“Standing Firm on Safety, Accountability, and Constitutional Policing”
Statement from LAPD Chief of Police, Jim McDonnell
Over the past two weeks, Los Angeles has witnessed large-scale protests—amid the deep fear and pain the community has
experienced. This has most often been marked by peaceful expression that has at times been hijacked by violence, vandalism, and criminal aggression. Let me be unequivocal: the Los Angeles Police Department is and will always be committed to protecting the First Amendment rights of every Angelinos. Peaceful protest is not only protected by law—it is a vital thread in the fabric of our democracy. We honor and defend that right…