The homicide rate in Los Angeles is at its lowest in 18 years and crime rates are generally down throughout Southern California, but the LAPD faces increasing challenges with new budget cuts and diminishing resources. For the first time, Patt takes "Ask the Chief" to the people, with a live audience at the new LAPD headquarters in downtown. Join Patt as she talks with LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, community stakeholders and the public about the future of the LAPD, policing under a shrinking budget and maintaining and improving the LAPD's relationship with the community.
When all is said and done the earthquake in Haiti will probably rank as the worst natural disaster to ever strike the Western Hemisphere. The rush is on to coordinate as much relief aid into Haiti as possible, and to get as many search-and-rescue workers on the ground to save people still trapped under collapsed buildings. With so many problems facing Haiti before the earthquake struck this relief mission will pose a particular challenge—how to assist a failed state further devastated by a massive quake?
Medical errors are commonplace, but with so much at stake and a technically-advanced field, they shouldn’t be. In his newest book, Dr. Gawande explores a wide variety of industries and finds a common mistake-deterrent: the checklist. Applying a simple checklist for surgery—is this the right patient? What are their allergies?—has been shown to dramatically reduce deaths and complications. Is the checklist the simple silver bullet for medical errors? And could it have larger implications for healthcare reform?
Patt Morrison is known for its innovative discussions of local politics and culture, as well as its presentation of the effects of national and world news on Southern California.
