Jerry Conner, interview, 1992-07-24

Interview of Jerry Conner, the Commanding Officer of the Los Angeles Police Department's Central Area, about his involvement in controlling the civil disturbance, and his impressions of the adequacy of the Los Angeles Police Department's response to the violence and unrest. Also included as an addendum is a copy of the 1992 Riot Civil Unrest Report, which outlines the major events occurring in the Central Area during the period of civil unrest, 1992 July 24. 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.