LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass issued the following statement regarding a recent incident relating to possible misconduct in the Mission Division Gang Enforcement Detail of the Los Angeles Police Department:
“I have been briefed on this incident and what I’ve been told is very disturbing. Instances like this can erode confidence and trust in our police department. Under my administration, transparency and accountability is required. I am encouraged by the leadership of LAPD taking an aggressive posture towards this investigation to ensure Angelenos are being served with fairness and integrity. I will await the results of any and all investigations including those conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department, the United States Attorney’s Office, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.”