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Frank Stoltze
Public Safety Correspondent
Southern California has a long and troubled history when it comes to policing. I explore a continuing disconnect between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve, look at when reforms have worked and where and why tensions remain. I'm always examining whether justice is being served.
Stories by Frank Stoltze
2 former LA Sheriff's officials want Jim McDonnell's job
McDonnell skipped a Saturday forum, leaving the stage to retired Commander Bob Lindsey and retired Lt. Alex Villanueva.
10,000 people shouldn’t have guns in California — but it’ll take at least 4 years to get them back
The Department of Justice says it needs more money to beef up the team seizing weapons from people who are prohibited from owning them.
LA Sheriff ties $142M in overtime to 1,000 deputy vacancies
The vacancies and a budget deficit have forced the sheriff to postpone plans to equip nearly 6,000 deputies with body cameras, according to agency officials. Here's why there are so many unfilled positions.
Who's watching the police? The state of civilian oversight in Southern California
In California, relatively few law enforcement departments have civilian oversight. Where it is in place, nearly all are advisory.
Should civilians have subpoena power over the sheriff's department?
A watchdog group is pushing for an initiative to do just that. But they face stiff opposition — even from some members of the Civilian Oversight Commission.
Why a former police chief is backing a state bill to tighten standard for police shootings
When State Sen. Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) and Assemblywoman Shirley Weber (D-San Diego) introduced a bill Tuesday that would change the standard for when a police officer can shoot at a suspect, virtually nobody in law enforcement came to their support.
5 ways police shooting investigations could become more transparent
SB 1421 would end California's current prohibition on the release of information related to investigations into officer shootings and other serious uses of force.
SoCal cops charged with selling guns on the black market
Two members of the Gardena Police Department have been charged with illegally purchasing guns and selling about 100 firearms on the black market.
LAPD will make body camera videos public under new policy
The L.A. Police Commission has reversed the LAPD's prohibition on the release of video of officer-involved shootings and other serious incidents.
Protesters gather to welcome Trump to Los Angeles
This is Trump's first visit to the state as president. It comes as the Trump administration battles California over its refusal to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
$2.7 million settlement in traffic stop killing by LA Sheriff’s deputy
Deputy Nathan Gillespie said he shot Miguel Hernandez because he feared he was reaching for a gun. But officials say Gillespie failed to call for backup or take time to assess the situation.
No charges for ex-LAPD officer who killed Brendon Glenn
Despite a recommendation from LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, former Officer Clifford Proctor won't be charged in the 2015 killing of an unarmed homeless man in Venice.
The 3 California laws that sparked a lawsuit
The suit says California is deliberately trying to obstruct immigration enforcement with these recently passed laws. Here's what they do.
LA Police Commission wants fewer homeless arrests
The LAPD arrested more than 6,000 homeless people last year for misdemeanors like trespassing and drug offenses – even though the “guiding principle” in the mayor’s homeless strategy is “decriminalization.”
Mentally ill LA jail inmates need more ‘out-of-cell’ time, federal government says
A federal monitor says the L.A. Sheriff's Department is not giving all inmates with serious mental health problems enough time out of their cells.
