Law Enforcement: Policies, Training, and Practices

Increase their efforts, already extensive, to assure that their per- sonnel adhere strictly to the policies established by their respective agencies, particularly the policies on escalation of force.

Expand community relations programs to provide citizens with greater opportunities to meet with law enforcement representatives in order to discuss problems arising from contacts between peace officers and members of the community.

Make known to the public the resources available within their departments for the investigation and resolution of citizens' com- plaints.

Inform citizen complainants not only of the disposition of their complaints, but also of all the facts and circumstances considered by their departments in arriving at a disposition. In addition, the Grand Jury recommends to the Los Angeles City Council and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, respectively, that a study be made to determine if current alleged peace officer misconduct investigative procedures are adequate, or if alternate investigative tech- niques and/or investigatory bodies should be established. And, finally, the Grand Jury urges the citizens of Los Angeles County to: