Rampart scandal

inspired by a real person. Rafael Perez, who was born in Puerto Rico, was an officer in the LAPD during the 1980’s to 1990’s. He joined the Rampart CRASH anti-gang unit in 1995. His involvement in the group was the driving force that introduced him into police corruption. He began dealing cocaine and became front and center in the scandal that wrapped the LAPD Rampart. The police misconduct was widespread within the CRASH unit. Perez was eventually arrested and made a deal with the…

Throughout the course of american history, U.S. involvement in foreign affairs has been heavily debated by Americans across the country. But by mid 1900’s, the arise of the Vietnam war and the decision by the US government to aid South Vietnam and stop communist North Vietnam created a controversy in our country like we have never seen before. One difference between this conflict and any other was the crucial role the the media played in turning the public’s opinion against the war. This was…

To protect and to serve, is how one would be able to describe law enforcement in a few words. As a society we believe that law enforcement is supposed to have one of the most rewarding and sacrificial jobs out there. Being able to be in any branch of law enforcement is no easy picnic. It is at times very difficult, demanding, and stressful. The men and women in law enforcement are made to be our heroes, to protect their community and to serve us with such pride and dignity. But what happens when…

found that some cocaine that was brought in as evidence was missing. (Para 4). Frontline (2014) states that LAPD Chief Bernard Parks puts together a task force to investigate the corrupt activity and ties to Death Row Records. The team was called the Rampart Corruption Task Force and their first task was to investigate and prosecute fellow Officer Rafael Perez. The task force did another audit of the property room and found that there were 7 pounds of cocaine missing. Frontline (2014) states…

Community policing is a working partnership with a community that helps improve the environment, to a better place to live and identify local crime and disorder problems. “Policing in a multicultural society is a hot topic that must begin with greater understanding of public opinions about police.” (Parsons, 2008). Liou & Savage (1996) stated that community policing can improve consistently the public safety and decrease crime rates within communities. Police has an issue with the race and…

eligible for mercenary enlistment, and in exchange the Confederation of Cantons granted them “corn, salt, or other commercial goods.”(4) During the summers the mercenaries would venture out into war. There they’d stand “tall and impenetrable” as a rampart of soldiers.(4) Following the summer wars they’d return to the Confederation with their spoils, and live out their winters warm and fed. By the 13th and 14th centuries the Swiss Cantons had become independent, but many of their men were…

The Mafia are some of America's favorite bad guys. They are the subject of countless television series, movies, and books. When people hear the term Mafia or Mob, they may often think of the violent and ruthless tactics they used to get what they wanted. What many do not realize is that, from the early to mid-twentieth century, the Mafia had a hand in many aspects of American culture that people still enjoy today. Prohibition arose out of the Progressive Era at the end of the eighteenth century…