March 28, 2005
LAPD officers discuss curfew, what to do when you’re stopped by the police, racial profiling and more.
Getting the chance to interview some LAPD officers for L.A. Youth was a completely different experience. This time instead of giving a fake name or wondering what my mom was going to say, I could have a normal conversation with them. The officers revealed the human face of the LAPD. I have more respect for them.
Jasmon, 17, says it’s been hard being raised by her grandparents while still being in foster care.
These are letters we received about stories in the January – February 2005 issue of L.A. Youth.
Katherine, 16, says Girl Scouts is about friendship and helping others.
George, 16, got an internship last summer in the office of state Senator Gloria Romero.
Fabiola, 16, found some cool academic summer programs.
We got up close to starfish, sea urchins and other sea creatures in the San Pedro tide pools.
Larry, 18, thinks that reality TV is crazier than he looks in this picture.
Ambar loves going to college in Washington, D.C.
Hae Jin, 15, says teens can take action to help stop global warming.