LAPD asks protesters to report if they were mistreated by the police

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The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) said in a statement that people have posted online videos filmed during protests over the death of George Floyd in The Angels "Who represent encounters with the police, who they believe constitute excessive force or misconduct" during the protests and LAPD promised to investigate each report and hold officers accountable if they violated department policy.

"The protests, marches and demonstrations in recent days have often been dynamic and sometimes dangerous situations for both officers and protesters. Unfortunately, several of these gatherings have turned into chaos with stones, bottles, and other shells thrown at police officers, who have suffered injuries ranging from cuts and bruises to a fractured skull, "according to a statement from the department published in Twitter.

LAPD acknowledged that viral videos have been posted showing protesters being beaten by officers with batons or being shot with rubber bullets.

The Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti He said the department will reduce the use of these shells and, in addition, announced cuts to the police budget.

According to the LAPD statement, "We are aware of people who have posted videos online and on social media that represent encounters with the police, who they believe constitute excessive force or misconduct during these protests."

Please note the correct email address for the Office of the Inspector General is: oigcompl@lapd.online. They can also be reached by phone at (213) 893-6464 or (213) 893-6400. Visit their Twitter page @OIGLABOPC.

– LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) June 4, 2020

The Los Angeles Police Department urged anyone “to believe that they were wrongly accused of a crime, wrongfully injured, or that they suffered misconduct by an officer” to file a complaint.

Promising to thoroughly investigate and hold officers accountable, LAPD said the complaint can be filed by calling the Office of Professional Standards, 800-339-6868 or the Office of the Inspector General, 213-893-6400 or oigcompl@lapd.online.