Thomas Ridley, interview, 1992-08-03

Interview of Mark Ridley-Thomas, Los Angeles City Councilman, about the root causes of the civil disturbance, the preparedness of theLos Angeles Police Department to handle a major disturbance, and the adequacy of the Los Angeles Police Department's response to the violence and unrest, 1992 August 3. PART OF SERIES: After the violence had subsided, the Webster Commission met of a variety of public officials, law enforcement personnel, activists, and community leaders to discuss the rioting, its root causes, and the adequacy of the LAPD's response. The series includes summaries of these meetings, including questions and comments along of the interviewers' own mental impressions, conclusions, and opinions. Materials are arranged in alphabetical order, according to the last name of the interviewee