NOTE: A warning is needed to prosecute any false claims filed against police officers. This may prohibit law enforcement from charging persons who outright lie about alleged police misconduct.
A warning about criminal penalties for false claims against police can deter “truthful” complaints against LAPD officers, the California Supreme Court held.
— Read on calmatters.org/justice/2025/11/lapd-citizen-complaint-forms/
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