Proposition F in Los Angeles

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"Charter Amendment F, also known as Proposition F, was an important issue in the June 1992 primary elections. The proposition was concerned with reforming the Los Angeles Police Department. The city's need for police reform became an issue following the March 1991 beating of Rodney King. The issue became more heated in the wake of the 1992 riots. It was further inflamed by the numerous accusations among city officials and members of the public that Police Chief Daryl Gates was failing to do his job. The purpose of Proposition F was to revise the City Charter which had not been changed since the 1930's. According to that charter, the city's Chief of Police was free from the political control of the Mayor and City Council. He was given a life.time term and was prevented from removal unless "found guilty of misconduct" (Sahagun & Simon B8). The idea ..."

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