The Christopher Commission , appointed after the videotaped March police beating of Rodney King by Los minority policemen , has issued a report that paints a picture of brutality and racism in the police department , calls for the resignation of Chief Gates , and could prompt changes in law enforcement nationwide . Nearly one- quarter of police officers responding to a nationwide survey agreed that " racial bias on the part of officers toward minority citizens currently exists and contributes to a negative interaction between police and community . " One of the commission members commented " As troubling as some of our findings are ... they are not unique to Los Angeles . "
The Christopher Commission, appointed after the videotaped March 3 beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles policemen, has issued a report that paints a picture of brutality and racism in the police department, calls for the resignation of Chief Gates, and could prompt changes in law enforcement nationwide. Nearly one- quarter of 650 officers responding to a commission survey agreed that "racial bias on the part of officers toward minority citizens currently exists and contributes to a negative interaction between police and community." One of the commission members commented "As troubling as some of our findings are...they are not unique to Los Angeles."