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LA School Police chief resigns after budget slashed by public school board

July 1, 2020

LA School Police chief resigns after budget slashed by public school board

The police chief for the Los Angeles Unified School District resigned Wednesday, a day after the school board slashed his budget by $25 million, Fox News has learned.

LA City Council approves cutting $150M from LAPD

July 1, 2020

LA City Council approves cutting $150M from LAPD

The Democrat-controlled Los Angeles City Council voted 12-2 Wednesday to slash $150 million from the LAPD’s budget, according to local reports.

LAPD morale sinks amid 'vilification,' 'constant verbal battering of our profession,' union boss says

June 30, 2020

LAPD morale sinks amid 'vilification,' 'constant verbal battering of our profession,' union boss says

They are essential employees who sometimes put their lives on the line just showing up to work – and they face “vilification” along with “constant verbal battering” and the looming threat of contracting the coronavirus.

LA City Council member announces '1st step' in plan to 'replace LAPD'

June 30, 2020

LA City Council member announces '1st step' in plan to 'replace LAPD'

A top Los Angeles City Council member announced that local lawmakers have approved the “first step” in a plan to replace police with unarmed first responders to handle nonviolent service calls Tuesday.

Seattle police union chief: 'CHOP' zone shows 'socialist political pandering' is becoming mainstream

June 30, 2020

Seattle police union chief: 'CHOP' zone shows 'socialist political pandering' is becoming mainstream

What was once a "fringe element of socialist political pandering" is now becoming mainstream in public safety discourse in Seattle at this risk of its residents, Seattle Police Officers Guild President Michael Solan warned Tuesday.

LA County warns coronavirus case spike is 'alarming'

June 29, 2020

LA County warns coronavirus case spike is 'alarming'

Los Angeles County health officials on Monday offered a dire warning over an "alarming" spike in coronavirus cases as the pandemic continues to worsen in the region weeks after a phased reopening.

Los Angeles proposes slashing law enforcement budget, including elimination of Special Victims Bureau

June 29, 2020

Los Angeles proposes slashing law enforcement budget, including elimination of Special Victims Bureau

Los Angeles CEO Sachi Hamai has put forward a proposed budget with recommendations to cut some $145.4 million allocated to local police.

Law enforcement experts on defunding, dismantling police: 'When you call 911 who is going to come out?'

June 27, 2020

Law enforcement experts on defunding, dismantling police: 'When you call 911 who is going to come out?'

As calls grow to defund or dismantle police departments in the wake of the death of George Floyd and amidst nationwide protests against police brutality, questions about what that would look like -- especially in cities with high crime rates -- remain.

LA council takes step toward sending unarmed service providers to some 911 calls: reports

June 26, 2020

LA council takes step toward sending unarmed service providers to some 911 calls: reports

During a special committee on police reform held Wednesday, the Los Angeles city council approved a motion to create an "unarmed" response unit, tasked with handling non-violent emergencies.

Liz Peek: Democrats' obstruction of GOP police reform utterly cynical and inexcusable

June 25, 2020

Liz Peek: Democrats' obstruction of GOP police reform utterly cynical and inexcusable

Democrats knew their efforts at obstruction would lead to no bill.