Special Order 40

The current rules of the LAPD's Special Order 40 prevent officers from arresting or questioning a suspect on immigration status. In the wake of the shooting death of high school student Jamiel Shaw Jr. outside of his home, Councilman Dennis Zine along with the victim's father are calling for an amendment of Special Order 40. The suspect in custody for killing Shaw is a suspected gang member and illegal immigrant. Zine proposes LAPD officers be required to check the immigration status of all suspected gang members during questioning, whether they are being arrested or not, and that federal authorities be notified if the person is not a U.S. citizen. Some civil liberties activists say Zine's proposal will erode the human rights of immigrants and citizens alike. Larry talks with Deputy Chief Sergio Diaz, LAPD, Operations-Central Bureau, Peter Bibring, ACLU staff attorney, and Tom Fitton, President of Judicial Watch.

The current rules of the LAPD's Special Order 40 prevent officers from arresting or questioning a suspect on immigration status. In the wake of the shooting death of high school student Jamiel Shaw Jr. outside of his home, Councilman Dennis Zine along with the victim's father are calling for an amendment of Special Order 40. The suspect in custody for killing Shaw is a suspected gang member and illegal immigrant. Zine proposes LAPD officers be required to check the immigration status of all suspected gang members during questioning, whether they are being arrested or not, and that federal authorities be notified if the person is not a U.S. citizen. Some civil liberties activists say Zine's proposal will erode the human rights of immigrants and citizens alike. Larry talks with Deputy Chief Sergio Diaz, LAPD, Operations-Central Bureau, Peter Bibring, ACLU staff attorney, and Tom Fitton, President of Judicial Watch.