John Lynch, interview, 1992-06-17

Interview of John Lynch Director of Operations, Office of the Los Angeles District Attorney. Topics include the root causes of the civil disturbance, the Los Angeles Police Department's preparedness to handle this type of disturbance, the political climate and management style of theLos Angeles Police Department, and the adequacy of the Los Angeles Police Department's response to the violence and unrest. Also included as addenda are several newspaper clippings pertaining to police-related shootings, 1992 June 17. 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.