Friday, July 16, 2021

LAPD IS GOING WOKE ... WILL NO LONGER CHARGE NONVIOLENT FELONY OFFENDERS

LAPD To Direct Certain Arrestees To ‘Community Support Programs' Instead Of Charging Them
 
LAPPL News Watch
July 16, 2020 


The Los Angeles Police Department announced that it will no longer arrest residents for certain crimes and will instead divert them to "community support programs." 
 
"The ATI Pre-Filing Diversion Program (diversion) will divert individuals arrested for select misdemeanors and non-violent felonies to community support programs in lieu of filing criminal charges, prosecution, and transportation to county jail facilities," the LAPD said in a statement, adding that the department sees the move as a "great opportunity in developing and participating in meaningful diversion programs which may reduce recidivism and enhance public safety." 
 
According to the statement, adults arrested for certain misdemeanors and non-violent felonies will be screened at the police station and referred to an on-site service provider who will "immediately assess the individual, identify the appropriate treatment and services needed, arrange for the provision of the treatment and services, and transport the participant to treatment facility, housing, or additional service provider." 
 
The plan will contain "culturally competent programming" that will take into consideration the "racial, ethnic and religious background as well as the participant's sexual orientation and gender identity." 
 
Once the alleged perpetrator completes the treatment program, the police report is archived without any action being taken, and no criminal charges will be filed.  

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