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LAPD Grapples with Public Confusion as ICE Operations Mistaken for Kidnappings Spur 911 Surge

LAPD Grapples with Public Confusion as ICE Operations Mistaken for Kidnappings Spur 911 Surge

Ava Brooks07 mins

Los Angeles, California — The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is confronting a significant operational challenge and a public perception crisis stemming from a surge in 911 calls reporting what citizens believe to be kidnappings but which turn out to be enforcement actions conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The increasing frequency of…

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LAPD Chief Defends Force During LA Immigration Protests, Citing Violence Against Officers

LAPD Chief Defends Force During LA Immigration Protests, Citing Violence Against Officers

Lance Harper06 mins

Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell has issued a robust defense of his officers’ actions during recent protests in Los Angeles County, which were ignited by federal immigration enforcement operations beginning around June 6. In a written statement released on June 24, 2025, Chief McDonnell addressed the volatile situation that unfolded over several days,…

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