Hi[story] time Ep. 1 - LAPD CRASH

Few specialty units carry an infamous reputation like CRASH (Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums). CRASH existed from 1979 to 2000. During it's lifespan, CRASH officers were embattled in cover-ups, murders, and the Rampart Scandal. While many CRASH officers were doing the right work for the right reasons, their commitment to making LA a safer city was overshadowed by controversy.

Units like CRASH still have a place in modern policing. At the end of this episode, I take a few minutes to discuss the validity of specialized units used to combat unique problems.

This is the first episode of Hi[story] Time on Blue Line Millennial. The goal of these short episodes is to talk about the history of policing, which is not something regularly discussed outside of police academies. It's important for us to learn our history, because history can show us what went right and what went wrong. As officers entrusted with the care and safety of the public, it's pivotal we learn from our past to be better in the future.

Episodes about specific incidents or units, such as this, will likely be much shorter than episodes about broad topics such as the London Metropolitan Police. 

Do you have a historical police topic you want covered? DM me on Instagram or email me at bluelinemillennial@gmail.com!

Stay safe! I'll see you on the road.