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| From the Reporter |
| The Big Picture |
| San Diego Police Chief Bill Lansdowne, 67, has handled controversies before, as the top cop in Richmond and San Jose. This one is different, though: Lansdowne’s own decisions have contributed to the underpinnings of it. |
| How He’s Perceived |
| Lansdowne is widely liked by city officials and officers. Now that trust is being put to the test as the department faces its largest controversy under his watch. |
| The Underlying Scandal |
| Allegations against police include three cases of drunken driving as well as excessive force, domestic violence, sexual assault, on-duty rape and other offenses. Five officers have been charged criminally and prosecutors are considering several more cases. |