The independent investigation into the incident where a UCLA student had a Taser used on him in Powell Library has been completed, and a report has been released.
The report, authored by Merrick Bobb, finds that a UCPD officer violated the department’s use of force policies in this incident, and further recommends that UCPD change those policies to ban the use of a Taser on passive resisters.
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Apron parking restricts disabled students
As Victor Pineda navigated the many obstacles to wheelchair users in the Westwood North Village on his way home from a doctor’s appointment he shouted, “I’m trapped in the middle of the street.”
Block to begin serving as chancellor
A week before Gene Block was set to take over as the next chancellor of UCLA, there was a literal passing of the baton ceremony at the annual staff picnic.
Cook your very own American meal
The hamburger is a symbol of red-blooded Americanism, and as much as we may love soy, wheatgrass and organic salads ““ this Wednesday is a time for meat.
Rose pushes digitized accounting
Council discusses new accounting practices and plans summer retreat
New council gears up
Bruins United majority council takes office with ambitious goals
Student workers vocalize desire to unionize, eliminate unfair discrepancies
More than 30 Associated Students UCLA workers gathered Monday morning to protest what they called a lack of response from the university regarding their recent attempts to join a union.