Finding Aid of the Los Angeles Webster Commission records
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Title: Los Angeles Webster Commission records
Collection number: 0244
Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
50.0 Linear feet
40 boxes
Date (bulk): Bulk, 1991-1992
Date (inclusive): 1931-1992
Abstract: On April 29, 1992, the city of Los Angeles erupted into riots after four LAPD officers accused of beating motorist Rodney
King were acquitted of all criminal charges. The effects were catastrophic; in total, the chaos persisted for six days and
resulted in 58 deaths, 2,383 injuries, and nearly a billion dollars in property damage. The extent of the human and material
losses incurred from the riots, coupled with intense public scrutiny of the LAPD, led the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners
to establish the Webster Commission to assess law enforcement's performance in connection with the riots. Included in this
collection are interviews, article clippings, broadcasts, reports, emergency operations plans, and internal LAPD documents
that were collected and analyzed by the Commission over the course of its study.
creator:
Los Angeles (Calif.). Police Commission.
Historical note
On April 29, 1992, riots erupted in Los Angeles just minutes after four LAPD officers were acquitted by a California jury
in the controversial and highly publicized Rodney King trial. The officers, who were Caucasian and Latino, had been charged
with using excessive force in the apprehension of King, who was African American, after a high-speed automobile chase that
was caught on tape. The riots lasted for six days and resulted in widespread looting, assault, arson, and murder throughout
much of Los Angeles and its suburbs. All-in-all, 58 people died, 2,383 were injured, and close to a billion dollars in property
damage was sustained.
Once the violence had subsided, the LAPD and the Chief of Police, Daryl Gates, came under intense scrutiny for using excessive
force in the King incident, for failing to prepare for civil unrest prior to the acquittals, and for not reacting swiftly
and sufficiently to end the violence. Private citizens, community activists, politicians, the media, and many law enforcement
officials cast their doubts as to whether the LAPD was capable of adequately serving and protecting the citizens of Los Angeles.
By a motion adopted on May 11, 1992, the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners spearheaded an investigation aimed at examining
law enforcement's performance in connection with the riots. Former federal judge and director of the FBI and CIA, William
H. Webster, was selected by the Board to preside over the investigation. Hubert Williams, head of a respected law enforcement
think tank and the former Police Director of Newark, New Jersey, was named second-in-command. Webster and Williams were assisted
by more than 100 attorneys and a small staff on loan from other cities' police departments to conduct the study.
Five months later, the Webster Commission concluded its study and synthesized its findings in a report entitled
The City in Crisis that was presented to the Board of Police Commissioners on October 21, 1992. The report concluded that no one entity was
entirely to blame for the events following the Rodney King acquittals; rather, rioting became rampant due to a general lack
of emergency preparedness and poor coordination between the LAPD and city leaders. The report concluded with three recommendations
aimed at preventing similar occurrences in the future:
(1) The LAPD should place a greater emphasis on basic patrol duties by re-allocating police officers away from special units
and toward patrol assignments.
(2) Both the LAPD and the City of Los Angeles should devote more resources to emergency response planning and training.
(3) The city should overhaul its emergency operations center and emergency communications system to better coordinate emergency
response procedures.
In its investigation, the Webster Commission took into account information attained from a wide variety of sources, including
LAPD officers, other law enforcement personnel, politicians, the media, and community leaders.
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Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended
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Preferred Citation
[Box/folder# or item name], Los Angeles Webster Commission records, Collection no. 0244, Regional History Collections, Special
Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Acquisition
The collection was given to the University of Southern California on October 30, 1992 by the Special Advisor to the Board
of Police Commissioners of the City of Los Angeles.
Arrangement
For the most part, the collection's contents have been kept within their original groupings. Original folder titles and series
titles were used to describe the materials when the titles could be deciphered. Otherwise, folder and series titles were assigned
based on the contents.
Scope and Content
Chaired by former federal judge and FBI and CIA Director William H. Webster, the Los Angeles 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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Briseno, Theodore J. -- Archives
Gates, Daryl F., 1926-2010 -- Archives
King, Rodney, 1965-2012 -- Archives
Koon, Stacey C., 1950- -- Archives
Los Angeles (Calif.). Police Commission. -- Archives
Los Angeles (Calif.). Police Dept. -- Archives
Powell, Laurence -- Archives
Webster, William H. -- Archives
Williams, Hubert, 1939- -- Archives
Wind, Timothy E. -- Archives
Clippings
Correspondence
Criminal investigation--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources
Criminal investigation--History--20th century--Archival resources
Emergency management--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources
Emergency management--California--Planning--Archival resources
Floppy disks
Interviews--United States--20th century--Archival resources
Los Angeles (Calif.)--History--Archival resources
Mass media and ethnic relations--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources
Mass media and race relations--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources
Newsletters
Police brutality--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources
Police corruption--California--Los Angeles--History--Archival resources
Police misconduct--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources
Police--California--Los Angeles--History--20th century--Archival resources
Police--Complaints against--California--Los Angeles--History--20th century--Archival resources
Police-community relations--California--Los Angeles--History--20th century--Archival resources
Press releases
Race riots--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources
Reports
Riot control--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources
Riots--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources
Trials (Police misconduct)--California--Los Angeles--Archival resources
Videotapes
Watts (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Box 1
Community Plans for the City of Los Angeles
1988-1992
Scope and Content
The series consists of community plans developed for several neighborhoods within the city of Los Angeles. Items are arranged
alphabetically according to location name.
Box 1, Folder 1
Arleta/Pacoima
1990-1991
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Arleta and Pacoima areas.
Box 1, Folder 2
Bel Air/Beverly Crest
1991-1992
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Bel Air and Beverly Crest areas.
Box 1, Folder 3
Boyle Heights
1991 March
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Boyle Heights area.
Box 1, Folder 4
Brentwood/Pacific Palisades
1991 April 1
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Brentwood and Pacific Palisades areas.
Box 1, Folder 5
Canoga Park/Winnetka/West Hills
1991 June
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Canoga Park, Winnetka, and West Hills areas.
Box 1, Folder 6
Community Development Commission (CDC) Sites In Los Angeles County and Unincorporated Areas
Undated
Scope and Content
Number of Unincorporated buildings in various areas
Box 1, Folder 7
Community Plan/Map
1989 October 25
Scope and Content
Memoranda delineating changes to community plans.
Box 1, Folder 8
Encino/Tarzana
1991 April 1
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Encino and Tarzana areas.
Box 1, Folder 9
Granada Hills/Knollwood
1991 April 1
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Granada Hills and Knollwood areas.
Box 1, Folder 10
Hollywood
1988 August 11
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Hollywood area.
Box 1, Folder 11
Los Angeles/Central City
1999 April 1
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Central City area.
Box 1, Folder 12
Los Angeles/Central City North
1989 April
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Central City North area.
Box 1, Folder 13
Los Angeles/Harbor Gateway
1991 April 1
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Harbor Gateway area.
Box 1, Folder 14
Los Angeles/Northeast
1992 July 23
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Northeast area of the city.
Box 1, Folder 15
Los Angeles/South Central
1991 March
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the South Central area.
Box 1, Folder 16
Los Angeles/Southeast
1990 December
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Southeast area of the city.
Box 1, Folder 17
Los Angeles/West
1990 December
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the West Los Angeles area.
Box 1, Folder 18
Los Angeles/West Adams/Baldwin Hills/Leimert Park
1992 April 24
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the West Adams, Baldwin Hills, and Leimert Park areas.
Box 1, Folder 19
Los Angeles/Westchester/Playa del Rey
1989 May 30
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Westchester and Playa del Rey areas.
Box 1, Folder 20
Los Angeles/Westwood
1989 February 2
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Westwood area.
Box 1, Folder 21
Mission Hills/Panorama City/Sepulveda
1990 December
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Mission Hills, Panorama City, and Sepulveda areas.
Box 1, Folder 22
North Hollywood
1990 December
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the North Hollywood area.
Box 1, Folder 23
Northridge
1990 December
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Northridge area.
Box 1, Folder 24
Palms/Mar Vista/Del Rey
1991 April 1
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Palms, Mar Vist, and Del Rey areas.
Box 1, Folder 25
Reseda/West Van Nuys
1991
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Reseda and Van Nuys areas.
Box 1, Folder 26
San Pedro
1990
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the San Pedro area.
Box 1, Folder 27
Sherman Oaks/Studio City/Toluca Lake
1990 September
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Sherman Oaks, Studio City, and Toluca Lake areas.
Box 1, Folder 28
Silverlake/Echo Park
1992 January 10
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Silverlake and Echo Park areas.
Box 1, Folder 29
Sunland-Tujunga/Lake View Terrace/Shadow Hills
1991 April
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Sunland-Tujunga, Lake View Terrace, and Shadow Hills
areas.
Box 1, Folder 30
Sun Valley
1990 December
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Sun Valley area.
Box 1, Folder 31
Sylmar
1991 April
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Sylmar area.
Box 1, Folder 32
Van Nuys/North Sherman Oaks
1991 June
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Van Nuys and North Sherman Oaks areas.
Box 1, Folder 33
Venice
1992 July 23
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Venice area.
Box 1, Folder 34
Westlake
1992 February 14
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Westlake area.
Box 1, Folder 35
Wilshire
1990 December
Scope and Content
Neighborhood community plan developed by the city of Los Angeles for the Wilshire area.
Box 1
Community Meetings
1992 August-October
Scope and Content
In addition to interviewing law enforcement personnel and elected officials, the Webster Commission also solicited the opinion
of community members during the course of its investigation. Toward this end, the Commission organized a series of community
meetings in several Los Angeles neighborhoods, which provided the average citizen an opportunity to express his/her concerns
regarding the riots and the adequacy of law enforcement's response. Included in the series are summaries and transcripts from
several of these meetings, as well as surveys and questionnaires that captured the communities' perceptions of police-community
relations within Los Angeles.
Box 1, Folder 36
Community Meeting Summaries
1992 September 27
Scope and Content
Complaints made by citizens about the lack of police in certain areas.
Box 1, Folder 37
Community Attitude Study; Compiled Responses
1992 October 5
Scope and Content
A survey analyzing how residents from South Central Los Angeles feel about the LAPD.
Box 1, Folder 38
Community Meeting Transcript #1: Foshay
1992 September 8
Scope and Content
Transcript from a meeting held by the Webster Commission to better understand how the community felt about the 1992 riots.
The meeting was held at Foshay Junior High School.
Box 1, Folder 39
Community Meeting Summaries
1992 September 10-23
Scope and Content
Summaries of all the community meetings the Webster Commission hosted in South Central Los Angeles.
Box 1, Folder 40
Community Meetings Announcement Cross Reference Study
1992 September-October
Scope and Content
Further analytical connections made through the South Central questionnaire.
Box 1, Folder 41
A Study on the Diversity and Breakdown of Different Races in Accordance with the Questionnaire they asked in South Central
Los Angeles
1992 August 19
Box 1-2
Media Coverage of the Los Angeles Riots
1982 April-1992 October
Scope and Content
The series is comprised of various media accounts of the 1992 Los Angeles riots. Included are several newspaper clippings
and press releases about the riots; transcripts from interviews and speeches delivered by law enforcement officials; magazine
and journal articles about riots, urban disorder, and community-oriented policing; and details pertaining to the emergency
operations master plan and procedures for the city of Los Angeles.
Box 1, Folder 42
Article clippings about the Rodney King verdict
1992 March 14-May 25
Scope and Content
A variety of newspaper clippings regarding the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
Box 1, Folder 43
Article clippings discussing the strengths and weaknesses of the emergency plan in Los Angeles
1992 October 16
Box 1, Folder 44
Letters to the Editor,
Los Angeles Times
1992 July 8
Scope and Content
Complaints made by citizens about the unequal number of Hispanics arrested compared to African Americans during the riots.
