From California Post · · 1m 10s
LAPD Chief Slams Nithya Raman’s Anti-Cop Claims
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell debunks Nithya Raman’s anti-cop message while highlighting LA’s falling crime rate.
In brief
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell debunks Nithya Raman’s anti-cop message while highlighting LA’s falling crime rate. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell rejects Nithya Raman’s criticism of his leadership, citing LA’s 10.1% crime drop and no ICE cooperation. Originally reported by California Post.
LAPD Chief Responds to Nithya Raman
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell fired back at mayoral candidate Nithya Raman after she criticized his leadership.
“It’s easy to make a broad statement like that”
Raman Claims Trust Lost
Raman said McDonnell 'lost the trust of our immigrant community here in LA.'
“lost the trust of our immigrant community here in la”
Crime Rate Declines
LA’s overall crime rate dropped 10.1 percent this year, with homicides falling 9.1 percent.
“crime rate dropped 10.1 percent this year”
No ICE Cooperation
LAPD does not cooperate with immigration enforcement, citing department protocols dating back to 1979.
“does not cooperate with immigration enforcement”
Mission Statement
McDonnell stated his mission is to protect communities, not conduct immigration enforcement.
“Our mission is to protect communities, not conduct immigration enforcement”
Raman’s Timeline Concerns
Raman said she would keep McDonnell until 2030 but expects him gone sooner for the 2028 Olympics.
“i will ensure that whoever we pick to be our next lapd chief will keep us safe”
Hiring and Costs
McDonnell noted more potential hires are taking the LAPD’s streamlined entrance exams and applying for jobs.
“more potential hires are taking the lapd’s newly streamlined entrance exams”
The headline
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell rejects Nithya Raman’s criticism of his leadership, citing LA’s 10.1% crime drop and no ICE cooperation.
