I don't beleive too much of what this guy is saying. I work in So Cal LE and have several friends in LAPD. Despite what you hear on TV, they are still one of the most respected, professional organizations out there.
In reference to a post above, I doubt the LAPD cops were the ones stealing guns in NOLA after the hurricane. It seems New Orleans, with it's history and continuing problem with corruption (looting the Wal Mart - then coverup ), does not need any help with stealing it's citizens' stuff.
This guy's description of what happened stinks. I would love to see his case file. Granted, he needs to get a private atty. A public defender is not going to help him.
The simple fact that this guy thinks he's being RETALIATED against for filing a complaint. Think about how many complaints are filed against an 8000+ member organization on a daily basis. If LAPD is going to begin an illegal campaign against those who file complaints, they have a lot more work to do.
People file complaints all the time. Cops are not going to risk reputation, prison, home, and not sending kids to college so they can grab guns of innocent poeple. Seriously, think about it.
Granted, LAPD has had its ptoblem with corruption. Most of it occurred then Cheif Williams hired anyone and everyone, despite backgrounds.