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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

LAPD to receive 12% budget increase in 2022

LAPD to receive 12% budget increase in 2022
The Los Angeles Police Commission has approved a $213 million budget increase after defunding the LAPD in 2020.
Andi Basista, News Editor • November 23, 2021

On Tuesday afternoon, the Los Angeles Police Commission approved a proposal for a $213 million increase in budget for the Los Angeles Police Department, starting next year. The plan will build on all staffing levels within the department, including salary, overtime costs, existing technology and replacement...

Silenced voices: International Women’s Day

Courtesy of Morgan Mitchell
On this day, we remember the women around the world who were and are silenced and oppressed.
Morgan Mitchell, Writer • March 8, 2017
On this day, we remember the women around the world who were and are silenced and oppressed.

LAPD surveillance tactics violate citizens’ privacy rights

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Police departments use spy gear and surveillance tactics to collect data.
Justin Yun, Writer • September 20, 2016
Police departments use spy gear and surveillance tactics to collect data.

Michael Jace found guilty of second-degree murder

A jury convicted 53-year-old Michael Jace of murder after a weeklong trial, which ended on Friday, May 27.
Alondra Urizar, Writer • May 31, 2016
A jury convicted 53-year-old Michael Jace of murder after a weeklong trial, which ended on Friday, May 27.

April Jace’s iPhone unlocked by LAPD

As the trial begins this month, detectives have hacked into Jace’s phone for evidence.
Nicole Foy, Writer • May 10, 2016
As the trial begins this month, detectives have hacked into Jace’s phone for evidence.