Box 2, Folder 1
Los Angeles Times newspaper articles mentioning the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
1992 May
Box 2, Folder 2
Newspaper articles about the 1992 Los Angeles riots
1992 May 7-June 9
Box 2, Folder 3
Understanding the Riots: The Path to Fury
1992 May 11
Scope and Content
A special report produced by the
Los Angeles Times that discusses the combination of factors that led up to the 1992 riots.
Box 2, Folder 4-7
Los Angeles Times newspaper articles about the 1992 riots
1992 June-September
Box 2, Folder 8
Philadelphia Inquirer with cover letter in reference to the 1992 riots
1992 July 23
Box 2, Folder 9
Newspaper articles about the 1992 riots
1992 April-July
Box 2, Folder 10
Public Relations by Boonshaft-Lewis and Savitch
1992 May 11-22
Scope and Content
Summary of a Webster Commission research team led by Deputy Special Advisor Hubert Williams.
Box 2, Folder 11
RAND Press Release
1992
Scope and Content
Study of crimes and the diversity of ethnicities arrested during the 1992 riots.
Box 2, Folder 12
Radio Interview with Daryl Gates about the 1992 riots
1992 May 26
Box 2, Folder 13
Radio and Television Interview between Daryl Gates and Michael Moulin about the 1992 riots
1992 May 22-26
Box 2, Folder 14
News Transcript - National Public Radio's
All Things Considered
1992 July 9
Scope and Content
Interview with Al Gore about his role as the vice presidential candidate.
Box 2, Folder 15
Speech - Joseph McNamara:
The Los Angeles Riots and the Crisis in American Police
1992 May-June
Scope and Content
Article about the 1992 riots and America's police force.
Box 2, Folder 16
Speech - Remarks of Judge Higginbotham at Investiture of Chief Williams
1992 June 30
Box 2, Folder 17-24
Articles From Professional Magazines
1984-1990
Scope and Content
Articles from professional magazines discussing urban violence, civil disorder, and policing tactics.
Box 2, Folder 17
False Alligators and Fuzzy Data: A New Look at Crime Analysis
1990 March
Scope and Content
Analysis on false allegations of rape.
Box 2, Folder 18
Information Bridges to Breach Interagency Barriers
1990 October 15
Scope and Content
An article from the October 15, 1990 edition of
Law Enforcement News about removing information barriers that compromise relations between police and prosecutors.
Box 2, Folder 19
Journal of Black Studies:
The Politics of Urban Violence
1985
Scope and Content
Discussion of theories about violence in black ghettos during the 1960s.
Box 2, Folder 20
Journal of Community Psychology:
Homicides and Race Riots
1988 April
Scope and Content
A study and analysis about homicides and race riots.
Box 2, Folder 21
Local Police Force Size and the Severity of the 1960s Black Rioting
1988
Scope and Content
A study about the relationship between police force size and the severity of black rioting that occured in cities during the
1960s.
Box 2, Folder 22
Police Studies:
Police and Violent Protests in London: A Comparative Perspective
1988 Fall
Box 2, Folder 23
Police Studies:
Handling Urban Disorders
1984
Scope and Content
An article about how the police have rights to professionally manage peaceful demonstrators.
Box 2, Folder 24
Law Enforcement News:
Three Cities, Three Riots, Three Responsibilities
1989 September 30
Scope and Content
Summaries of racially tinged police violence in three cities.
Box 2, Folder 25-29
Articles From Various Sources
1982 April-1990 November
Scope and Content
Articles related to various issues within the policing field.
Box 2, Folder 25
Assessing the Potential for Community Disorder
1982 April
Scope and Content
An introduction to two mobilization procedures from the Chicago Police Department's new disorder control plan.
Box 2, Folder 26
The Community Policing Challenge
1990 November
Box 2, Folder 27
Community Policing is Not Police-Community Relations
1990 October
Scope and Content
An article about how community policing does not address contemporary issues such as drug violence.
Box 2, Folder 28
Coping with Fear: Citizen Oriented Police Enforcement in Baltimore County, Maryland
1986 January
Box 2, Folder 29
Police Magazine-
Private Eyes
1990 November
Scope and Content
Article about how neighborhoods call in private security companies to secure their enforcement needs.
Box 2, Folder 30
Los Angeles Times Special Series about the Genesis of the Riots.
1992 May 7
Box 2, Folder 31-33
Emergency Operations Master Plan and Procedures
1991 June
Scope and Content
Two emergency response plans: one developed for Los Angeles by the city's Emergency Operations Organization (EOO), and another
developed for the state of California by the Governor's Office of Emergency Services.
Box 3, 12
Incidents that Occurred During the 1992 Riots
Scope and Content
The series is comprised of detailed analyses of incidents that occurred during the 1992 Los Angeles riots. Included are graphs,
statistics, figures, and spreadsheets that summarize data involving police deployment, incident calls, structural fires, and
arrests. Materials are presented through charts, graphs, tables, and a group of floppy disks.
Box 3, Folder 4-7
Office of the Special Advisor/Deployment Analysis
1992 September 3
Scope and Content
A graph and chronology of police deployment during the 1992 riots.
Box 3, Folder 8-9
Office of the Special Advisor/Incident Database Analysis
1992 September 3
Scope and Content
An extensive summary of incidents through either 9-1-1 calls or police radio.
Box 3, Folder 10
Office of the Special Advisor/Fire Database Analysis
1992 September 3
Scope and Content
Summaries and graphs of structure fires occuring in the city of Los Angeles between April 29 and May 4, 1992. Fire data are
organized by the four LAPD geographic bureaus.
Box 3, Folder 11-13
Office of the Special Advisor/Arrests Database Analysis
1992 September 3
Scope and Content
A summary of arrests during the 1992 riots.
Box 12
Incident Data on Floppy Disks
1992 September 3
Physical Description:
15 disks
Scope and Content
A series of floppy disks that contain incident data from the 1992 riots. Topics include 9-1-1 calls, arrest data, and other
incidents.
Box 2-3
Independent Investigation of the LAPD
1992
Scope and Content
Included in the series are reports that summarize independent investigations about both the LAPD and other instances of urban
violence and civil unrest. The reports were produced by various commissions and advisory bodies on civil disorders.
Box 2, Folder 34
Report of the Independent Commission on the Los Angeles Police Department
1991
Box 2, Folder 35-36
Report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, excerpts from the Kerner Commission
1968
Scope and Content
A report from a commission created by President Lyndon B. Johnson in the wake of the riots in Newark, New Jersey and Detroit,
Michigan. The report discusses these riots, as well as disorders in 22 other cities, with an emphasis on their participants
and the adequacy of law enforcement's response.
Box 2, Folder 37
Guidelines for Civil Disorder Mobilization and Planning
1968 September
Scope and Content
A police plan with guidelines developed for the President's Commission on Civil Disorders (Kerner Commission) in 1968, under
a grant from the Department of Justice. This work is referred to in the Kerner Commission Report as the
Model Operations Plan.
Box 2, Folder 38
The Kerner Report Revisited
1970 June
Scope and Content
The final report from the assembly on the Kerner report revisited, and background papers prepared on various areas of concern
to the Kerner Commission.
Box 3, Folder 1
Violence in the City: An End or a Beginning? a report by the Governor's Commission on the Los Angeles riots
1965 December 2
Scope and Content
A report looking at the circumstances surrounding the Watts riots of 1965, and how the riots could have possibly been prevented.
Box 3, Folder 2
Governor's Commission on the Los Angeles Riots: Staff Report of Actions Taken to Implement the Recommendations in the Commission
Report
1966 August 17
Scope and Content
Inventory prepared by the Governor's staff describing steps taken to implement commission recommendations such as changes
in educational funding, law enforcement, and employment and training programs.
Box 3, Folder 3
Report of the Philadelphia Special Investigation Commission: MOVE
1986
Scope and Content
Assessing the Philadelphia Police Department's use of force during the raid of a house owned by MOVE, a radical anti-establishment
group.
Box 3
Reports on Riot Control
1968-1992
Scope and Content
Included in the series are several reports and a book pertaining to the prevention and control of riots and civil disturbances.
These materials are authored by law enforcement personnel and government officials.
Box 3, Folder 14
Basic Course Unit Guide on Crisis Management, by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
1988 May
Scope and Content
Guidelines for performance objective-based law enforcement training, developed by California law enforcement trainers and
criminal justice educators of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
Box 3, Folder 15
Report of the Task Force on Disorders and Terrorism
1976
Scope and Content
One of five reports by the National Advisory Committee on criminal justice standards and goals.
Box 3, Folder 16
Riot Control Material and Techniques, by Colonel Rex Applegate
1981
Scope and Content
A report that discusses the control of mob violence and the maintenance of public order through the use of force.
Box 3, Folder 17
Report on Civil Disorder Control, by David J. Farmer
1968
Scope and Content
A report that outlines a planning program of municipal coordination and cooperation during a major emergency or civil disturbance.
Box 3, Folder 18
Riot Control, by Anthony Deane-Drummond
1975
Scope and Content
A study about the problems of riot control, and suggested solutions to these problems.
Box 3, Folder 19
Why Re-Invent the Wheel? Civil Disorder in Late '60s Led to Police Training Programs, by Betty Bosarge
1992 May
Scope and Content
Suggested course outline for police training programs to teach officers how to communicate effectively with all members of
the community.
Box 3, Folder 20
Prevention and Control of Collective Violence, Volume I: Guidelines for the Chief of Police, by W. Thomas Callahan
1973 December 10
Scope and Content
A set of operational guidelines for law enforcement agencies to follow in order to prevent and control collective violence.
The guidelines are based on the techniques and experiences of 14 city police departments and five state law enforcement agencies.
Box 3, Folder 21
A Police Bibliography of Riot Control, by Jack E. Whitehouse
1976
Scope and Content
A bibliography of published and unpublished sources related to riot control and the management of dangerous situations.
Box 3-4
Police and Community Relations
1967-1992
Scope and Content
Materials in the series pertain to the relationship between police officials and the communities they serve in the context
of riot prevention and control. Included are interviews and roundtable discussions with law enforcement personnel from several
major cities, pamphlets and newsletters produced by the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University, several reports
and studies pertaining to civil disorder, and a series of articles about community-based policing reproduced by the Traffic
Institute.
Box 4, Folder 1-20, Box 3, Folder 22-30
Police Department Interviews
1989-1992
Scope and Content
Interviews with police officials from several major jurisdictions about their departments' operations.
Box 3, Folder 22
Chicago: Roundtable #1
1992 August 12-13
Scope and Content
An interview with three members of the Chicago Police Department: Deputy Superintendent of Investigative Services George Ruckrich,
Chief of the Patrol Division John Cadogan, and Deputy Chief of the Patrol Division John Corless. Topics include written plans,
command and control, communications, mass arrest procedures, and specific incidents.
Box 3, Folder 23
Detroit: Buck
1992 August 11
Scope and Content
An interview with Sergeant Christopher Buck of the Detroit Police Department about media, community relations, and inter-agency
contact.
Box 3, Folder 24
Detroit: Harris
1992 August 11
Scope and Content
An interview with Lieutenant Crystal Harris of the Detroit Police Department about training and community relations.
Box 3, Folder 25
Detroit : Jackson
1992 August 11
Scope and Content
An interview with Inspector Andrea Jackson of the Detroit Police Department about command posts, command and control, equipment,
planning, training, incidents, communications, and inter-agency agreements.
