch Commander immediate access to 74 personnel. Press, Tactical, Operations, Intelligence and Personnel Officers were immediately assigned. The first group of protestors {approximately 45) gathered at Foothill Boulevard and Osborne Street, 2.0 miles east of the Station at 1630 hours. This is the location of the March 3, 1991 incident involving Rodney King and officers assigned to Foothill Area. The first protesters at Foothill Station, 12760 Osborne Street, Pacoima, arrived at 1705 hours when five, youthful, male Hispanics with placards denouncing the decision were dropped off by a male Black. The Station was secured and units were tactically deployed around the Station in a manner to maintain a low profile. At 1804 hours, the protestors at the Station numbered 50 and were very vocal. The crowd at Foothill and Osborne had grown to 120-150 and police vehicles were being pelted by rocks and bottles. The Tactical Officer continued to upgrade Station security by blocking access to the lobby by having the Station bus parked in front of the lobby doors. All available personnel were riot gear ready. At 2005 hours, the Department was mobilized and the "B" watch was activated. At 2057 hours, squad formation was created as protesters began blocking the street and impeded vehicular traffic in front of Foothill Station. The crowd numbered approximately 400 at this point and began pelting the Station with objects. The Field Commander ordered the formation of a skirmish line to move the mob away from the Station and off the street. As the line moved in unison across the street, a male suspect in the crowd began firing a weapon in rapid succession into the air. The skirmish line fell to their knees, but did not break ranks or remove their weapons. The suspect evaded capture as the line continued with their task to move the crowd out of the street and away from the Station. It is estimated that 40 officers, in squads, comprised the skirmish line. A second shots fired incident occurred at 2215 hours by unknown suspects. The skirmish line held and continued to hold despite the constant pelting of rocks, bottles and eggs. Following the dissipation of the crowd northbound across Osborne Street a fire was started in a dipsy dumpster behind an adjacent market. Fact Sheet April 29, 1992 Deployment - Foothill Area A portion of the unruly crowd reformed at the corner of El Dorado Avenue and Osborne Street, northwest of the Station. This group held a banner indicating "La Macha", a Cal State Northridge Chicano rights activist group. This group is comprised of approximately 150 students, primarily Hispanics. Again they maintained their discipline, holding ranks, despite a barrage of verbal taunts and flying objects. Two squads moved this unruly crowd westbound Osborne Street where they dissipated. The closure of Osborne Street, which was previously closed at El Dorado Avenue, was moved further west to Haddon Avenue at 2100 hours. Osborne Street was closed on the east at San Fernando Road. The street was opened for through traffic at 0509 hours on April 30, 1992. During the course of the demonstration at the Station, four suspects were arrested, two for interfering and two for resisting. The shooting suspects were not identified or arrested. It should be noted that U.O. training and exercises had been ongoing during the prior deployment period in anticipation of an unpopular verdict. Tactical training and crowd control was given at roll calls and a Training Day on April 14, 1992. Squad formation drills were routinely conducted in the Station parking lot throughout the month of April. All officers were inspected for the proper equipment, i.e. helmets, face shields, etc. All deficient equipment was replaced or repaired. Officers were educated in the location of essential Station operations, i.e. power sources, Station accesses, lighting, etc. Additionally, a station security unit was assigned to patrol the parking lot, perimeter and Station proper beginning on April 25, 1992. The Command Staff and supervisors have assessed the officers' performance as courageous yet disciplined. They followed the commands of their field commanders and maintained their composure and discipline under fire. The supervisors are to be commended for the development of contingency plans, adhering to those plans and modifying those plans, as necessary. This incident was culminated successfully due to preplanning, training, leadership and discipline.

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