LAPD chief instructs officers to verify identity of federal immigration agents

Facing concerns from the community about unidentified federal agents and people posing as them, Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell has issued new guidance for officers responding to the scene of possible immigration enforcement actions.

McDonnell discussed the policy publicly at the Board of Police Commissioners meeting on Tuesday. He said he issued the guidance on June 27.

The LAPD has not yet responded to a request for comment or to provide the full text of the directive…

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