Box 3, Folder 26
Detroit: Logan
1992 August 10
Scope and Content
An interview with Inspector Chester Logan of the Detroit Police Department about planning, command and control, mass arrest
procedures, community relations, and training.
Box 3, Folder 27
Detroit: McKane
1992 August 10
Scope and Content
An interview with Commander Daniel McKane of the Detroit Police Department about community relations, planning, command and
control, and training and tactics.
Box 3, Folder 28
Detroit: Prince
1992 August 11
Scope and Content
An interview with Lieutenant Donald Prince of the Detroit Police Department about crowd control tactics, chain of command,
equipment, planning and training, mass arrest procedures, inter-agency agreements, information gathering, and media coverage.
Box 3, Folder 29
Detroit: Stowers
1992 August 11
Scope and Content
An interview with Sergeant Johnnie Stowers of the Detroit Police Department about communications, equipment, command and control,
and training.
Box 3, Folder 30
Detroit: Topp
1992 August 10
Scope and Content
An interview with Commander Nathaniel Topp of the Detroit Police Department about departmental organization, a description
of the Department's 6th Precinct, command and control, mobilization, command posts, tactics, equipment, residency requirements,
media, community relations, inter-agency contact, planning and training, mass arrest procedures, and incidents.
Box 4, Folder 1
Metro-Dade: Moore
1992 August 24
Scope and Content
An interview with Lieutenant Alfred "Rocky" Moore, Deputy Director of the Communications section of the Metro Dade police
force.
Box 4, Folder 2
Metro-Dade: Roundtable #2
1992 August 24
Scope and Content
Lozano trial contingency plan.
Box 4, Folder 3-5
Unmarked Lozano Trial Mobilization After Action Plan
1989 December 6-7
Scope and Content
After-action report issued by the Metro-Dade Police Department in regards to the trial of Officer William Lozano.
Box 4, Folder 6
Metro-Dade: Roundtable #8
1992 August 27
Scope and Content
A roundtable discussion with Deputy Director T.A. "Tom" Arnold, Chief Tom Lamont, and Lieutenant Randy Watson of the Metro
Dade Police Department.
Box 4, Folder 7
Neward: Roundtable #9
1992 August 24
Scope and Content
A roundtable discussion with Newark's Director of Police, Deputy Chief of Staff, Executive Assistant, and Sergeant in Charge
of Resource Allocation Planning, about a variety of policing issues.
Box 4, Folder 8
Oakland: Shinn
1992 August 10
Scope and Content
An interview with Sergeant Dennis Shinn of the Oakland Police Department.
Box 4, Folder 9
Oakland: MacFarlane
1992 August 10-11
Scope and Content
An interview with Sergeant William MacFarlane, Sergeant Dennis Shinn, Lieutenant Charles Nelson, and Deputy Chief Robert Nichelini
of the Oakland Police Department. Topics include planning, command and control, inter-agency coordination, resources, communications,
mass arrests, and community relations.
Box 4, Folder 10
Oakland: Nelson
1992 August 10-11
Scope and Content
An interview with Lieutenant Charles Nelson, Sergeant Dennis Shinn, Sergeant William MacFarlane, and Deputy Chief Robert Nichelini
of the Oakland Police Department. Topics include planning, command and control, inter-agency coordination, resources, communications,
mass arrests, and community relations.
Box 4, Folder 11
Oakland: Nichelini
1992 August 10-11
Scope and Content
An interview with Deputy Chief Robert Nichelini, Sergeant Dennis Shinn, Lieutenant Charles Nelson, and Sergeant William MacFarlane
of the Oakland Police Department. Topics include planning, command and control, inter-agency coordination, resources, communications,
mass arrests, and community relations.
Box 4, Folder 12
New York: Roundtable #7
1992 September 1
Scope and Content
A study of the New York City police force.
Box 4, Folder 13-15
Miami: Roundtable #3
1989 January 16- 23
Scope and Content
Materials related to the Overtown Civil Disturbance of 1989. Included are an after-action report, a presentation delivered
by police to the City Commission, an interview, emergency response plans, and annual reports issued by the Miami Police Department
in 1989 and 1990.
Box 4, Folder 16
Philadelphia: Roundtable #4
1992 August 27
Scope and Content
A summary of impressions, conclusions, and opinions of an interview between district attorney and chief inspector Vincent
Greene.
Box 4, Folder 17
Philadelphia: Roundtable #5
1992 August 24
Scope and Content
A summary of an interview with Philadelphia Police Department Officers Joseph Wardell, Robin Gray, Greg Masi and Billy Market.
Box 4, Folder 18
Philadelphia: Roundtable #6
1992 August 20
Scope and Content
A summary of an interview with Chief Inspector William Bergman and Chief Inspector John Maxwell.
Box 4, Folder 19
San Antonio: Roundtable #10
1992 September 1
Scope and Content
An interview with Robert H. Heuck of the San Antonio Police Department. The interview served as a comparison study in which
the operations of the San Antonio Police Department were compared with those of the LAPD.
Box 4, Folder 20
San Diego: Roundtable #11
1992 September 15
Scope and Content
Roundtable discussion with City of San Diego Police Department personnel. The interview served as a comparison study in which
the operations of the San Diego Police Department were compared with those of the LAPD.
Box 4, Folder 21-30
Michigan State University
1988-1992
Scope and Content
Pamphlets and newsletters about community-based policing published by Michigan State University's School of Criminal Justice.
Box 4, Folder 21
Community Policing and the Challenge of Diversity, by the National Center for Community Policing, School of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University
1991
Scope and Content
A report discussing the merits of community-based policing in an increasingly diverse society.
Box 4, Folder 22
Community Policing: The Line Officer's Perspective, by the National Neighborhood Foot Patrol Center, School of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University
1991
Scope and Content
Community Policing Series No. 11. A pamphlet which discusses the strengths and weaknesses of community-based policing.
Box 4, Folder 23
Community Policing Programs: A Twenty Year View, by the National Neighborhood Foot Patrol Center, School of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University
1991
Scope and Content
Community Policing Series No. 10. A pamphlet analyzing cities that have implemented community-based policing programs.
Box 4, Folder 24
Community Policing: Would You Know It If You Saw It? by the National Neighborhood Foot Patrol Center, School of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University
1988
Scope and Content
Community Policing Series No. 16. A pamphlet which discusses practical criteria for assessing whether a city's police force
has adopted a community-based approach.
Box 4, Folder 25
Footprints #1: The Community Policing Newsletter, Volume IV, No. 1, by Michigan State University
1992 Winter/Spring
Scope and Content
A newsletter which features the prevention of individual and systemic corruption and discusses other community-based policing
issues.
Box 4, Folder 26
Footprints #2: The Community Policing Newsletter, Vol. III No. 3, by Michigan State University
1990 Winter
Scope and Content
A newsletter which features Neighborhood Network Centers and discusses other issues related to community-based policing.
Box 4, Folder 27
Footprints #3: The Community Policing Newsletter, Vol. III No. 1 & 2, by Michigan State University
1991 Spring/ Summer
Scope and Content
A newsletter which features community policing as a tool to curb police brutality.
Box 4, Folder 28
Preventing Civil Disturbances: A Community Policing Approach, by the National Center for Community Policing, School of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University
1989
Scope and Content
Community Policing Series No. 18. Overviews of urban riots, specifically in Detroit.
Box 4, Folder 29
Rapid Response and Community Policing: Are They Really in Conflict? by the National Center for Community Policing, School of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University
1990
Scope and Content
Community Policing Series No. 20. Looks at why communities feel the need for police is eminent.
Box 4, Folder 30
Toward Development of Meaningful and Effective Performance Evalutations, by the National Center for Community Policing, School of Criminal Justice, Michigan State University
1992
Scope and Content
Community Policing Series No. 22. Tools for communities to use to evaluate their police officers.
Box 4, Folder 31
National Institute of Justice:
Police Riot Control Standards
1992 May 15
Box 4, Folder 32
Pasadena Housing Authority: Assistance Program
Undated
Scope and Content
Regulations for housing projects in Pasadena, California.
Box 4, Folder 33
Police Executive Research Forum:
Report on the Conference on Civil Disorders
1980 June-July
Scope and Content
A summary of the proceedings of a conference on the prevention and control of civil disorders held on June 30 and July 1,
1980, sponsored by the Police Executive Research Forum.
Box 4, Folder 34
The Big Six: Policing America's Largest Cities, by Antony Pate and Edwin E. Hamilton of the Police Foundation
1991
Scope and Content
A comparative analysis of police operations in the nation's [then] six largest cities: Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles,
New York, and Philadelphia.
Box 4, Folder 35
The Challenge of Crime in a Free Society, by the President's Commission On Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice
1967
Scope and Content
The challenge of finding a balance between justice and oppression.
Box 4, Folder 36
Task Force Report: The Police, by the President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice
1967
Scope and Content
Police organization and chain of command.
Box 4, Folder 37
Bibliography of Selected RAND Publications:
Criminality, Justice, and Public Safety
1991
Box 4, Folder 38
RAND Report: Los Angeles Riot Arrest and Crime Pattern, Demographic Pattern
1992
Scope and Content
A summary of the demographic distribution of arrests during the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
Box 4, Folder 39
RAND Study: Blacks Represented Just 36% of Riot Suspects, by Katharine A. Schmidt
1992 June 24
Scope and Content
A newspaper article which summarized a study published by the RAND Corporation showing that African-Americans represented
just 36 percent of riot suspects.
Box 4, Folder 40
Southern California Gas Emergency Response Center/ South Central Los Angeles Incident, a report to the Pacific Enterprises Board of Directors
1992 April 29-May 5
Scope and Content
A map and report describing problems incurred by the Southern California Gas Company during the 1992 riots.
Box 4, Folder 41-50
The Traffic Institute
1983-1989
Scope and Content
Materials related to law enforcement and community-based policing, reproduced by the Traffic Institute.
Box 4, Folder 41
Aurora, Colorado Faces Challenge of Community Oriented Policing, by Ronald C. Sloan
1983
Scope and Content
A brief history of Aurora, Colorado's problems with policing.
Box 4, Folder 42
Community Traffic Safety Problems: Case Studies of County and Small City Programs
1988
Scope and Content
An overview of articles published in the United States about different types of community safety programs.
Box 4, Folder 43
Convenience Store Robberies in Gainesville, Florida: An Intervention Strategy by the Gainesville Police Department, by Wayland Clifton, Jr.
1985 Spring
Box 4, Folder 44
Evanston Police Department Neighborhood Foot Patrol Program Evaluation
Undated
Scope and Content
An evaluation sheet for foot patrol officer's activities in Evanston, Illinois.
Box 4, Folder 45
The Evanston Police and Neighborhood Partnership, by Ernest A. Jacobi
1989 January
Scope and Content
A description of Evanston, Illinois' community-based policing strategy.
Box 4, Folder 46
On Patrol In Suburban Chicago, by Tony Grausso
1989 September
Scope and Content
An article featured in the September, 1989 issue of
Law and Order magazine about community-based policing in Evanston, Illinois.
Box 4, Folder 47
Managing Police Organizations: Text and Cases, by David A. Tansik and James F. Elliott
1987
Scope and Content
Strategies of police planning and organizing.
Box 4, Folder 48
Baltimore Police Turn to Fighting Fear of Crime, by Andrew H. Malcolm
1989 June 3
Scope and Content
A newspaper article about Baltimore's Citizen Oriented Police Enforcement program.
Box 4, Folder 49
Problem Solving in Practice #1: No Trespassing, by Capt. C.G. Hunter and Judi Frist-Riutort
1989
Scope and Content
A newsletter about the growing problem of crime infiltration.
