LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has placed a group of officers assigned to its recruitment office on administrative leave,

The accused officers have been removed from their posts with “no police powers,” the LAPD chief said. In light of a whistleblower’s complaint that alleged racism and discrimination by officers within the Los Angeles Police Department,

Chief Jim McDonnell Tuesday called details of a whistleblower's complaint alleging racism and discrimination by officers in the Los Angeles Police Department's Recruitment and Employment Division a "major setback" and pledged that appropriate action will be taken.