LAPD Report on Summer Protests | Bakersfield News

LAPD releases report praising officers’ handling of summer protests despite chaos, but critics slam it for ignoring injuries from less-lethal weapons and attacks on journalists—while revealing $12M in overtime and 435 arrests in just two weeks. Protesters used creative tactics like oven mitts and leaf blowers to fight back, catching police off-guard. Chief defends officers, citing unprecedented violence and 50 officer injuries, yet communication breakdowns and lack of preparedness remain glaring issues. Report claims no lives lost or major damage—but the debate over tactics and accountability continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eea73c6221febd60