Former police chief Daryl Gates dies

Former Los Angeles Police Chief Daryl Gates

Former Los Angeles Police Chief Daryl F. Gates, who led the department during the city's 1992 riots, has died at age 83. Gates was known for his tough policing tactics and is credited with modernizing the LAPD. He developed the first SWAT team in the nation as well as the anti-drug program DARE. But he also was a polarizing figure, well-liked by rank-and-file members but viewed by some as out-of-touch with the conditions of the city . His 14-year tenure ended over criticism of his response to the violent 1992 riots. What is Daryl Gates' legacy with the LAPD and the city of Los Angeles?

Former Los Angeles Police Chief Daryl F. Gates, who led the department during the city's 1992 riots, has died at age 83. Gates was known for his tough policing tactics and is credited with modernizing the LAPD. He developed the first SWAT team in the nation as well as the anti-drug program DARE. But he also was a polarizing figure, well-liked by rank-and-file members but viewed by some as out-of-touch with the conditions of the city . His 14-year tenure ended over criticism of his response to the violent 1992 riots. What is Daryl Gates' legacy with the LAPD and the city of Los Angeles?

Guests:

Frank Stoltze, KPCC’s political and LAPD reporter

Tyler Izen, Director, Los Angeles Police Protective League

Bernard Parks, LA City Councilman, 8th District, former LAPD Chief

Glynn Martin, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Police Historical Society

Joe Hicks, social critic and Vice President of Community Advocates Inc.

Connie Rice, civil rights attorney and Co-Director of the Advancement Project