Activists want to see Anaheim’s Public Safety Board turned into a full-fledged commission, while the police association says it should stay as is.
Tag: Anaheim Police
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LAPD Identifies Off-Duty Officer in Anaheim Altercation
The Los Angeles Police Department has identified the off-duty officer involved in a physical struggle with Anaheim teenagers as Kevin Ferguson.
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Hundreds Protest Anaheim Arrest of Teens in Confrontation with Off-Duty LAPD Officer
Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait and a city board responsible for hearing public grievances will address the controversy created by a confrontation between an off-duty Los Angeles police officer, who apparently fired his gun, and a group of teens that led to a demonstration by more than 200 people and the arrest of 23.
Posted inAnaheim, Housing & Homelessness, Outdoors, Top Stories
Anaheim Council Ready to Reconsider Its Anti-Camping Law
Responding to calls from homeless advocates, the Anaheim City Council is set to review a controversial anti-camping ordinance intended to discourage homeless encampments in public areas.
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A New and Nuanced Approach to Fighting an Old Crime
What law enforcement used to call pimping is now seen as human trafficking, and prostitutes are increasingly considered victims. These changes go beyond semantics — they signify what many argue is a more humane and effective response to prostitution.
Posted inAnaheim, Health & Wellness, News Briefs
Appellate Court Overturns Verdict That Cleared Anaheim Cop in 2012 Shooting
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals threw out a federal jury verdict that cleared an Anaheim police officer of any wrongdoing in fatal shooting of 25-year-old Manuel Diaz in July 2012.
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OC Muslims Voice Concerns About Backlash
Anaheim police held an open forum with the area’s Muslim community Wednesday to discuss their safety concerns in the wake of the San Bernardino massacre.
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Former Villa Park Councilwoman Arrested For Drunken Driving
Deborah Pauly, who is also a candidate for state assembly, was arrested after crashing her Porsche into a parked pickup truck. She also acknowledged making comments about the 9/11 terrorist attacks that the arresting officer might have construed as anti-Muslim.
Posted inAnaheim, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Report Recommends Changes for Anaheim PD
The report was commissioned in the aftermath of fatal police shootings in the summer of 2012 that triggered a downtown riot.
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Anaheim Police Face Scrutiny Over Cell Phone Spying
The Anaheim police chief defended his department’s use of cell phone spying devices known as StingRays, saying officers obtain court approval before using them. But questions remain.
