L.A. Secret Police. Inside the LAPD Elite Spy Network

L.A. Secret Police: Inside the LAPD Elite Spy Network is a revealing non-fiction account that uncovers extensive corruption within the Los Angeles Police Department during Chief Daryl Gates' tenure. Author Detective Rothmiller details pervasive illegal surveillance and brutality, targeting a wide array of high-profile individuals, including politicians and celebrities, while exposing significant cover-ups. This gripping narrative not only sheds light on the dark practices of the LAPD but also features an insightful epilogue from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Cay Johnston, recounting his own experiences with the department's illicit activities. The book is considered essential reading for anyone interested in law enforcement and civil rights issues.