📄 Defense 1318 — 1974 Gates Memo on Crime Scene Protection
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Defense 1318 — 1974 Gates Memo on Crime Scene Protection

An unsigned 1974 memorandum purportedly from LAPD Chief Darryl Gates, addressed to all LAPD personnel, concerning crime scene protection procedures. Foundation was challenged; the SID director testified she was unaware of the document and that it predated her employment. The court found its current validity unclear.

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