LAWA PD internal affairs has always been dysfunctional and officers are punished based on popularity vs an impartial standard. Walker was part of a long line of ” insider” corruption and dysfunctional leadership. Has Richardson’s lawsuit confirmed the corruption by asking why she wasn’t allowed to take a demotion to keep her job or was she never qualified as McGuire wasn’t? More importantly, why has Inglewood Mayor James Butts brought this kind of person into a management position in City Hall? Related: What Led to Inglewood Mayor’s Ouster at LA Airports Police Department Is it a coincidence that once Walker departed, his web of corruption began to unravel at the seams? Walker was promoted by Mayor Butts who also abruptly resigned from LA Airports with no explanation, There appears to be a pattern of departments, under Walker’s control, performing favors for certain officers. The Internal Affairs Lieutenant assigned to the case, then became romantically involved with the “victim” which led to his resignation at the same time as Walker.ĢUrbanGirls reached out to LAXPD Union President Marshall McClain who was unavailable for comment. certification, as required to be a police officer, yet once CBS started investigating, her position was changed to “Manager”.Īn unidentified officer discussed with CBS that he lost his job due to domestic violence charges his girlfriend brought against him. Related: Former LAXPD Lieutenant Files Lawsuit Against Department, City of Los AngelesĮthel McGuire, a former LAXPD Assistant Chief of Police, was given this position that caught state regulators eye. Richardson’s lawsuit describes anonymous letters circulating through the department stating she was sleeping with her co-workers. One officer in particular took a demotion in lieu of termination.Ī CBS2 investigation showed officers stating that Walker showed favoritism towards certain officers. The lawsuit lays out personnel in Human Resources coming under fire and other officers being charged with timecard fraud. In her lawsuit, she speaks of several Black officers, eleven in total, being investigated for similar accusations. The lawsuit states Richardson was unaware she needed to provide a medical note and Human Resources didn’t ask for one. She was also alleged to have submitted paperwork to Human Resources to obtain “light duty” and found to have not included medical documentation to support the claim. Just as Walker was being charged with tax evasion, in February 2016, then Lieutenant Marlo Richardson was notified that an anonymous letter was submitted to the new chief saying she was committing timecard fraud, in the same month. World Airports resigns following tax evasion investigationĪccording to the Los Angeles Times, Walker worked at LAXPD for 21 years and had control over internal affairs, backgrounds and recruitments and Human Resources. Is there a connection between him and a recently filed lawsuit by another former LAXPD Lieutenant? Walker would be charged with tax evasion in February 2016 and ultimately resigned seven (7) months later in September. Former LAXPD Acting Police Chief/Assistant Chief Brian Walker was indicted on federal charges in April 2015 where he was accused of defrauding the city for “private gain”.
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