By the 1850s, Los Angeles was one of the most dangerous places to live in the West. Extrajudicial killings, unchecked racial violence, and vigilante groups like the Los Angeles Rangers prevailed. This “Wild West” culture seeped into and was propagated by the Sheriff’s Department — and it hasn't gone away.
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LA County Sheriff’s Gangs Pt. 3: Wild West Roots/Jump Out Boys | Kingpins podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
