End of consent decree near?

Eight years after he approved a sweeping consent decree designed to root out problems in the LAPD, a federal judge is expected Monday to consider withdrawing the costly and restrictive order.Daily News.

Chief William Bratton, widely credited with reforming the Los Angeles Police Department, said Thursday he is "cautiously optimistic" the decree will be lifted.

Bratton believes the agency can now police its own problems without the independent monitor who has cost Los Angeles taxpayers $2 million a year.