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The Los Angeles Police Protective League provided ReelUrbanNews.com with the following statement after learning via the Los Angeles Times that Los Angeles Police Chief, Charlie Beck has recommended criminal charges be filed against LAPD Officer, Clifford Proctor.
Chief Beck says he made the recommendation last month to Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey, who will ultimately decide whether to file charges against office Proctor.
According to the Los Angeles Police Protective League, unlike Lacey, the league has not viewed any physical evidence or video pertaining to the shooting death of Venice, California homeless man, Brendon Glen.
“When an officer feels compelled to discharge their weapon in the line-of-duty, it warrants a thorough and complete investigation, especially when a life is lost. In all officer-involved shootings, the District Attorney’s Office closely monitors the investigation. DA investigators are on scene immediately following an incident. The DA then makes an independent decision based on the facts as to whether or not a prosecution is warranted.
Chief Beck should stop trying to unduly influence the outcome of this decision, or compromise its objectivity in any manner. It’s unfortunate that Chief Beck has chosen to politically grandstand in the media instead of allowing this process to conclude and the District Attorney to make her independent decision. As such, we encourage facts, and not Chief Beck’s rhetoric, to be what guides the District Attorney’s ultimate decision on this matter.”
Craig Lally, President, LAPPL
