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435 arrests, $12 million in OT, few lessons learned: LAPD issues report on ICE protests
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Libor Jany , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The report's release has sparked criticism from some who feel that it does not fully account for the use of less-lethal weapons and officer actions during the protests.
The Los Angeles Police Department has issued a report on its response to protests last year. The report notes that officers performed well in handling unruly crowds. However, critics argue that the report does not adequately address certain issues.
The report details challenges faced by the department during the protests. It also mentions the outcome of the police response, including a significant number of arrests and overtime costs. Further details on the report and its findings are available from the LAPD.
The report's release has sparked criticism from some who feel that it does not fully account for the use of less-lethal weapons and officer actions during the protests.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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