Miranda Rules

I find it appalling that Chief Bernard Parks would write that letter (April 17). As a former police officer in the L.A. area, I am here to state that it is a common practice to continue questioning after rights have been read. You just state in your report that the suspect spontaneously made statements.

This is common practice which is passed down from the experienced officers to probationary officers. It’s creative report writing and any police official reading this is doing so with a smirk on his face saying, “That’s right.” If you don’t believe me, just wait until you’re arrested. Obtain a copy of your arrest report. You’ll think a different person was arrested after you read it.

LARRY MAZUR JR.

Santa Clara