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Officer in surreptitious recordings case says he thought ‘LAPD would have been proud of me'
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· August 26, 2026
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Key points The officer claimed these recordings captured racist, homophobic, and sexist comments made while working. A lawsuit has been filed by an officer who secretly recorded colleagues.
A lawsuit has been filed by an officer who secretly recorded colleagues. The officer claimed these recordings captured racist, homophobic, and sexist comments made while working.
The officer believed he was acting appropriately by gathering evidence of misconduct. He presented this evidence to investigators internally, without involving the media.
Further details about the case are available, including an interview with the officer and updates on the charges against him.
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Category: Local ·
Published: August 26, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
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