Anybody know why LAPD is assisting in ICE raids?

[orangecrush]

Is this with the approval of the mayor?

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[kimbutgar]

1. You know a lot of cops are pro taco man.

Most of the ones I know are conservative and right wing.

[orangecrush]

2. They still can't act without orders

[SheltieLover]

3. Exactly!

[ananda]

5. Yes. Yes LAPD is known for its racism, brutatlity, and corruption.

It seems to be a thing there.

[stopdiggin]

4. I believe they are citing 'public safety' and 'danger'

And - before it is said elsewhere - no, that probably won't (can't?) be interpreted as arresting the goon squads. Unfortunately.

[ITAL]

6. Didn't watch the video

But I don't think they're helping the raids themselves. I know they're protecting the Federal Buildings (including where anyone scooped up in the raids might be held) though - which would be pretty consistent. Government buildings will always be protected.

[k_buddy762]

7. They're protecting the community

because that's their job.

[orangecrush]

8. Welcome to DU

And bye.

[k_buddy762]

9. I appreciate it

and Happy Saturday

[Arazi]

10. Looks like they're complicit in the chaos being fomented by ICE in the community

[k_buddy762]

11. If huge crowds are going to show up

there will inevitably be property damage of some kind, whether its a random kid throwing something at a window or city trash cans being knocked over or whatever. Municipal cops have a civil mandate to protect the community -- its property and its people. It may appear that they are out there "helping ICE," and maybe some of them even are (this would be contrary to orders from command staff, I would bet). But their mere presence may simply be indicative of the city's desire to prevent the crowds from escalating.

I'm saying the cops are probably there doing COP things, not ICE things.

At least the majority of them.

And I'll admit that, except for a few clips, I haven't watching too much footage of the LA events in the last 24 hours.

[Arazi]

12. The cops are complicit in helping ICE crash into these neighborhoods

That’s not “protecting” the community, that’s facilitating the crazy shit.

Maybe the cops need to get ICE to stand down, then there won’t be any “huge crowds” for them to “prevent … from escalating” (citizens are perfectly within their rights to protest, its a civil right ffs)

[k_buddy762]

13. You and I both know

what can happen to a crowd of protesters when things get spun up, out of control, and the mob-mentality takes hold.

This is what I believe LAPD is trying to avoid. This is what I mean by "protecting the community." No, they have no legal obligation to save a life or protect. But they have a societal expectation, and likely a mandate from the mayor, to "keep the peace" and prevent injury and loss of life indirectly.

[Arazi]

14. Come on. You can't be this naive

LA cops have DECADES DECADES of history of violence towards citizens. They have ZERO history of being the good guys in virtually any scenario.

Why not just admit they’re complicit? Have you watched ANY of the footage of these ICE raids?You can watch it live right now. They are not keeping the peace, they’re facilitating ICE violence

[k_buddy762]

15. Is Paramount near LA?

All I can find is live feeds from "Paramount"