Chapter 1: The Scandals Flashcards
What was the Rampart scandal?
Widespread corruption in the Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums (or CRASH) anti-gang unit of LAPD Rampart Division in the late 1990s. More than 70 police officers either assigned to or associated with the Rampart CRASH unit were implicated in some form of misconduct, making it one of the most widespread cases of documented police misconduct in United States history. +140 lawsuits; 125 million in settlements.
What is the Oakland Riders scandal?
Four Oakland officers that worked the midnight shift and likened themselves to peacekeepers or some mythical outlaw frontier. They allegedly assaulted, kidnapped, framed, and falsely arrested residents. 10.5 million in settlements.
What is the Office Sex scandal?
A female firefighter accused a dozen fireman, including 5 supervisors, of sexual harassment. She also alleged that she was sexual assaulted by two. $550,000 settlement.
What is the Dog Food Prank scandal?
A fireman was unknowingly feed dog food in spaghetti and claimed racial discrimination. 1.5 million settlement.