Box 4, Folder 50
Problem Oriented Policing: A Practitioner's Field Guide to Problem Solving, by Ed Kondracki and Phil Eccher
Undated
Scope and Content
A detailed community relations study.
Box 5-6
Policy Comparison of the LAPD and Other Governmental Agencies
1931-1992
Scope and Content
In its investigation, the Webster Commission aligned the policies and procedures of the LAPD with those adopted by several
other agencies and governmental bodies. The series contains a variety of materials collected by the Commission for this purpose.
Included are reports about present and future issues facing the City of Los Angeles; analyses of riots which shook Washington,
D.C. in 1968; annual reports issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; emergency plans; housing data; newspaper and journal
articles; criminal justice statistics; and summaries and after-action reports which assessed law enforcement's response to
the 1992 riots.
Box 5, Folder 1
Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office Emergency Plan, by Los Angeles County District Attorney
1992 June
Box 5, Folder 2
California's Jobs and Future, by the Council on California Competitiveness
1992 April 23
Scope and Content
An overview of the State of California's government and job organization framework.
Box 5, Folder 3
Los Angeles 2000: A City For the Future, by the Los Angeles 2000 Committee
1988
Scope and Content
A report on Los Angeles' current status as a city and its future prospects.
Box 5, Folder 4
The 2000 Partnership:
Our Children: A Framework for Action
1990
Scope and Content
An interim report about the well-being of children in Los Angeles.
Box 5, Folder 5
The 2000 Partnership:
Managing Growth in Southern California
1990
Scope and Content
An interim report about growth management in Southern California.
Box 5, Folder 6
The 2000 Partnership: Our Many Voices:
A New Composition
1991
Scope and Content
An interim report about the increasingly diverse population of Los Angeles.
Box 5, Folder 7
Riots, Revolts and Insurrections, by Raymond M. Momboisse
1992 July 13
Scope and Content
An excerpt from a book, which provides an overview of how police can arrest and organize to arrest during a riot.
Box 5, Folder 8
Racial and Ethnic Inequality in Los Angeles: Two Decades of Neglect: 1970-1990, prepared by Paul Ong and Evelyn Blumenberg
1992 June 27
Scope and Content
A report discussing demographic inequalities within Los Angeles.
Box 5, Folder 9
Report on Civil Disturbances in Washington D.C.
1968 April
Scope and Content
A compilation of reports and related information regarding the major activities of the District of Columbia Government during
the district's civil disturbance emergency period in 1968.
Box 5, Folder 10
Ten Blocks From the White House: Anatomy of the Washington Riots of 1968, by Ben W. Gilbert and the staff of the
Washington Post
1988
Scope and Content
A book that analyzes the Washington, D.C. riots of 1968.
Box 5, Folder 11
The Widening Divide: Income Inequality and Poverty in Los Angeles (A Student Comprehensive Project), by Paul Ong
1989 June
Scope and Content
A student comprehensive project about patterns of income inequality and poverty in the city of Los Angeles.
Box 5, Folder 12
The Administration of Justice Under Emergency Conditions in the District of Columbia
1973 March
Scope and Content
A report produced by the Committee on the Administration of Justice Under Emergency Condition and presented to the Judicial
Conference of the District of Columbia Circuit.
Box 5, Folder 13
9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System
1985
Scope and Content
Overview of proper 9-1-1 system usage.
Box 5, Folder 14
The Administration of Justice in Washington, D.C. During the Disorder of April 1968, by Ronald L. Goldfarb
1973 March
Scope and Content
A report that analyzes law enforcement's response to the 1968 Washington, D.C. riots. The report also provides recommendations
for future improvement.
Box 5, Folder 15
Firearms Stolen from Gun Stores
1992 September 11
Scope and Content
An analysis of firearms stolen during the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
Box 5, Folder 16
City of Long Beach: Community Development Statistics; Damage Suffered During Unrest
1992 July 6
Scope and Content
Statistics collected by the City of Long Beach's Department of Community Development about damage incurred during the 1992
riots.
Box 5, Folder 17
Various News Articles
1988-1993
Scope and Content
Journals and essays on both the Watts Riots of 1965, and the Los Angeles riots of 1992.
Box 5, Folder 18
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Public Complaints Commission Annual Report
1989-1990
Scope and Content
Annual report for 1989-1990 issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's (RCMP) Public Complaints Commission.
Box 5, Folder 19
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Public Complaints Commission Annual Report
1990-1991
Scope and Content
Annual report for 1990-1991 issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's (RCMP) Public Complaints Commission.
Box 5, Folder 20
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Public Complaints Commission Annual Report
1988-1989
Scope and Content
Annual report for 1988-1989 issued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's (RCMP) Public Complaints Commission.
Box 5, Folder 21
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Public Complaints Commission
1990 March
Scope and Content
An ordinance which specifies the composition, duties, procedures, and bylaws of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's (RCMP)
Public Complaints Commission.
Box 5, Folder 22
Problem Oriented Policing: A Summary of Current Thinking, by The Traffic Institute
Undated
Scope and Content
A report outlining guidelines and procedures that should be adopted in the implementation of problem-oriented policing programs.
Box 5, Folder 23
Review of Campus Response to Los Angeles Civil Disturbance
1992 May 11
Scope and Content
An assessment of the University of Southern California, Department of Public Safety's response to the 1992 riots.
Box 5, Folder 24
Prevention and Control of Urban Disorders: Issues for the 1980s, by the United States Department of Justice
1980 August
Scope and Content
A report issued by the United States Department of Justice about the prevention and control of civil disturbances using the
Dade County, FL disorder of 1980 as a case study.
Box 5, Folder 25
Toward Community-Oriented Policing: Potential, Basic Requirements, and Threshold Questions, by the Traffic Institute
1987 January
Scope and Content
An article which appeared in the January, 1987 issue of "Crime and Delinquency" about the fundamental principles of community-oriented
policing.
Box 5, Folder 26
University of Southern California: Memorandum of Understanding, re. Penal Code Section 830.7
1986 October 3
Scope and Content
A memorandum of understanding between Los Angeles and the University of Southern California (USC) about policing and jurisdictions
near USC's two main campuses.
Box 5, Folder 27
Bureau of Justice Statistics Bulletin:
State and Local Police Departments, 1990, by the United States Department of Justice
1992 February
Scope and Content
A report issued by the United States Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). The report presents data
from state and local police departments on expenditures, functions, personnel, salaries, training and educational requirements,
equipment, computerization, programs, and policies.
Box 5, Folder 28
Justice Expenditure and Employment in the United States, 1988, by the United States Department of Justice
1991 August
Scope and Content
A report issued by the United States Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). The report presents public
expenditure and employment data on civil and criminal justice activities in the United States during fiscal years 1971-1979,
1985, and 1988.
Box 5, Folder 29
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics, 1990, by the United States Department of Justice
1991
Scope and Content
A collection of statistics and data pertinent to the criminal justice and law enforcement communities issued by the United
States Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).
Box 5, Folder 30
Comments on the Christopher Commission, by Wilmington Home Owners
undated
Scope and Content
A booklet which presents various comments on the Christopher Commission's findings.
Box 5, Folder 31
Ordinance, Chapter 3: Local Emergencies; Article I: General Provisions
undated
Scope and Content
Emergency plans and provisions for Los Angeles.
Box 5, Folder 32
Command Facts Handbook Chicago Police Department
1992
Scope and Content
A pamphlet containing various law enforcement statistics for the city of Chicago, 1992.
Box 5, Folder 33
Emergency Services Act: Division 1, 8550 to 8665, by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
1991 July
Scope and Content
An overview on the Emergency Services Act.
Box 5, Folder 34
Emergency Response Center/South Central Los Angeles Incident, by Southern California Gas
1992 April 29 - May 4
Scope and Content
A series of response plans developed by the Southern California Gas Company after the 1992 riots.
Box 5, Folder 35
Public Housing Sites, Los Angeles County
1992
Scope and Content
Lists of public housing developments collected from several municipalities in Los Angeles County.
Box 5, Folder 36
Voter Information Pamphlet: Special Municipal Election, by the city of Los Angeles
1992 June 2
Scope and Content
A voter information pamphlet for a special municipal election administered by the city of Los Angeles.
Box 5, Folder 37
Housing Voucher Program, by the Pasadena Housing Authority
Undated
Scope and Content
Equal housing opportunity pamphlet information for property owners issued by the Pasadena Housing Authority.
Box 5, Folder 38
Law Review Articles and Publications
1931-1966
Scope and Content
A series of law reviews regarding the riot policies and procedures for the city of Los Angeles.
Box 6, Folder 1
Conference on Civil Disorders, Washington D.C.
1980 June 30-July 1
Scope and Content
Materials related to the conference on civil disorders held in Washington D.C. between June 30 and July 1, 1980.
Box 6, Folder 2
Report: Los Angeles Planning/Research Division After Action Reports
1992
Scope and Content
After-action reports developed by several departments within the city of Los Angeles, regarding each department's response
to the 1992 riots.
Box 6, Folder 3
Crime and Arrest Data: Bureau of Criminal Statistics, by the city of Los Angeles
1981-1990
Scope and Content
A summary of statistical data submitted by the city of Los Angeles to the California State Department of Justice, Bureau of
Criminal Statistics, and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Box 6, Folder 4
Executive Summary of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) Operations, Los Angeles Riot,
1992
Scope and Content
A summary of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms' operations, both before and during the 1992 riots.
Box 6, Folder 5
Budget and Finance, by the city of Los Angeles
1992
Scope and Content
A report developed by the Los Angeles City Council's Budget and Finance Committee about state and federal reimbursement claims
after the 1992 riots.
Box 6, Folder 6
Terminating the Local Emergency in the City of Los Angeles, by the city of Los Angeles
1992 June 4
Box 6, Folder 7
Resolution Ratifying the Existence of a Local Emergency due to Civil Disturbance in the City of Los Angeles and the Need for
Continuing State of Local Emergency,
by the city of Los Angeles
1992
Scope and Content
A resolution adopted by the Los Angeles City Council which ratified the existence of a local emergency and the need for continuing
the state of local emergency. This resolution was adopted in light of the 1992 riots.
Box 6-8
Police and Emergency Operations: Los Angeles versus Other Cities
1989-1992
Scope and Content
In its probe of LAPD operations, the Webster Commission surveyed the emergency procedures of other major cities in the United
States, many of which had experienced similar instances of civil unrest. The series contains materials that were acquired
and studied by the Commission for this purpose. Included are reference guides developed by several police departments that
delineate their structure, rules, and policies; manuals that outline emergency operations plans and procedures; reports that
discuss the role of community-oriented policing in the prevention of crime; and assessments of the police departments response
to riots in other cities.
Items in this series are arranged alphabetically, according to the 16 jurisdictions evaluated by the Commission: Atlanta,
Baltimore, the California Highway Patrol, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Miami, Newark, Newport News, Philadelphia, Richmond,
San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Tampa, and Teaneck.
Box 6, Folder 8
Atlanta
1985
Scope and Content
Materials related to police plans, procedures, and operations in Atlanta, Georgia.
Box 6, Folder 8
Emergency Procedures
1985
Scope and Content
Chain of command and standard operating procedures during unusual occurrences and states of emergency.
Box 6, Folder 9-18
Baltimore
1987-1992
Scope and Content
Materials related to police plans, procedures, and operations in Baltimore, Maryland.
Box 6, Folder 9
Implementation Task Force Report, by the Baltimore Police Department
Undated
Scope and Content
An overall assessment of the Baltimore Police.
