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.

When a Police Officer Kicks a Gang Member

Monday, May 18th, 2009 - by Jack Dunphy

What exactly constitutes police brutality?

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When Cops Can’t Use Lights and Sirens

Sunday, April 19th, 2009 - by Jack Dunphy

A former LAPD chief doesn't think police should be permitted to do everything necessary to get to an emergency as fast as possible.

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Caught on Tape: Police Beating Teen Girl

Thursday, March 5th, 2009 - by Jack Dunphy

I suspect I'm not the only cop who has watched that video and thought, "There but for the grace of God go I."

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Ex-Cop Arrested in Oscar Grant Shooting

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 - by Jack Dunphy

What really happened in the Oakland subway station on New Year's Day?

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Why Can’t Cops Enforce Immigration Laws?

Monday, December 8th, 2008 - by Jack Dunphy

LAPD officers will get a more active role in apprehending illegal alien gang members if a proposed law passes.

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LAPD Treats Gay Marriage Protests With Kid Gloves

Monday, November 17th, 2008 - by Jack Dunphy

As angry Prop 8 demonstrators block traffic and disrupt city life, officers are under orders to leave them alone.

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LAPD Chief Bratton’s Shameful Obama Endorsement

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 - by Jack Dunphy

It's just his latest act of political calculation and expediency.

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O.J. Finally Found Guilty

Sunday, October 5th, 2008 - by Jack Dunphy

Thirteen years too late, but sweet nonetheless. (Also, Roger L. Simon on Vindication For the Goldman Family)

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Thin Blue Line Wrapped in Red Tape at LAPD

Friday, September 5th, 2008 - by Jack Dunphy

Bureaucracy and politics come between the Los Angeles police and their work.

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Fight Cigarettes But Legalize Drugs?

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 - by Jack Dunphy

There are some good arguments against the war on drugs. But there are some nonsensical ones as well.

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