Phil Tingirides

LAPD

Guest

Commander of the LAPD’s South Bureau

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The Los Angeles Police Department says gang injunctions have been crucial in curbing gang activity and violence across neighborhoods.

Policing Gangs

The Los Angeles Police Department says gang injunctions have been crucial in curbing gang activity and violence across neighborhoods.

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2015 is turning out to be a violent year in many U.S. cities, and Los Angeles is no exception. More than 185 people have been killed so far this year.

Why is Violence On the Rise in South L.A.?

2015 is turning out to be a violent year in many U.S. cities, and Los Angeles is no exception. More than 185 people have been killed so far this year.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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