Overview

• By June 20, the LAPD had requested an additional $12 million to cover overtime pay linked to protests triggered by ICE raids on June 6.
• On June 19, the City Council approved a $5 million loan from reserves to fund officer overtime through pay period 25.
• City Controller data shows $19.7 million has been spent on the response to protests and riots, with 87% directed to law enforcement.
• The L.A. Press Club and other plaintiffs have filed lawsuits accusing officers of using excessive force and targeting journalists.
• With only 8,688 officers against an authorized strength of 9,500, the LAPD is coping with shortages and a $1 billion city budget deficit.