Jack Dunphy

“Jack Dunphy” is the pseudonym of an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. The opinions expressed are his own and almost certainly do not reflect those of the LAPD management.

Identity Politics Brushed Aside in LAPD Chief Selection

Thursday, November 5th, 2009 - by Jack Dunphy

Deputy Chief Charlie Beck was one of the most qualified people vying for the position.

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LAPD Turns North Hollywood Upside Down After Synagogue Shooting

Friday, October 30th, 2009 - by Jack Dunphy

If only every shooting in Los Angeles got this kind of response.

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LAPD on Edge: Who Will Be the Next Police Chief?

Sunday, October 25th, 2009 - by Jack Dunphy

Lives depend on Mayor Villaraigosa's decision.

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When Disrupting Terrorists, LAPD Prefers Inoffensive to Effective

Saturday, October 10th, 2009 - by Jack Dunphy

The LAPD's new terrorism tipline, iWATCH, is hopelessy hamstrung by political correctness.

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Rural Mayor to Cops: Do Not Chase Criminals

Monday, September 28th, 2009 - by Jack Dunphy

Mayor Sallie Peake of Wellford, South Carolina, is no fan of police officers’ obligation to uphold the law.

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L.A. Police Chief Jumps Ship

Saturday, August 15th, 2009 - by Jack Dunphy

As the LAPD heads into potentially rough waters, its captain, William Bratton, has decided to go ashore.

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The Gates Arrest: Sgt. Crowley’s Nightmare Is All Too Real

Saturday, July 25th, 2009 - by Jack Dunphy

Like most police officers, I can sympathize with the cop who finds himself at the center of a racial firestorm. (Also read Roger Kimball: Calibrating Your Equivocation)

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Michael Jackson Could Have Used a ‘No’ Man

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 - by Jack Dunphy

Some valuable advice for the mega-celebrities among us.

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Lakers Riots Embarrass LAPD

Monday, June 22nd, 2009 - by Jack Dunphy

You just know there's a problem with the police response when the ACLU approves of it.

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Enough Slamming the LAPD Over ‘Racial Profiling’

Sunday, June 7th, 2009 - by Jack Dunphy

Violent crime in Los Angeles is dominated by blacks and Hispanics. Straw-man arguments can't alter this uncomfortable fact.

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