"Los Angeles Police Commission holds a public hearing on Eula Love police shooting"

On January 3, 1979, Eula Love, an African American woman, was fatally shot by LAPD officers in front of her home. Reportedly holding a boning knife during a confrontation with officers, Love was shot twelve times. The high-profile case generated extensive controversy regarding the actions of the officers and their use of deadly force. In this clip, an unidentified woman defends police and offers her opinion that public hearings should be held not only when civilians are shot by police, but also when officers are shot by suspects. Also in defense of police, Los Angeles Police Chief Daryl Gates offers his opinion that there is insufficient press coverage of positive stories involving the police. Includes footage of Police Commission Secretary William G. Cowdin and Assistant City Attorney, John B. Rice, and silent shots of the hearing.

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