http://www.scpr.org/programs/ask-the-chief/ en-us © 2010 Southern California Public Radio KPCC 89.3, Southern California Public Radio Patt sits down with the Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck each month to “Ask the Chief" tough questions about crime in the big city. The LAPD is the second-largest local law enforcement agency in the United States. Patt sits down with the Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck each month to “Ask the Chief" tough questions about crime in the big city. The LAPD is the second-largest local law enforcement agency in the United States. KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio contact@kpcc.org No Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:16:57 -0800 KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio LAPD Chief Charlie Beck has been in the job for just over a year, and he can point to a decline in crime, with a homicide rate for 2010 that has dropped to the level of 1967, as a validation of his policing methods. But gang units being dismantled, diminishing budgets, charges of racial profiling on the part of LAPD officers and controversies over the use of deadly force continue to dog his efforts to raise morale and keep crime rates low. You can ask the hard questions about these issues and more as the chief joins Patt for our regular Q&A. LAPD Chief Charlie Beck has been in the job for just over a year, and he can point to a decline in crime, with a homicide rate for 2010 that has dropped to the level of 1967, as a validation of his policing methods. But gang units being dismantled, diminishing budgets, charges of racial profiling on the part of LAPD officers and controversies over the use of deadly force continue to dog his efforts to raise morale and keep crime rates low. You can ask the hard questions about these issues and more as the chief joins Patt for our regular Q&A. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/askthechief/20110209_askthechief.mp3.mp3 Wed, 9 Feb 2011 23:57:00 -0800 40:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/ask-the-chief/2011/02/09/ask-the-chief-for-february-9-2011/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Ask the Chief The LAPD defense of an officer’s shooting of a knife-wielding man this weekend, the latest clues in the case of the mysterious mummies found in a 30s era trunk, overtime cutbacks, new rules on DNA evidence… it’s all on the table as Patt sits down with LAPD Chief Charlie Beck in our ongoing series of conversations with L.A.’s finest. Join in – call us with your questions and comments. Ask the Chief The LAPD defense of an officer’s shooting of a knife-wielding man this weekend, the latest clues in the case of the mysterious mummies found in a 30s era trunk, overtime cutbacks, new rules on DNA evidence… it’s all on the table as Patt sits down with LAPD Chief Charlie Beck in our ongoing series of conversations with L.A.’s finest. Join in – call us with your questions and comments. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/askthechief/20100908_askthechief.mp3 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 23:49:00 -0700 40:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/ask-the-chief/2010/09/08/ask-the-chief-for-september-8-2010/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio The arrest of the Grim Sleeper brought a wave of relief to many families and an end to a 25-year investigation by the LAPD, who nabbed the killer with a piece of pizza and DNA. While an elusive killer is behind bars, what about police being in hot water as cell phone videos and pictures become key evidence in police brutality cases? Or there’s the issue of policing raves and illegal marijuana dispensaries, and a brand new jail sits empty because the city and the LAPD can’t afford to staff it. Chief Charlie Beck addresses these concerns and more as he sits down with Patt. Call in with your questions or comments. The arrest of the Grim Sleeper brought a wave of relief to many families and an end to a 25-year investigation by the LAPD, who nabbed the killer with a piece of pizza and DNA. While an elusive killer is behind bars, what about police being in hot water as cell phone videos and pictures become key evidence in police brutality cases? Or there’s the issue of policing raves and illegal marijuana dispensaries, and a brand new jail sits empty because the city and the LAPD can’t afford to staff it. Chief Charlie Beck addresses these concerns and more as he sits down with Patt. Call in with your questions or comments. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/askthechief/20100820_askthechief.mp3 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:49:00 -0700 40:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/ask-the-chief/2010/08/20/ask-the-chief-for-august-20-2010/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Call in with your questions and comments as Chief Charlie Beck sits down with Patt to discuss the issues facing the LAPD. On the table are the department’s unveiling of iWatch, a program that hopes to incorporate enable the public in tracking down terrorists; the recent clashing between bicyclists and officers (all of which are caught on video); backlogs of cases and closing of evidence rooms as a result of budget cuts; and how the Lakers/Celtics rivalry takes on a new form as Chief Charlie Beck and Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis trade bets. This and more… on Ask the Chief. Call in with your questions and comments as Chief Charlie Beck sits down with Patt to discuss the issues facing the LAPD. On the table are the department’s unveiling of iWatch, a program that hopes to incorporate enable the public in tracking down terrorists; the recent clashing between bicyclists and officers (all of which are caught on video); backlogs of cases and closing of evidence rooms as a result of budget cuts; and how the Lakers/Celtics rivalry takes on a new form as Chief Charlie Beck and Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis trade bets. This and more… on Ask the Chief. http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/askthechief/20100610_askthechief.mp3.mp3 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:49:00 -0700 40:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/ask-the-chief/2010/06/10/ask-the-chief-for-june-10-2010/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Your chance to ask your law and order question to top cop Chief Charlie Beck Your chance to ask your law and order question to top cop Chief Charlie Beck http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/askthechief/20100512_askthechief.mp3 Wed, 12 May 2010 23:49:00 -0700 40:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/ask-the-chief/2010/05/12/ask-the-chief-for-may-12-2010/ KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio Chief Charlie Beck answers your questions about the state of the LAPD. Major crime saw a 9% drop in LA last year, but in a recent interview Chief Beck said the city’s budget problems already mean fewer police on the streets. Can this trend in the crime rate continue in a city, and state, constantly in danger of running out of money? Chief Charlie Beck answers your questions about the state of the LAPD. Major crime saw a 9% drop in LA last year, but in a recent interview Chief Beck said the city’s budget problems already mean fewer police on the streets. Can this trend in the crime rate continue in a city, and state, constantly in danger of running out of money? http://media.scpr.org/podcasts/titlewave/20100430_askthechief.mp3 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:49:00 -0700 40:00 KPCC, Los Angeles, Southern California, LA http://www.scpr.org/programs/ask-the-chief/2010/04/30/ask-the-chief-for-april-30-2010/