Key facts
- An LAPD Internal Affairs report described officers in a San Fernando Valley unit as operating like a "law enforcement gang."
- The report cited a "rampant culture of misconduct" within the unit.
- Another specialized unit in South L.A. is under investigation.
- The South L.A. unit is accused of turning off body cameras to conduct improper vehicle searches.
An internal report from the Los Angeles Police Department's Internal Affairs division has revealed significant misconduct within a unit operating in the San Fernando Valley. The report characterized the officers' behavior as akin to a "law enforcement gang," highlighting a "rampant culture of misconduct." In parallel, another specialized unit based in South Los Angeles is currently facing an investigation. Allegations against this unit include the deliberate disabling of body-worn cameras, which allegedly facilitated the improper stopping and searching of motorists' vehicles.