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Los Angeles County Deputies Implements New Guidelines

By Walin & Klarich

A panel of veteran deputy officers has recommended that officers take a more conservative approach when dealing with armed suspects. This recommendation comes as a response to an increase in police shootings in Los Angeles County. Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca stated that the report, ?Split second decision: The dynamics of the chase in today?s society,? outlines eight scenarios, in which deputy caution and the increase use of calling for back up is heavily emphasized. These guidelines are said to be implemented immediately into the training of the Los Angeles County deputies with the goal that they will deter deputies from using gun force. A large amount of the incidents that have resulted in gunfights have taken place during the pursuit of a suspect, as deputies often run into dangerous situations instead of calling for assistance...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on March 30, 2010 (boomark / email).