Los Angeles Webster Commission records, 1931-1992 (bulk 1991-1992).

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Los Angeles Webster Commission records, 1931-1992 (bulk 1991-1992).

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Chaired by former federal judge and FBI and CIA Director William H. Webster, the Webster Commission assessed law enforcement's performance in connection with the April, 1992 Los Angeles riots. The collection consists of materials collected and studied by the Commission over the course of its investigation. Materials pertain to both the Los Angeles incident specifically, and civil disturbance, riot control, and policing tactics in general.Included in the collection are the following: interviews with LAPD officers, law enforcement personnel, government officials, community leaders, and activists; articles, broadcasts, and press releases covering the riots; various tactical and contingency plans created for disasters and emergencies; reports, studies, and manuals about riot control and prevention; literature about community-based policing strategies; emergency plans and procedures developed by other cities; and after-action reports issued once the riots had subsided. Also featured are items related to the internal operations of the LAPD both before and during the riots, including activity reports, meeting agendas and minutes, arrest data, annual reports, curricula and educational materials, and personnel rosters.

50 linear ft. (40 boxes)

University of Southern California, USC Libraries

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University of Southern California, USC Libraries

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