Four Los Angeles Police Department officials are investigating, allegedly making racist and gender-based rhetoric in working with new officers — a “special order” that Mayor Karen Bass was called on Friday outrageous and unacceptable” allegations.
According to multiple law enforcement officers, lieutenant, a sergeant and two officers assigned to the recruitment and employment department were assigned to families before the interior investigation was completed. Sending staff residences are reserved for the most serious investigation.
The allegations came as LAPD worked to attract new officials, and news of the investigation drew sharp words from the city’s mayor.
“The ranking of the growth LAPD is a top priority for this administration and this behavior is particularly outrageous and unacceptable in terms of the security of our city,” Bass said in a prepared statement. “The Chieftain” On the same page as me, it is urgent to fix the recruitment and recruitment process and make sure past officers don’t damage the badge for everyone else.”
Police Chief Jim McDonnell can be removed after learning of the specific charges. The bass was also informed of the severity of the detector.
“I am very disappointed by the records of certain officials that certain officials have made me very disappointed with the racist and offensive comments made by department applicants. “This behavior is directly against the core of the department,” MacDonald said in a prepared statement. Values and our efforts to maintain the trust of the communities we serve. ”
McDonald said the department took action immediately upon learning of the allegations.
“The officials involved have been assigned to their houses, without police powers, awaiting a full investigation. Let me say it clearly – there is absolutely no place for racism, discrimination or any act that undermines our fair and impartial policing missions.” He said .
“We are committed to transparency and accountability and we will ensure this survey is conducted with the utmost integrity. For the people of Los Angeles: I want to assure you that we remain committed to building a team that reflects the diversity, values and expectations of this great city. police force,” he added.
The investigation was conducted only a few months after the Chief’s tenure and may prove to be his first responsibility exam within the department. As Los Angeles County Sheriff, MacDonald is known for his zero tolerance for misconduct.
A source described the alleged comment as shocking and vulgar: “It’s far less than what Nury Martinez and the Council members said,” said a person who had no authority to discuss the details of the investigation. Law enforcement officials said.
Martinez Resign After secretly documenting her conversation from the city council, then-Chairman Ron Herrera, then-Chairman, and then-City Councilors Kevin DeLeón and Jill Sey Gil Cedillo is public. The recordings are recorded with offensive comments about black people, the Wahakans of the Aboriginal people, etc.
The officers now under investigation used racist and gender-discriminatory language when discussing female recruits and officials, two sources said. Sources declined to describe the comments, but said officers belonged to different races.
The union representing the fifth-ranked military officer of the department, the Los Angeles Police Protection Alliance issued the following statement Friday: “Any obstacle to increasing the LAPD team must be eliminated, including any behavior that has not been allegedly not maintained. Our high standards as police officers are Think. Accountability is the cornerstone of any healthy organization and we think it is being applied to this particular event.”
The scandal is increasingly concerned with the gradual strata of LAPD and its slow recruitment rate. McDonnell acknowledged that at the time of appointment, the department had 1,200 fewer people than when it last served 15 years ago.
“We have the ability to put 60 classes in each course, and we don’t see close,” he said. He hopes the department will simplify the recruitment process soon.
The investigation may raise questions about what role the four supervisors have played in recent years in the selection and rejection of officer candidates.
The department’s proposed budget budget for fiscal year 2026 lost 150 police officers due to recruitment shortages and losses. According to public records, this will remain around 8,620 officers by June 30, 2026, the lowest deployment in about 30 years.
When the McDonald’s selection was announced last October, Mayor Karen Bass implemented several goals, including “growing up with him and strengthening LAPD.”
The deadly Palisades fire last month showed that the department could be extended in a major disaster, with the upcoming World Cup and Olympics looming, a huge challenge. Although the department’s rankings have narrowed, LAPD data suggests that many types of violent crimes are declining, especially homicides and shootings. However, McDonald said some smaller crimes may not be reported.
The findings of the investigation may have serious consequences for the department.
In 2022, a jury awarded CMDR. Lillian Carranza $4 million loss In her sexual harassment lawsuit against the city, a naked photo was tampered with to look like her and shared around the department. The city appealed the judgment.
In 2021, a Los Angeles policeman shared a photo of George Floyd “You hold your breath” In the form of a lover Avoid punishment After an internal community member discipline team, he found that he had no administrative charges.
Then-Police Chief Michelle Moore In May 2021, the official was directed as a group known as the Rights Commission and recommended the official to be fired. The chief has no right to fire officials.
Times worker Dr. Libor Jany contributed to the story.
