LAPD Chief McDonnell and Mayor Bass Provide Protest Update
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June 10, 2025 – Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell released the following statement today on the possible deployment 
of Marines to Los Angeles.
“The LAPD has not received any formal notification that the Marines will be arriving in Los Angeles. However, the possible arrival of federal military forces in Los Angeles—absent clear coordination—presents a significant logistical and operational challenge for those of us charged with safeguarding this city. The Los Angeles Police Department, alongside our mutual aid partners, have decades of experience managing large-scale public demonstrations, and we remain confident in our ability to do so professionally and effectively. That said, our top priority is the safety of both the public and the officers on the ground. We are urging open and continuous lines of communication between all agencies to prevent confusion, avoid escalation, and ensure a coordinated, lawful, and orderly response during this critical time.”
Chief Jim McDonnell, Los Angeles Police Department
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell Releases Statement on Immigration Enforcement
Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell released the following statement on Monday, June 9, 2025, in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the city:
“Today, the LAPD became aware that ICE was conducting operations in the City of Los Angeles. I’m aware that these actions cause anxiety for many Angelenos, so I want to make it clear: the LAPD is not involved in civil immigration enforcement. While the LAPD will continue to have a visible presence in all our communities to ensure public safety, we will not assist or participate in any sort of mass deportations, nor will the LAPD try to determine an individual’s immigration status. Since 1979, our policy has barred officers from initiating police action solely to determine a person’s immigration status. The Department remains focused on critical issues like crime reduction, enhancing public safety, and improving the quality of life for all Angelenos. I want everyone, including our immigrant community, to feel safe calling the police in their time of need and know that the LAPD will be there for you without regard to one’s immigration status.”
Chief Jim McDonnell, Los Angeles Police Department
Source: Los Angeles Police Department
