Notes from the February 12, 2013 Weekly Police Commission Meeting

• The Board of Police Commissioners observed a moment of silence for Monica Quan, Keith Lawrence, and Riverside Police Officer Michael Crain who were murdered last week by former Los Angeles Police Officer Christopher Dorner.  The Commission asked the public to keep the families of the victims in their thoughts and prayers.

• Police Commission President Andrea Ordin said she attended the Operations South Bureau reception for Deputy Chief Bob Green.  She said she was happy to see many government entity and community group representatives on hand.

• Police Commissioner Rafael Bernardino said he also attended the reception for Deputy Chief Bob Green and the remarks given by Chief Green were inspirational.  Commissioner Bernardino added the diversity of the crowd in attendance was a reflection of the community.

• Police Chief Charlie Beck said his heart goes out to the families of Monica Quan, Keith Lawrence and Riverside Police Officer Michael Crain during their time of grief.  He also expressed sympathy for the other Riverside Police Officer who was severely injured during an ambush attack by Christopher Dorner.  Chief Beck also stated he was able to meet with the two victims of mistaken identity over the weekend.  He described them as gracious in spirit and wished them a speedy recovery.  Chief Beck then offered an update on the Dorner case saying there continues to be a police presence in Big Bear and the Department continues to provide protection to 50 families.  He stated the Department is currently reviewing the Dorner complaint for any new allegations.  Chief Beck added the report will be made public and the Board of Police Commissioners, who he said was the most experienced and best qualified in the nation, would review the findings.

• The Inspector General’s report, dated February 4, 2013, relative to the Central Property Section inspection, was approved.  Inspector General Alexander Bustamante informed the Board the Department was given one day notice prior to the inspection taking place.  He said the inspection randomly selected firearms to see if they were on-hand and all items tested were properly entered.  Mr. Bustamante said the Department achieved 100% compliance for the inspection.  Commander Scott Kroeber, who oversees the division, attributed the success of the inspection to the division’s civilian employees and their attention to detail.

• The Department’s report, dated February 4, 2013, relative to the Ethics Enforcement Section quarterly report, fourth quarter 2012, was received.  The Board directed the Office of the Inspector General to submit an analysis of this report along with any appropriate recommendations to the Board.

• The Department’s report, dated February 8, 2013, relative to the amendment to joint powers agreement for the Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force (L.A. Impact), was approved and transmitted to City Council.

• The Department’s report, dated February 5, 2013, relative to the transmittal of the additional grant award acceptance for the 2010 port security grant program, was approved and transmitted to the Mayor.

• The Department’s report, dated February 8, 2013, relative to narcotics analysis laboratory trust fund expenditure plan no. 16 – overtime and equipment, was approved and transmitted to the Mayor and City Council.

• The Department’s report, dated February 5, 2013, relative to the destruction of obsolete original records for Newton Area, was approved and transmitted to the City Clerk, Records Management Officer.

• The Department’s report, dated February 5, 2013, relative to the destruction of obsolete original records for West Valley Area, was approved and transmitted to the City Clerk, Records Management Officer.

• The Department’s report, dated February 5, 2013, relative to the destruction of obso

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[R. Borriello]

This comment won't get approved but at least I will have my say. Where is your post apologizing to the citizens of Los Angeles for the GROSSLY negligent behavior of the officers who shot the poor 71 year old woman and her daughter and the man whose car was rammed by your department? it must be pure hell living in a city where you have to fear the very same who took an oath to serve and protect you. The actions of your department would make a perfect training example for other departments of how NOT to conduct yourselves as public servants in the law enforcement field. Your department is a disgrace and an embarrassment to the real heroes in law enforcement. Thankfully I don't depend on the LAPD to protect me and uphold the law in my city.