Roundtable 25, discussion, 1992-08-03

Roundtable discussion with five staff members of Community Youth Gang Services: Executive Director Steve Valdivia, Deputy Directors Marianne Diaz-Parton and Manuel Valasquez, Field Supervisor Joe Alarcon, and staff member Art Zepeda. Topics include the root causes of the civil disturbance, the ability and preparedness of the Los Angeles Police Department to handle this type of major disturbance, the adequacy of the Los Angeles Police Department's response to the violence, and recommendations for future improvement, 1992 August 3. PART OF SERIES: After the violence had subsided, the Webster Commission met of a variety of public officials, law enforcement personnel, activists, and community leaders to discuss the rioting, its root causes, and the adequacy of the LAPD's response. The series includes summaries of these meetings, including questions and comments along of the interviewers' own mental impressions, conclusions, and opinions. Materials are arranged in alphabetical order, according to the last name of the interviewee.