Box 6, Folder 10
Policing Baltimore in the 1990's, by the Baltimore Police Department
1992 January
Scope and Content
An assessment of the Baltimore Police and an analysis of its transition to a community-oriented policing model.
Box 6, Folder 11
Citizen Oriented Policing Enforcement (COPE)- Various Documents
1987 May 8
Scope and Content
Memoranda, literature, and reports about Citizen Oriented Policing Enforcement (COPE), a policing strategy aimed at identifying
and reducing fear in order to reduce crime in target areas.
Box 6, Folder 12
Elderlink: Various Documents
1991 October 15
Scope and Content
A press release and correspondence related to ElderLink, a cooperative program developed by the Baltimore County Departments
of Aging and Police to serve the needs of senior citizens.
Box 6, Folder 13
Lesson Plans Re: Community Policing
1991 January 20
Scope and Content
Instructional materials about community-based policing in Baltimore.
Box 6, Folder 14
Northbrook Township Project
Undated
Scope and Content
An assessment on crime in the Northbrook township.
Box 6, Folder 15
Merchant's Mall Watch
1989 July 14
Scope and Content
A description of Mall Watch, a program that merchants can use to prevent shoplifting, robbery, scams, or other types of criminal
activity.
Box 6, Folder 16
Pickwick Citizens Patrol- Newsletter
1992 February 17
Scope and Content
A newsletter discussing ways citizens can patrol their own community.
Box 6, Folder 17
The Problem Solving Report Process
Undated
Scope and Content
Instructions for officers to use when filling out problem reports.
Box 6, Folder 18
Rental Management Training Program: Keeping Illegal Activity Out of Rental Property
1992 Spring
Scope and Content
A guidebook for rental property owners describing tools to prevent drug use and other illegal activities in rental units.
Box 6, Folder 19-29
California Highway Patrol
1980-1992
Scope and Content
Materials related to the plans, procedures, and operations of the California Highway Patrol.
Box 6, Folder 19
Area Resources Management (HPG. 22.1) Guide
1991 September
Scope and Content
A reference book developed in order to provide area commanders and supervisory managers with a training tool and a guide to
assist them in managing departmental resources.
Box 6, Folder 20
Arrests Supplemental Information
1992 August 6
Scope and Content
Arrests made by the California Highway Patrol during the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
Box 6, Folder 21
Departmental Training (HPM 70.13)
1980 June
Scope and Content
A training manual developed by the California Highway Patrol.
Box 6, Folder 22
Emergency Highway Traffic Regulation Guide (50.4)
1991 August
Scope and Content
A guide outlining procedures for the highway patrol to follow during an emergency.
Box 6, Folder 23
Emergency Incident Guide (50.3)
1992 April
Scope and Content
A reference book for uniformed personnel who are first responders to an emergency scene and managers of emergency incidents
and disasters.
Box 6, Folder 24
Emergency Response Manual (50.1)
1991 November
Scope and Content
A manual on how to report and respond to an emergency.
Box 6, Folder 25
Incident Command System Lesson Plan: Scene Manager Course (12 hours)
Undated
Scope and Content
Instructional materials related to the structure and function of the California Highway Patrol's Incident Command System (ICS).
Box 6, Folder 26
Southern Division Special Order #68: Tactical Alert
1992 April 7
Scope and Content
A memorandum describing Special Order No. 68, which outlines the procedures for a tactical alert.
Box 6, Folder 27
Chronology of Events (Pre-Incident) and Chronology of Planning (for possible civil unrest as an outcome of the Rodney King
v. LAPD trial)
1991 March 3-1992 May 20
Scope and Content
A chronology of events preceding the riots and a chronology of planning measures undertaken by the California Highway Patrol
for possible civil unrest as a result of the Rodney King trial.
Box 6, Folder 28
Emergency Resource Center Operations & Staffing
1992 March 30-May 2
Scope and Content
Organization and staffing of the California Highway Patrol's Emergency Resources Center; notes from the Southern Division
Area Commanders' Conference; a summary of planning considerations for possible civil disturbances pending the Rodney King
verdict; and order forms for riot-related gear.
Box 6, Folder 29
Southern Division Emergency Contingency Plan
1992 April 7-May 2
Scope and Content
An emergency contingency plan developed by the California Highway Patrol in the event of a major incident resulting from the
outcome of the Rodney King vs. LAPD trial. The plan is comprised of 7 phases: (1) Advance Planning; (2) Operational Readiness;
(3) Tactical Alert; (4) Deployment of On-Duty Personnel; (5) Deployment of Off-Duty Personnel; (6) Deployment of Adjoining
Division Personnel; and (7) Deactivation.
Box 6, Folder 30-31
Chicago
1986-1991
Scope and Content
Materials related to police plans, procedures, and operations in Chicago, Illinois.
Box 6, Folder 30
Crowd Control Training Program
1986-1991
Scope and Content
A collection of training materials developed by the Chicago Police Department to be used during civil disturbances and riots.
Box 6, Folder 31
Special Response Plans
1986 August 21-1989 February 23
Scope and Content
A manual which provides the Chicago Police Department with operational strategies and techniques in the event of a large-scale
emergency.
Box 7, Folder 1-3, Box 6, Folder 32-36
Detroit
1981
Scope and Content
Materials related to police plans, procedures, and operations in Detroit, Michigan.
Box 6, Folder 32-35
Detroit Police Department Manual, by the Detroit Police Department
1981 April 23
Scope and Content
A manual developed by the Detroit Police Department which outlines the Department's organization, rules and regulations, and
procedures.
Box 7, Folder 1-2, Box 6, Folder 36
Detroit Emergency Operations Plan
Undated
Scope and Content
Emergency Operations Plan for the City of Detroit.
Box 7, Folder 3
High Risk Response
1978 June 23-1986 June 13
Scope and Content
General orders which outline proper procedure for the police to follow in high-risk incidents.
Box 7, Folder 4-18
Houston
1986-1992
Scope and Content
Materials related to police plans, procedures, and operations in Houston, Texas.
Box 7, Folder 4
Budget and Resources 1992
1992
Scope and Content
Operating budget for the Houston Police Department in fiscal year 1992.
Box 7, Folder 5
Demographics
1986
Scope and Content
A demographic breakdown of the city of Houston.
Box 7, Folder 6
Developing Neighborhood Oriented Policing, by the Houston Police Department
1988
Scope and Content
A booklet describing Houston Police Department's attempt to develop a better neighborhood/police relationship.
Box 7, Folder 7
Developing A Policing Style for Neighborhood Oriented Policing, by Lee P. Brown, Chief of Police of Houston
1986-1992
Scope and Content
A report about the history of policing in the neighborhoods of Houston.
Box 7, Folder 8
Emergency Mobilization Plan: June, 1992
1992 June
Scope and Content
A report about the chain of command and protocol order during a time of emergency.
Box 7, Folder 9
Gangs: Post and After Action Studies for Asians and Gangs, by the Houston Police Department (2 copies)
1986-1991
Scope and Content
A report about the Asian gangs in the Houston area.
Box 7, Folder 10
Houston Economic Summit: Demonstrators Guide Permit Applications
1990
Scope and Content
An information packet which outlines federal, state, and local ordinances with regard to demonstrations, as well as the application,
processes, and regulations associated with demonstrations.
Box 7, Folder 11
Integrating Investigative Operations through Neighborhood Oriented Policing, by Lee P. Brown, Chief of Police of Houston
1986-1991
Scope and Content
A report on the framework of investigative liberties granted to the Houston police.
Box 7, Folder 12
Intelligence Plans: Post and Action Reports
1990
Scope and Content
A packet containing letters and reports about Houston Police Department intelligence.
Box 7, Folder 13
Inter-Agency Agreement
1992 June 26
Scope and Content
An interlocal agreement delineating mutual aid for police officers.
Box 7, Folder 14-16
Rules Manual of the Houston Police Department
1987 January
Scope and Content
Rules manual for the Houston Police Department.
Box 7, Folder 17
Special Response Unit
1991 November 18
Scope and Content
Special response goals, objectives, management, and training.
Box 7, Folder 18
Training/Civil Disorders
1992 June
Scope and Content
Instructional materials for responding to civil disorders.
Box 7, Folder 19-28
Miami/Metro-Dade
1989-1992
Scope and Content
Materials related to police plans, procedures, and operations in Miami, Florida.
Box 7, Folder 19
After Action Report: Lozano Incident, January 1989
1989-1992
Scope and Content
An after action report concerning an officer-related shooting incident in Miami on January 16, 1989.
Box 7, Folder 20
After Action Report: Overtown/ Liberty Civil Disturbances
1989 January 24
Scope and Content
A memorandum regarding the Lozano case which triggered a series of civil disturbances in Miami.
Box 7, Folder 21
Civil Disorder Response Plan, by the Miami Police Department
1992 June 1
Scope and Content
A civil disorder response plan developed by the Miami Police Department.
Box 7, Folder 22
Civil Disturbance Management:
1992 May 18-20
Scope and Content
A conference about the Miami Police Department's tactics in regards to civil disturbance and control.
Box 7, Folder 23
Crisis Prevention and Response System, by the Metro Dade County Community Relations Board
Undated
Scope and Content
A plan developed by the Metropolitan Dade County Community Relations Board for thwarting crime and disruptive behavior before
it reaches crisis level.
Box 7, Folder 24
Inter-Agency Coordination Report, by The Metro-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department
1990 March
Scope and Content
A report on how the Metro-Dade Police Department works in coordination with other police and media outlets.
Box 7, Folder 25
Mobile Field Force: 1990 Training Manual, by the Metro-Dade Police Department
1990
Scope and Content
A training manual which describes the mobile field force concept, as well as, tactical information required to effectively
implement the concept.
Box 7, Folder 26
Mobilization and Emergency Operations Plan, by the Metro-Dade Police Department
Undated
Scope and Content
A manual about emergency plans and operations developed by the Metro-Dade Police Department.
Box 7, Folder 27
Northside Station Emergency Operations Plan
1989-1990
Scope and Content
An emergency operations plan developed by Northside Station which outlines strategies and tactics for responding to civil
disturbances.
Box 7, Folder 28
Presentation for Florida House of Representatives
1989 February 8
Scope and Content
A presentation delivered to the Florida House of Representatives' Committee on Emergency Preparedness about the Metro-Dade
Police Department's emergency response plans and procedures.
Box 7, Folder 29
Newark
1992 May 26
Scope and Content
Materials related to police plans, procedures, and operations in Newark, New Jersey.
Box 7, Folder 29
Report for Action: An Investigation Into the Causes and Events of the 1967 Newark Race Riots, by the State of New Jersey Governor's Select Commission on Civil Disorder
1992 May 26
Scope and Content
A report which assesses the causes and effects of the 1967 Newark race riots and prescribes appropriate courses of action
to prevent future instances of civil disorder.
Box 7, Folder 30
Newport News
1992 May
Scope and Content
Materials related to police plans, procedures, and operations in Newport News, Virginia.
Box 7, Folder 30
Progress of Problem Oriented Policing in the Newport News Police Department
1992 May
Scope and Content
An overview of Newport News' problem-oriented policing strategy and its effectiveness over time.
Box 7, Folder 31
Philadelphia
1978-1992
Scope and Content
Materials related to police plans, procedures, and operations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Box 7, Folder 31
Philadelphia Police Department
1978-1992
Scope and Content
Overall description of the Philadelphia Police Department's operations, policies, procedures, and plans, and a demographic
overview of the city's population.
Box 7, Folder 32-34
Richmond
1991 May-1992 February
Description
Materials related to police plans, procedures, and operations in Richmond, Virginia.
