LAPD Officer’s Secret Recordings | Los Angeles News

A former LAPD officer, Officer Flores, faces up to 13 years in prison for allegedly recording over 120 unauthorized conversations with colleagues—many containing racist, sexist, and homophobic remarks. The DA claims Flores didn’t act as a whistleblower but sought profit, calling it “hitting the LAPD Lottery.” His defense and even the Mayor argue this prosecution chills officers from exposing misconduct, warning that speaking out could land them behind bars. The DA insists Flores actively participated in and edited recordings, stressing California’s privacy laws are being upheld. This case pits accountability against chilling effects on law enforcement reform. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/85e0217d3e93c107 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews