Special Order 40 to get r eview

After months of delay, Los Angeles City Councilman Jack Weiss on Wednesday announced plans for an October hearing on the LAPD's Special Order 40 and how Chief William Bratton has clarified it to officers.Daily News.

"I have reviewed this issue closely and have worked with Chief Bratton," Weiss said. "As a result, I am announcing we will be holding a special hearing in October to address issues related to Special Order 40."

Long a source of controversy, the order limits when officers can ask about immigration status. It was adopted in 1979 and is considered crucial in gaining the trust of immigrants who might otherwise be reluctant to report crimes.