Box 7, Folder 32
Violence Prevention Plan, by Robert C. Bobb, City Manager of Richmond
1991 September
Scope and Content
A plan to proactively curb violence and delinquent behavior in the city of Richmond.
Box 7, Folder 33
Richmond Neighborhood Team
1991 May
Scope and Content
A report discussing the purpose, duties, and organization of the Richmond Team, a consortium of citizens and government officials
seeking to establish stronger ties between the population and government of Richmond.
Box 7, Folder 34
Community Policing: Design and Implementation, by the Richmond Bureau of Police
1992 February
Scope and Content
A report which analyzes the steps that the Richmond Bureau of Police needs to take to effectively implement a community-based
policing philosophy.
Box 8, Folder 1-7, Box 7, Folder 35
San Diego
1987-1992
Scope and Content
Materials related to police plans, procedures, and operations in the city of San Diego, California.
Box 7, Folder 35
Annual Report 1988, by the San Diego Police Department
1988
Scope and Content
An annual report issued by the San Diego Police Department for 1988.
Box 8, Folder 1
Critical Incident Management (Department Instructions), by the San Diego Police Department
1987 December 20
Scope and Content
A manual that outlines procedures for critical incident management developed by the San Diego Police Department.
Box 8, Folder 2
Major Incident Response Plan, by the City of San Diego
1990 August
Scope and Content
A key and manual to responding to major emergencies and disasters.
Box 8, Folder 3
San Diego-Jack Murphy Stadium Emergency Plan (Attachment B to the Major Incident Response Plan)
1991 October 1
Scope and Content
A plan outlining how Jack Murphy Stadium could be used in instances of emergency.
Box 8, Folder 4-7
San Diego Police Manual for the Board of Police Commissioners in Los Angeles
1990-1992
Scope and Content
San Diego Police manual for the board of police commissioners in Los Angeles.
Box 8, Folder 8-9
San Francisco
1992 April
Scope and Content
Materials related to police plans, procedures, and operations in the city and county of San Francisco, California.
Box 8, Folder 8
Community Police Officer Program, by the San Francisco Police Department
1992 April
Scope and Content
A manual that assigns responsibilities related to the management, support, and liaison aspects of San Francisco's Community
Police Officer Program.
Box 8, Folder 9
Crowd Control Manual, by the San Francisco Police Department
1992 April
Scope and Content
A manual that provides San Francisco police officers with guidelines and strategies for crowd control.
Box 8, Folder 10
San Jose
1990 September
Scope and Content
Materials related to police plans, procedures, and operations in the city of San Jose, California.
Box 8, Folder 10
Organizational Chart
1990 September
Scope and Content
An organizational chart of operations for the San Jose Police Department.
Box 8, Folder 11-13
Tampa
1990 May-September
Scope and Content
Materials related to police plans, procedures, and operations in the city of Tampa, Florida.
Box 8, Folder 11
Tampa Police
1990 September 30
Scope and Content
A brief overview of the history, structure, methods, and strategies of the Tampa Police Department.
Box 8, Folder 12
General Procedures Manual, by Tampa Police
Undated
Box 8, Folder 13
Civil Disorder Incident Summary as a Result of the Los Angeles, California Incident Involving Rodney King and the Acquittal
of Four Los Angeles Police Officers
(3 copies)
1990 May 23
Box 8, Folder 14-21
Teaneck
1984-1992
Scope and Content
Materials related to police plans, procedures, and operations in the city of Teaneck, New Jersey.
Box 8, Folder 14
Budget and Equipment Purchase
1990 April
Scope and Content
Budget and equipment purchase charts maintained by the Teaneck Police Department.
Box 8, Folder 15
Bergen County Road Map
Undated
Box 8, Folder 16
Census and Social Character
1992 March
Scope and Content
A demographic analysis of Bergen County, New Jersey's population.
Box 8, Folder 17
Civil Disturbance
1990 April
Scope and Content
A description of the civil disturbances which occurred in Teaneck due to an officer-related shooting on April 10, 1990.
Box 8, Folder 18
Press Release: New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety
1990 July 31
Scope and Content
A statement issued by Attorney General Robert J. Del Tufo, as well as several newspaper articles, about the Phillip Pannell
shooting case.
Box 8, Folder 19
Recruitment
1992 May 27
Scope and Content
A report on the recruitment tactics of the Teaneck Police Department focusing specifically on its recruitment of minority
officers and how a greater degree of diversity can be attained.
Box 8, Folder 20
Street Map
Undated
Scope and Content
Street Index map for downsizing.
Box 8, Folder 21
Training Manual
1984 March 13
Box 8-9
Analysis of LAPD Functions in Regards to Immigration Policy
1989 March-1992 August
Scope and Content
Materials in the series assess the LAPD's involvement in immigration enforcement during the 1992 riots. Included are reports
issued by governmental and human rights agencies; copies of relevant laws, emergency plans, and penal codes; a copy of Mike
Davis' book
City of Quartz; and copies of activity logs and reports produced by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).
Box 8, Folder 22
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Lawsuit Charges Riot Curfew Was Illegal, by Paul Lieberman
1992 June 26
Scope and Content
An article describing how Latinos and the homeless were unfairly treated in curfew laws because these laws were not printed
in Spanish and the homeless lacked the ability to adhere to a curfew.
Box 8, Folder 23
Civil Liberties in Crisis: Los Angeles During the Emergency, by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Foundation of Southern California
1992 June 23
Box 8, Folder 24
Complaint: Coalition for the Homeless v. City of Los Angeles
1992 June 23
Scope and Content
A court case initiated by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) against the city of Los Angeles regarding curfew laws
and their effects on the homeless.
Box 8, Folder 25
Police Brutality in Los Angeles, California, United States of America, by Amnesty International USA
1992 June
Box 9, Folder 1
Assembly Bill 2067: Police Officers
1992 January 29
Scope and Content
A bill authored by the California Assembly about a police officer's rights during an investigation.
Box 9, Folder 2
Beyond 911: A New Era for Policing, by Malcolm K. Sparrow, Mark H. Moore, and David M. Kennedy
1990
Scope and Content
A book discussing how enterprising police chiefs and progressive policing strategies can be used to combat crime and violence
in the nation's cities.
Box 9, Folder 3
California Assembly/Final Report of the Committee on the Los Angeles Crisis
1992 September 28
Scope and Content
A report produced by the California State Assembly which provides several recommendations for improving racial relations and
overcoming urban unrest.
Box 9, Folder 5
Catastrophic Earthquake Identification Card Program, by the Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Law Enforcement Division
1991 April
Scope and Content
A report which describes the Catastrophic Emergency Identification Card Program (CEIC) which would provide private industry
recovery teams permission to re-enter restricted areas after a major earthquake.
Box 9, Folder 6
Emergency Planning Guidelines For Local Law Enforcement, by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
1989 December
Scope and Content
A planning guide designed to present general information on emergency management planning factors so that a law enforcement
agency could construct an emergency operations plan or revise an existing one.
Box 9, Folder 8
California Emergency Services Act 8549.22-8668
1991 July 1
Scope and Content
An ordinance developed for the state of California about emergency services.
Box 9, Folder 9
Law Enforcement Guide for Emergency Operations Planning, by the State of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Law Enforcement Division
1989 October
Scope and Content
A guide developed specifically for law enforcement personnel in case of a local emergency. The document establishes priorities
for law enforcement agencies in times of emergency.
Box 9, Folder 10
Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan, by the State of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Law Enforcement Division
1991 October
Scope and Content
A manual that provides general guidelines as to how mutual aid should be distributed in the event of a disaster or emergency.
Box 9, Folder 11
Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan, by the State of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Law Enforcement Division
1989 March
Scope and Content
A manual that provides general guidelines as to how mutual aid should be distributed in the event of a disaster or emergency.
Box 9, Folder 12
Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan: Coroner's Annex, by the State of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Law Enforcement Division
1990 May
Scope and Content
A supplement to the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan which describes the statewide Coroner's/Medical Examiner's organization,
mobilization, and functions in the event of a disaster or emergency.
Box 9, Folder 13
Law Enforcement Incident Command System (LEICS)
Undated
Scope and Content
A description of the Law Enforcement Incident Command System including its purpose, structure, and logistics.
Box 9, Folder 14
Operational Checklist for Civil Unrest/ Disorder
1992 July
Scope and Content
The document outlines the appropriate actions to be taken during civil unrest or disorder. This information is consistent
with the Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Plan.
Box 9, Folder 15
Program of Instruction: Civil Disorder Management
1992 July
Scope and Content
A series of summarized lectures on civil disorder and different tactics on how to prevent it.
Box 9, Folder 16
Southern California Earthquake Response Plan
Undated
Scope and Content
A tactical plan for earthquake management in Southern California.
Box 9, Folder 18
Mobilization and Deployment of Events
1992 August 3
Scope and Content
An assessment of the mobilization of the California National Guard during the Los Angeles riots.
Box 9, Folder 19
Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) Report: Human Rights Violations
1992 July 20
Scope and Content
A packet of information and sworn statements suggesting that the LAPD unfairly targeted Latino immigrants while responding
to the riots.
Box 9, Folder 20
City of Quartz, by Mike Davis
1992 March
Scope and Content
A book that analyzes the Los Angeles region.
Box 9, Folder 21
City of Quartz, Chapter 5:
The Hammer and the Rock, by Mike Davis
1992 March
Scope and Content
An excerpt from Mike Davis's book
City of Quartz.
Box 9, Folder 22
Standards for Law Enforcement Agencies, by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
1991 October
Scope and Content
A manual that provides standards with regard to the functions, responsibilities, structure, administration, and operations
of law enforcement agencies.
Box 9, Folder 23
Psychological Theory in Group Behavior (confidential), by Decision Quest
1992 August 26
Scope and Content
A graduate student's paper that analyzes a riot at a 1962 football game drawing psychological parallels to the Rodney King
incident.
Box 9, Folder 24
Gangs, Crime, and Violence in Los Angeles, by the Office of the District Attorney, County of Los Angeles
1992 May
Scope and Content
A report that provides an overview of gang activity in Los Angeles County and recommendations and tactics that can be employed
to suppress gangs.
Box 9, Folder 25
General Information Booklet, by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
1991 October
Scope and Content
An overview of rental housing programs administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and lists of
federally-assisted housing developments in Los Angeles County.
Box 9, Folder 27
Communications Center Activity Log
1992 May 1
Scope and Content
A copy of the Immigration and Naturalization Service's (INS) Communications Center Activity Log which documents the agency's
operations between May 1 and May 3, 1992.
Box 9, Folder 28
Los Angeles District, United States Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS): Riot Aliens Processed
1992 July 6
Scope and Content
A statistical breakdown of the number of aliens interviewed and arrested by the Los Angeles district of the Immigration and
Naturalization Service (INS) during the 1992 riots.
Box 9-10
Los Angeles and Pasadena Fire Departments' Procedures and Operations
1968-1992
Scope and Content
Materials in the series address the policies, procedures, and operations of the Los Angeles and Pasadena Fire Departments
during emergency situations. Included are manuals and handbooks related to emergency planning, minutes fom several Los Angeles
Board of Fire Commissioners' meetings, and incident logs maintained by the Los Angeles Fire Department during the 1992 riots.
The series also contains miscellaneous reports about civil unrest in general, and emergency operations survey worksheets completed
by 26 California counties after the riots.
Box 9, Folder 29
Los Angeles Fire Department: Communications Manual, Volumes I and II
1990
Scope and Content
A manual developed by the Los Angeles Fire Department that explains proper firefighter protocol.
Box 9, Folder 30
Productions, Los Angeles Fire Department: Data: Incoming Calls re. Individual Fires
1992
Scope and Content
A comprehensive list of the fires that were reported to the Los Angeles Fire Department during the civil disturbance.
