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Fraternal Order of Police VP: Defunding police departments is 'completely ridiculous'

June 5, 2020

Fraternal Order of Police VP: Defunding police departments is 'completely ridiculous'

The "insane" conversation circulating about defunding police departments would only aid criminals and hurt communities, Fraternal Order of Police Vice President Joe Gamaldi stated Friday.

Los Angeles Police union leader on proposed $150M budget cut: 'It was shameful'

June 5, 2020

Los Angeles Police union leader on proposed $150M budget cut: 'It was shameful'

Los Angeles' decision to slash up to $150 million from the LAPD budget to reinvest into communities of color was the "antithesis of leadership," Los Angeles Police Protective League leader Rob Harris accused Friday.

Video shot by actor shows LAPD officers seen striking protesters with batons

June 5, 2020

Video shot by actor shows LAPD officers seen striking protesters with batons

Disturbing videos appear to show Los Angeles cops striking George Floyd protesters with batons during what appeared to be a peaceful demonstration, according to a report.

Dan Bongino: I'm 'genuinely worried' where growing anti-police sentiment will lead

June 5, 2020

Dan Bongino: I'm 'genuinely worried' where growing anti-police sentiment will lead

Former NYPD officer and Secret Service agent Dan Bongino expressed growing concern Friday about the anti-law enforcement sentiment gripping the country, including calls for police departments to be defunded or disbanded entirely.

Violent, armed looters overrun Santa Monica Music Center: 'They took everything from us, and no one stopped them'

June 4, 2020

Violent, armed looters overrun Santa Monica Music Center: 'They took everything from us, and no one stopped them'

For almost five decades, the Santa Monica Music Center was an oasis of arts and education that gave all walks of life the opportunity to bond over the universal language of melodies. But in the riots that reached Santa Monica on Sunday, almost everything inside was damaged or pilfered as the distraught owners looked on, and those who tried to defend the building had guns and other weapons pulled on them with no law enforcement in sight.

Meghan Markle says ‘George Floyd’s life mattered,’ in graduation speech to her LA high school

June 4, 2020

Meghan Markle says ‘George Floyd’s life mattered,’ in graduation speech to her LA high school

Meghan Markle tried to connect to some young adults regarding the death of George Floyd -- and the broader issues of racism and police brutality -- In a speech via video Wednesday to graduates of her old high school in Los Angeles.

LAPD cruiser involved in crash, 4 injured, 2 critically: report

June 4, 2020

LAPD cruiser involved in crash, 4 injured, 2 critically: report

An LAPD police cruiser was involved in a crash in South Los Angeles late Wednesday that injured four, including two critically.

Los Angeles to slash up to $150M from LAPD budget, reinvest into communities of color

June 3, 2020

Los Angeles to slash up to $150M from LAPD budget, reinvest into communities of color

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Wednesday that he tasked the city to “identify $250 million in cuts” to invest more money into the black community, communities of color, women and “people who have been left behind."

LA County charges more than 60 for looting, other crimes during unrest

June 3, 2020

LA County charges more than 60 for looting, other crimes during unrest

LA county courts have a busy week ahead of them after a series of arrests during the protests.

LA man with weapons cache allegedly impersonated National Guard soldier protecting against George Floyd riots

June 3, 2020

LA man with weapons cache allegedly impersonated National Guard soldier protecting against George Floyd riots

An armed man was arrested overnight for allegedly impersonating a National Guard member.