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Los Angeles Protests Over Immigration Raids Cost Nearly $20 Million

Soaring police overtime, property damage repairs, shrinking staffing levels, projected sheriff’s department overtime signal deeper budget strains.

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L.A. rioters destroy police cruisers in anti-ICE demonstrations.

Overview

  • The city has incurred at least $19.7 million in costs through June 16 tied to daily protests.
  • The LAPD’s expenses amounted to $16.9 million, including $11.7 million for overtime through June 16.
  • Officials face new budget strain as the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department forecasts over $500 million in overtime this fiscal year.
  • Daily demonstrations since June 6 have resulted in 575 arrests and prompted $780,601 in repairs to City Hall and other municipal buildings.
  • Ongoing staffing shortages threaten to shrink the LAPD by 150 officers next year, leaving it at its smallest force in three decades.