Box 9, Folder 31
Productions, Los Angeles Fire Department:
Earthquake Emergency Operational Plan
1987
Scope and Content
Guidelines dictating the Los Angeles Fire Department's emergency operations plan in detail.
Box 9, Folder 32
Productions, Los Angeles Fire Department:
Southern California Earthquake Response Plan
1990 June
Scope and Content
California's protocol for responding to an earthquake.
Box 9, Folder 33
Productions, Pasadena Fire Department: Chronology re. Pasadena
1992 April 29-May 8
Scope and Content
Chronology of events related to the civil unrest (following the Rodney King verdict) and the Pasadena Fire Department's response.
Box 9, Folder 34
Los Angeles Fire Commission: Minutes of the Board of Fire Commissioners
1992 May 7
Box 9, Folder 35
Los Angeles Fire Commission: Minutes of the Board of Fire Commissioners
1992 May 14
Scope and Content
Meeting minutes describing the actions taken by the Los Angeles Board of Fire Commissioners at its meeting on May 14, 1992.
Box 9, Folder 36
Los Angeles Fire Commission: Minutes of the Board of Fire Commissioners (excerpt)
1992 June 4
Box 9, Folder 37
Los Angeles Fire Commission: Minutes of the Board of Fire Commissioners
1992 June 4
Box 9, Folder 38
Structure and History of Los Angeles City Government
Undated
Scope and Content
A memorandum which discusses the history of the Los Angeles city government with an emphasis on the Mayor, City Council, the
Chief of Police, and the Police Commission.
Box 9, Folder 39
Rebuilding and Recovery of Washington, D.C. from the Civil Disturbances of April, 1968, by the District of Columbia City Council
1968 May 10
Scope and Content
A report which provides an overview of the riots following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. and what happened
within each area of government operations in response.
Box 9, Folder 40
Justice in Time of Crisis, by William A. Dobrovir
1969 April
Scope and Content
A staff report to the District of Columbia Committee on the administration of justice under emergency conditions with an emphasis
on the 1968 D.C. riots.
Box 9, Folder 41
The Use of Troops in Civil Disturbances in the United States, by A. Kenneth Pye
1981 July
Scope and Content
A report that describes the circumstances in which military forces may be used by the states and the federal government in
cases of civil disorder.
Box 9, Folder 42
The Strategy of Confrontation
1968 September 6
Scope and Content
A report that describes several groups' efforts to disrupt the Democratic National Convention of 1968 and to paralyze the
city of Chicago, where the convention was held.
Box 9, Folder 43
The Control of Civil Disturbances, by John Mitchell Nickerson
1968 May
Scope and Content
A report that differentiates between peaceable and disruptive public demonstrations and offers methods for controlling unlawful
and destructive demonstrations.
Box 9, Folder 44
The Role of the Department of Defense in Civil Disturbances, by Col. Walter B. Schlotterbeck and Lt. Col. Andrew Mansinne, Jr.
1970
Scope and Content
A report that offers an overview of the Department of Defense's role in responding to civil disturbances with an emphasis
on the intervention of the National Guard in local policing.
Box 10, Folder 1
Civil Disturbances in Washington, D.C., by the National Capital Planning Commission
1968 April 4-8
Scope and Content
A report that summarizes the 1968 civil disturbances in Washington, D.C. and an assessment of the damage incurred as a result
of these disturbances.
Box 10, Folder 2
Amendments to the City of Los Angeles' Emergency Operations Master Plan and Procedures Manual
1992 January 17
Scope and Content
Revisions and amendments made to the city of Los Angeles's emergency operations master plan and procedures manual.
Box 10, Folder 3
San Diego County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in San Diego County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 4
San Francisco County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in San Francisco County pertaining to their
agencies' involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 5
San Luis Obispo County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in San Luis Obispo County pertaining to their
agencies' involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 6
San Mateo County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in San Mateo County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 7
Santa Barbara County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Santa Barbara County pertaining to their
agencies' involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 8
Santa Clara County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Santa Clara County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 9
Sonoma County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Sonoma County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 10
Sutter County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Sutter County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 11
Tulare County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Tulare County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 12
Yolo County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Yolo County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 13
Mono County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Mono County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 14
Merced County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Merced County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 15
Nevada County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Nevada County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 16
Orange County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Orange County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 17
Riverside County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Riverside County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 18
Sacramento County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Sacramento County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 19
San Bernardino County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in San Bernardino County pertaining to their
agencies' involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 20
San Joaquin County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in San Joaquin County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 21
Los Angeles County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Los Angeles County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 22
Alameda County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Alameda County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 23
Contra Costa County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Contra Costa County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 24
El Dorado County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in El Dorado County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 25
Fresno County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Fresno County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 26
Kern County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Kern County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 27
Kings County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Kings County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 28
Madera County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Madera County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 29
Mariposa County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Mariposa County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10, Folder 30
Marin County
1992
Scope and Content
Emergency operations survey worksheets completed by law enforcement officials in Marin County pertaining to their agencies'
involvement in providing mutual aid during the riots.
Box 10
Pre-Riot Policies, Plans, and Procedures
Scope and Content
Materials in the series assess a number of policies, plans, and procedures in place prior to the 1992 Los Angeles riots, many
of which arguably contributed to the social upheaval. Included are several reports produced by the International Association
of Chiefs of Police about model law enforcement policy; reports that address deficiencies in police-community relations in
Los Angeles; emergency operations and recovery plans developed by the City of Los Angeles; demographic analyses of the city's
public housing developments; and a
Los Angeles Times publication assessing the riots' root causes. Also included are statistics released by the Los Angeles Department of Building
and Safety about structural damage incurred as a result of the violence and looting.
Box 10, Folder 31
Quality Leadership: What It Is, How to Do It, by David C. Couper
1991 October 8-9
Scope and Content
Materials from a seminar held at the International Association of Chief of Police's annual conference in 1991 about establishing
strong and effective leadership within law enforcement.
Box 10, Folder 32
Areas of Concern in Addressing Contemporary Civil Disorders, by the International Association of Chiefs of Police
1992 July
Scope and Content
A report that articulates measures which police executives can employ to help prevent, prepare for, and respond to contemporary
civil disorders.
Box 10, Folder 33
Model Policy: Civil Disturbances
1992 February
Scope and Content
A model policy outlining procedures for handling civil disturbance.
Box 10, Folder 34
Police, by the National Advisory Commission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goal's Task Force on Police
1973 January 23
Scope and Content
A report that offers national guidelines for police and law enforcement personnel.
Box 10, Folder 35
McCone Revisited: A Focus on Solutions to Continuing Problems in South Central Los Angeles, by the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations
1985 January
Scope and Content
A report produced by the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations about ongoing socioeconomic problems in South Central
Los Angeles.
Box 10, Folder 36
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, by James G. Kolts
1992 July
Scope and Content
A report about the policies, practices, and procedures of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department including: recruitment,
training, job performance and evaluation, record keeping and management practices, and police- community relations. The report
focuses on allegations of excessive force within the Department.
Box 10, Folder 37
1991 Annual Report, by the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles
1992
Scope and Content
The 1991 annual report issued by the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles including a special section involving a
statistical and demographic overview of housing developments.
Box 10, Folder 38
City Ordinance re: Emergencies; Los Angeles Administrative Code to Emergencies
1980 June 18
Scope and Content
An ordinance which amends the Los Angeles Adminstrative Code and thereby revises provisions for local emergency preparedness.
Box 10, Folder 39
Department of Building and Safety: 1992 Civil Disorder Damage Survey
1992 July 8
Scope and Content
Survey of damaged buildings from the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
Box 10, Folder 40
Department of Building and Safety: 1992 Civil Disorder Damage Survey
1992 July 11
Scope and Content
Survey of damaged buildings from the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
Box 10, Folder 41
Earthquake Prediction Response Plan
1989 January
Scope and Content
Plan of action developed by the city of Los Angeles about how to appropriately respond to a major earthquake.
Box 10, Folder 42
Emergency Operations Board: Meeting Minutes
1991 March 16-1992 June 3
Scope and Content
Minutes maintained for meetings held by the Los Angeles Emergency Operations Board between March 16 and June 3, 1991.
Box 10, Folder 43
Emergency Operations Organization
Undated
Scope and Content
A public information article about how the City of Los Angeles's Emergency Operations Organization (EOO) operates during an
emergency.
Box 10, Folder 44
Housing Authority: Statistical and Demographic Overview
1992 May
Scope and Content
Statistical and demographic information about public housing developments in Los Angeles.
Box 10, Folder 45
Recovery and Reconstruction Plan
1992 May
Scope and Content
A revised draft of a recovery and reconstruction plan for Los Angeles after a major earthquake or disaster.
Box 10, Folder 46
Regulation and Directive Ordering the Curfew
1992 April 30-May 8
Scope and Content
A resolution granting the Mayor of Los Angeles authority to issue a curfew during the 1992 riots.
Box 10, Folder 47
Research Memorandum
1992 June 25
Scope and Content
A memorandum examining the structure and interworking of Los Angeles' government with regards to the police department.
Box 10, Folder 48
Summary Statistics for Buildings Damaged by the 1992 Civil Disorder, pages 1-30
1992 July 7
Scope and Content
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety survey about structural damage incurred as a result of the 1992 riots.
Box 10, Folder 50
Public Housing Sites, Los Angeles County
1992 July 16
Scope and Content
A series of revised letters pertaining to the funding of research for the events leading up to the 1992 riots.
Box 10, Folder 51
Emergency Command Control (ECC) April Incident; CA Master Mutual Aid Agencies
1992 April 29
Scope and Content
A series of communications between City Government and mutual aid agencies requesting for aid.
Box 10, Folder 52
Understanding the Riots, by the
Los Angeles Times
1992 July
Scope and Content
A collection of photographs, testimonies, and descriptions of events before, during, and after the Rodney King riots published
by the
Los Angeles Times.
Box 11-12
Broadcasts about the 1992 Riots
1992
Scope and Content
The series is comprised of video and audio cassette tapes related to the media's coverage of the 1992 Los Angeles riots. Included
are broadcasts released during and after the civil unrest. Major topics include the root causes of the riots, short and long-term
effects of the violence, the nature of the violence, and the reactions of public officials, police personnel, community members,
and the general public.
Box 11
Gates Press Conference: Video Tape
1992 May 8
Scope and Content
A press conference held with Daryl Gates, Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, about the 1992 riots and his Department's
involvement in quelling the violence.
Box 11
Civil Disturbance- Chief Anthony, CFAC: Video Tape
1992 May 14
Scope and Content
Broadcast of a speech delivered at a conference to discuss the role of the Los Angeles Fire Department in the response to
the 1992 riots. The speech compares the 1992 incident to the similar Watts Riots of 1965, and also emphasizes the importance
of implementing command centers to facilitate law enforcement resources in the most efficient manner possible.
Box 11
Baltimore County Kaleidoscope: Citizen Oriented Police Enforcement (COPE) Unit: Video Tape
Undated
Scope and Content
A broadcast of the Baltimore Police Department's involvement in the community through its community-oriented policing program.
The broadcast sheds light on many of the challenges facing Baltimore's policing program, and discusses the program's merits
and drawbacks.
Box 11
Riot TV Coverage: Video Tape
1992 April 29
Scope and Content
Video footage of rioting in Los Angeles during the 1992 civil disturbance. Included is footage of citizens being beaten and
physically attacked; the looting and torching of businesses; and testimonies of individuals who experienced the violence firsthand.
