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Police Commission Rejects Parks

Officers look on at Parker Center as Chief Parks walks to Police Commission session. He has been widely blamed for poor morale.  (WALLY SKALIJ / LAT)

Police Commission Rejects Parks

Daniel Morgan prays during Police Commission meeting before its announcement of 4-1 vote against a second term for Chief Bernard C. Parks.

Daniel Morgan prays during Police Commission meeting before its announcement of 4-1 vote against a second term for Chief Bernard C. Parks.  (CLARENCE WILLIAMS / LAT)

Victoria Torres, center, makes her position clear as she and others demonstrate outside Parker Center as the Police Commission deliberates Chief Parks' fate.

Victoria Torres, center, makes her position clear as she and others demonstrate outside Parker Center as the Police Commission deliberates Chief Parks’ fate.  (CLARENCE WILLIAMS / LAT)

Los Angeles Police Officer Ken Hurley watches the decision on a small television.

Los Angeles Police Officer Ken Hurley watches the decision on a small television.  (ALEXANDER GALLARDO / LAT)

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Parks shakes hands with one of his supporters.

Parks shakes hands with one of his supporters.  (CLARENCE WILLIAMS / LAT)

Bob Smalls watches the Police Commission news conference on television at the American Legion Jackie Robinson Post 562.

Bob Smalls watches the Police Commission news conference on television at the American Legion Jackie Robinson Post 562.  (GARY FRIEDMAN / LAT)

Police Commission head Rick Caruso at press conference with David Cunningham, right, the only commissioner to support the chief.

Police Commission head Rick Caruso at press conference with David Cunningham, right, the only commissioner to support the chief.  (CLARENCE WILLIAMS / LAT)

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