LAPD disclosure rules in effect

After more than a year-long court battle, a Los Angeles Police Department rule takes effect this week that forces new officers in the gang and narcotics units to turn over detailed personal financial information.Brandon Lowrey in the Daily News.

The police union, which unsuccessfully sued to block the new rule, has predicted it would lead to mass resignations and transfers out of those units.

But the rule will not affect current members of those units until 2011, meaning its true impact may not be known for years.