Box 11
77th Street District: Video Tape
1992 April 29
Scope and Content
A broadcast regarding crimes that occurred in the 77th Division of the LAPD during the 1992 riots.
Box 12, Box 11
New Jersey Set: Video Tapes
Undated
Scope and Content
Various news broadcasts about the Los Angeles Riots.
Box 12
Metro- Dade Police Department (5 subjects): Video Tape
Undated
Box 12
Los Angeles Coverage of William Webster and Hubert Williams: Video Tape
1992 May 11-12
Box 12
An Urban Experience in Community Policing, City of Detroit: Video Tape
Undated
Box 12
Ten Days of May: Video Tape
Undated
Box 12
Primetime Live- Moment of Crisis: Anatomy of a Riot: Video Tape
Undated
Box 12
Training Field Force, City of Miami Police Department: Video Tape
Undated
Box 12
ABC Nightline: Video Tape MISSING
1992 April 29
Box 12
77th Division: Audio Tapes 1, 2, and 3
1992 April 29
Box 12
KABC Talk Radio
1992 May 22
Box 13-17
Police Department Questionnaires
1964-1993
Scope and Content
During its investigation, the Webster Commission evaluated the policies and procedures of other cities' police departments
to better assess the LAPD's performance during the 1992 riots. These evaluations were conducted primarily through the distribution
of questionnaires, which addressed each department's structure and internal operations. The series consists of questionnaires
that were completed by the police departments of 72 major cities and returned to the Webster Commission for review. Items
are arranged in alphabetical order according to city name.
Box 13, Folder 1
Albuquerque
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Albuquerque Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 2
Anaheim
1964-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Anaheim Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 3
Arlington
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Arlington Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 4
Atlanta
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Atlanta Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 5
Austin
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Austin Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 6
Baltimore
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Baltimore Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 7
Baltimore County (Towson)
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Baltimore County (Towson) Police
Department.
Box 17, Folder 3
Birmingham
1990-1993
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Birmingham Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 8
Boston
1992 June 11-July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Boston
Box 13, Folder 9
Buffalo
1991-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Buffalo Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 10
Charlotte
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Charlotte Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 11
Chicago
1981-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Chicago Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 12
Cincinnati
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Cincinnati Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 13
Cleveland
1989-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Cleveland Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 14
Colorado Springs
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 15
Columbus
1990-1993
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Columbus Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 16
Corpus Christi
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Corpus Christi Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 17
Dallas
1990-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Dallas Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 18
Denver
1991-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Denver Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 19
Detroit
1990-1993
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Detroit Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 20
El Paso
1992-1994
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the El Paso Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 21
Fort Worth
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Fort Worth Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 22
Fresno
1983-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Fresno Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 23
Honolulu
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Honolulu Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 24
Houston
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Houston Police Department.
Box 13, Folder 25
Indianapolis
1986-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Indianapolis Police Department.
Box 14, Folder 1
Jacksonville
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Jacksonville Police Department.
Box 14, Folder 2
Kansas City
1991-1993
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Kansas City Police Department.
Box 14, Folder 3
Las Vegas
1992 July
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Las Vegas Police Department.
Box 14, Folder 4
Long Beach
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Long Beach Police Department.
Box 14, Folder 5
Louisville
1990-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Louisville Police Department.
Box 14, Folder 6
Memphis
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Memphis Police Force.
Box 14, Folder 7
Mesa, Arizona
1991-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Mesa Police Force.
Box 14, Folder 8-9
Metro-Dade
1984-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Metro Dade Police Force.
Box 14, Folder 10
Miami
1991-1993
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Miami Police Department.
Box 14, Folder 11
Milwaukee
1991-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Milwaukee Police Department.
Box 14, Folder 12
Minneapolis
1989-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Minneapolis Police Department.
Box 14, Folder 13
Nashville
1990-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Nashville Police Department.
Box 14, Folder 14
New Orleans
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the New Orleans Police Department.
Box 14, Folder 15
New York
1984-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the New York City Police Department.
Box 14, Folder 16-17
Newark
1987-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Newark Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 1-2
Newport News
1991-1993
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Newport News Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 3-4
Norfolk
1991-1993
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Norfolk Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 5
Oakland
1990-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Oakland Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 6
Oklahoma City
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Oklahoma City Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 7
Omaha
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Omaha Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 8
Philadelphia
1990-1993
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Philadelphia Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 9
Phoenix
1992-1994
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Phoenix Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 10
Pittsburgh
1991-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Pittsburgh Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 11
Richmond
1985-1993
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Richmond Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 12
Sacramento
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Sacramento Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 13
San Antonio
1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the San Antonio Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 14
San Diego
1991-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the San Diego Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 15
San Francisco
1989-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the San Francisco Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 16
San Jose
1990-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the San Jose Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 17
Santa Ana
1990-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Santa Ana Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 18
St. Louis
1990-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the St. Louis Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 19
St. Paul
1990-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the St. Paul Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 20
Seattle
1987-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Seattle Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 21
Tampa
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Tampa Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 22
Teaneck
1991-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Teaneck Police Department.
Box 15, Folder 23
Toledo
1991-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Toledo Police Department.
Box 16, Folder 1-2
Toronto
1988-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Toronto Police Department.
Box 16, Folder 3
Tucson
1992 July 24
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Tucson Police Department.
Box 16, Folder 4
Tulsa
1991-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Tulsa Police Department.
Box 16, Folder 5
Virginia Beach
1985-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Virginia Beach Police Department.
Box 17, Folder 1
Washington
1983-1992
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Washington, D.C. Police Department.
Box 17, Folder 2
Wichita
1980-1993
Scope and Content
Questionnaire requested by the Webster Commission about policies and overall operations of the Wichita Police Department.
Box 18
Video Recordings of City Council Meetings
1992
Scope and Content
During the 1992 riots, the Los Angeles City Council met several times to discuss strategies to curtail the violence. The council
also met on several occasions after the riots had ended to ascertain the short-term and long-term effects of the civil disturbance.
The series includes recordings of nine city council meetings on video cassette tapes.
Box 18
Los Angeles City Council Meeting
1992 April 29
Box 18
Los Angeles City Council Meeting, Special Session
1992 April 30
Box 18
Los Angeles City Council Meeting, 1 of 2
1992 May 1
Box 18
Los Angeles City Council Meeting, 2 of 2
1992 May 1
Box 18
Los Angeles City Council Meeting (Tape 1073)
1992 May 5
Box 18
Los Angeles City Council Meeting (Tape 2073)
1992 May 5
Box 18
Los Angeles City Council Meeting (Tape 3073)
1992 May 5
Box 18
Los Angeles City Council Meeting, 1 of 2
1992 May 6
Box 18
Los Angeles City Council Meeting, 2 of 2
1992 May 6
Box 19- 22
Interviews
1992
Scope and Content
After the violence had subsided, the Webster Commission met with a variety of public officials, law enforcement personnel,
activists, and community leaders to discuss the rioting, its root causes, and the adequacy of the LAPD's response. The series
includes summaries of these meetings, including questions and comments along with the interviewers' own mental impressions,
conclusions, and opinions. Materials are arranged in alphabetical order, according to the last name of the interviewee.
Box 22-23
Reports
1992
Scope and Content
In addition to analyzing the 1992 riots as a whole, the Webster Commission also divided into several smaller task forces and
study groups, each of which addressed one specific aspect of the civil disturbance. The series consists of reports and appendices
produced by five of these groups: the Chronology Team, the Public Officials and Community Team, the LAPD Team, the Comparisons
Study Group, and the Inter-Agency Team. Also included are two copies of
Webster Scope, a report that interprets the riots and their cumulative effects primarily through graphs, charts, statistics, and figures,
and several research memoranda that discuss the legality of several riot-response tactics.
Box 23-24
Status Reports
Scope and Content
The series consists of 14 status reports maintained by the Webster Commission's General Counsel. These reports were submitted
weekly to Special Advisor William Webster and Deputy Special Advisor Hubert Williams and serve as the "official record" of
the Webster Commission. Materials are organized chronologically by report date.
Box 24-27
LAPD Performance Evaluation
1984-1992
Scope and Content
The series includes materials related to the performance of the LAPD prior to and during the 1992 Los Angeles riots. Included
are reports and documents pertaining to the department's tactical planning measures for unusual occurrences and emergencies;
riot-related statistics and figures; and arrest logs, incident logs, and activities reports maintained during the riots.
Box 27-29
LAPD Internal Operations
1992 January-May
Scope and Content
The series contains materials pertaining to the LAPD's internal operations during the 1992 Los Angeles riots, as requested
by the Webster Commission's Chronology Task Force. Included are activities reports and worksheets, command post logs, reports
of unusual occurrences, and a list of incident reports. Also included are a series of maps delineating the boundaries and
divisions within each of the LAPD's 18 geographic patrol areas.
Box 29-30
LAPD Internal Operations
1984-1994
Scope and Content
The series contains materials pertaining to the LAPD's internal operations prior to, during, and after the 1992 Los Angeles
riots, as requested by the Webster Commission's Chronology Task Force. Included are activities reports and worksheets, command
post logs, reports of unusual occurrences, a list of incident reports, and several reports and publications issued by the
Department.
Box 30
Tactical Planning Measures Developed by the LAPD
1980-1992
Scope and Content
The series contains materials related to the tactical planning measures developed by the LAPD to manage unusual occurrences,
emergencies, and instances of civil disorder. Included are manuals, training materials, and standing plans developed prior
to the riots; activities logs and reports maintained during the riots; and after-action reports and analyses which evaluate
the effectiveness of these planning measures in the months following the riots.
Box 31
Standing Plans and Mobilization Rosters
1976-1992
Scope and Content
Materials in the series fall into two categories: standing plans for Unusual Occurrences developed by several LAPD divisions,
and personnel rosters for deployment periods falling immediately before, during, and immediately after the 1992 riots. Included
are plans and rosters maintained by the Central, Northeast, Rampart, and Newton Street areas, and mobilization rosters maintained
by the Central Traffic and Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums (CRASH) sections. Materials are organized by geographic
division.
Box 31-33
Emergency and Disaster Planning Measures Developed by the LAPD
1982-1992
Scope and Content
The series consists of materials related to the LAPD's emergency and disaster planning measures. Included are standing plans,
mobilization records, and rally points from several of the LAPD's geographic divisions, as well as manuals, lesson plans,
and curricula developed by the LAPD for emergency procedures.
Box 33- 34
Watch Commander's Daily Reports
1991 June-November
Scope and Content
Included in the series are copies of the LAPD Watch Commander's Daily Reports from June to November, 1991.
Box 36- 38
Intradepartmental Correspondence
1987-1992
Scope and Content
The series contains records related to the Webster Commission's Discovery Request, which aimed to delve into the internal
activities and operations of the Los Angeles Police Department in the months before and during the Rodney King riots. Materials
within this series generally fall into one of four categories of records requested by the Commission: activities reports;
meeting agendas and minutes; itineraries of Department-led training sessions; and roll call deployment period reports from
these sessions.
Box 38- 40
Webster Commission's Discovery Request
1991 January-1992 July
Scope and Content
The series includes records pertaining to the Webster Commission's Discovery Request, which solicited documents related to
the internal operations of the Los Angeles Police Department immediately before and during the Rodney King riots. Materials
fall into four categories of documents requested by the Commission for this purpose: activity reports, meeting agendas and
minutes, itineraries of Department-led training sessions, and roll call deployment period reports from these training sessions.
Box 40
LAPD Budget Data
1983-1993
Scope and Content
The series consists of itemized annual budgets developed by the LAPD for Fiscal Years 1983 through 1993. Also included is
the Fiscal Support Bureau's after-action report for the 1992 riots and attachments discussing the riots' financial consequences
on the department. Items are arranged chronologically according to fiscal year.
