Sean Beckner-Carmitchel is a videographer and writer living in the Los Angeles area who has spent the last several years filming protests, counter-protests, rallies, sweeps, protests about sweeps, and rallies about counter-protests. He is passionate about reporting on social justice, policing, government transparency, antifascism, and right wing extremism. Most recently he's written for LCRW and District 34 as well as Knock LA. His video work has been seen on Good Morning America, NBC, ABC, and other national and international outlets.
A Weekend of Protests in Los Angeles After High-Profile Deaths Nationwide
After a series of brutal deaths resulting from encounters with police, protesters took to the streets of LA.
10 Dead in Lunar New Year’s Eve Mass Shooting in Monterey Park
The gunman was found dead in a Torrance parking lot the following day.
Three Deaths in One Week Cause City to Ask Why It Didn’t Use Mental Health Resources
Two shootings and one death in custody lead to calls for more mental health professionals working with LAPD. Other city officials are asking for unarmed professionals.
Records Show the Killer of Daniel Elena Lopez and Valentina Orellana Peralta Previously Used Bad Tactics
The fatal shooting of Elena Lopez and Orellana Peralta was not the first incident that led Jones' supervisor to question his actions while responding to a call.
Los Angeles Is Likely to Reappoint Chief Moore: A Brief List of Scandals
The Police Commission will discuss a second term as Chief of LAPD. Here’s a list of controversies and scandals Moore and the LAPD have faced.
California’s Bizarre, Racist Law Enforcement Training Videos
For the past 11 years, the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) has produced videos containing racist stereotypes and false information that continue to be used in police education.
LAPD’s Crowd Control Policies Reveal Minimal Training on Dangerous Levels of Force
The law restricts the LAPD’s use of force, but potentially under-trained officers wielding “less-lethal” weapons against crowds can cause drastic harm.
How All-Civilian Review Panels Help Officers Evade Punishment
All-civilian review panels have the power to reduce the severity of the punishments recommended by the chief of police and have increasingly done so over the past three years.
LAPD Captain Cost City More Than a Million Dollars, Then Became Twitter Troll
Before retiring, captain Rick Stabile displayed sympathies with right-wing protesters. Now he openly supports them.
LAPD’s Commission Rules on the Killing of Valentina Orellana Peralta and Daniel Elena Lopez
The Los Angeles Police Commission ruled that William Dorsey Jones Jr. acted out of policy when he shot and killed 14-year-old Valentina Orellana Peralta and 24-year-old Daniel Elena Lopez.
Local Bookstore Recovering After Apparent Arson Attack Linked to Break-In
Fliers found at the scene appear to connect the incident to a break-in at a home on the same night.
Caruso Field Deputy Accused of Sexual Misconduct and Derogatory Comments Toward Women
Daniel Lopez, a leading figure in Rick Caruso’s mayoral campaign, has a long and checkered history in Democratic politics.
LAPD Officer’s Death Surrounded by Attorney’s Allegations of Payback
Officer Houston Tipping suffered lethal injuries during training exercise. The attorney for his family says it was no accident.
LAPD Shot at Another Unarmed Man From Their Car
Two shootings in three days share concerning similarities.
Infamous Right-Wing Agitators Earned $30 an Hour Canvassing for Rick Caruso
Three people involved in violent anti-vaccine and anti-abortion demonstrations livestreamed at a Rick Caruso event.
LAPD Officers Admitted Jermaine Petit Wasn’t Holding Gun Before Shooting Him
Officer Daryl Glover Jr.’s mother is a director for the LAPD police union.
LAPD Waits Days to Answer Questions After Shooting a Man in the Back
LAPD shot Jermaine Petit in the back several times after reports of him possessing a “deadly weapon.” Officers later revealed they only found a small car part at the scene.
Why Does ‘Democrat’ Sheriff Villanueva Have So Many Far-Right Supporters?
The head of the largest sheriff’s department in the country has the support of several prominent far-right figures, some of whom are allegedly violent.
When Police Kill Loved Ones, Court Support Is Critical for Families
David Sullivan was killed by the Buena Park Police Department in 2019. With relatives of other police brutality victims by their side, the Sullivans took the city to court this April.
The Shadowy Web Connecting Anti-Abortion Groups in California
Anti-abortion groups in California are often connected by powerful, well-funded people.
LAPD and DHS Attack Pro-Abortion Protesters in Downtown LA
Several hundred people gathered to protest the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision. Some were met with violence from local and federal police.
As Sweeps Resume, Residents of a Harbor City Encampment Are Left Without Options
Encampment residents were not offered shelter or storage for their belongings, and endured weeks of uncertainty and fear.
