"At least eight members of an LAPD anti-gang unit are under internal investigation for failing to activate their body-worn cameras and pulling people over without documenting the traffic stops, according to four sources with knowledge of the case."
"Officers from the 77th Street Division's gang enforcement detail were caught making so-called "ghost stops" while being monitored by undercover LAPD investigators, according to the four sources, who requested anonymity in order to discuss a confidential personnel matter."
"A department spokesperson confirmed Thursday that several employees had been placed on restricted duties, meaning they are temporarily prohibited from most public contact pending the outcome of the investigation. The LAPD is probing "potential policy and procedural violations" by officers in the 77th Street Division, the spokesperson said."
"Department policy requires officers to record most public encounters; the officers were accused of turning off their body cameras during critical moments - suggesting they may have been trying to"
At least eight LAPD members of an anti-gang unit are under internal investigation for failing to activate body-worn cameras and for pulling people over without documenting the traffic stops. Officers from the 77th Street Division’s gang enforcement detail were monitored by undercover LAPD investigators and were caught making so-called “ghost stops.” The LAPD placed several employees on restricted duties, temporarily limiting public contact while the investigation proceeds. The department is probing potential policy and procedural violations. The LAPD requires officers to record most public encounters, and the allegations include turning off cameras during critical moments. The Special Operations Division reportedly tailed officers under investigation, and prior discipline has involved other anti-gang units tied to undocumented stops.
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