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LAPD Chief Says Only 60% Of Police Dept Inclined To Take Vaccine, Cites Internal Survey

Jeffrey Cawood
LAPD Chief Says Only 60% Of Police Dept Inclined To Take Vaccine, Cites Internal Survey
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On Tuesday, Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore said thousands of LAPD employees are reluctant to be inoculated with a coronavirus vaccine.

The Los Angeles Times reports Moore’s comments were based on “an informal survey” that found “just 60% of respondents saying they would accept the shots when offered.” The outlet also described the finding as the result of an “unscientific internal poll” and did not provide reasons for the skepticism.

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