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Facial Recognition Technology: A Boon To Law Enforcement, A Blow To Privacy Advocates

By The Huffington Post News Editors Feb 06th 2012 - 12:11PM

When several armed robberies occurred recently in Lancaster, Calif., police had little of use on the two suspects.

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Hollywood Metro Stabbing On The Red Line: Clown Came To The Aid Of Victims

By Anna Almendrala Nov 01st 2011 - 03:07PM

A couple was stabbed early Tuesday morning on the mezzanine level of the Hollywood/Western Metro stop, which prompted investigators to shut down the station during the early morning commute, reports the Los Angeles Times.

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Who Should Police the Police?

By Hector Villagra Oct 18th 2011 - 12:41PM

In 1994, Lisa Simpson -- daughter of Homer, sister of Bart -- posed the question that continues to plague law enforcement: "If you're the police, who will police the police?"

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Anthony Amore: How the LA County Sheriff's Department Used Social Media to Help Save a Rembrandt

By Anthony Amore Aug 28th 2011 - 04:51PM

Two weeks ago, in the seaside environs of Marina del Rey, a thief -- or thieves, it's not clear yet -- snatched a drawing purported to be Rembrandt's The Judgment from a small, exclusive exhibition at the Ritz Carlton.

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AOL TV: Actor Francesco Quinn Dies, Aged 48

By Catherine Lawson Aug 08th 2011 - 07:43PM

A sad start to the week as it's been announced that Francesco Quinn, son of acting legend Anthony Quinn, has died at the age of 48.

Background on los angeles county sheriffs department

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD), sometimes referred to as the Los Angeles Sheriff's Office (LASO), is a local county law enforcement agency that serves Los Angeles County, California.

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