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New Policy Will Allow LAPD To Record And Store Aerial Footage Of Protests

Jeffrey Cawood
New Policy Will Allow LAPD To Record And Store Aerial Footage Of Protests
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A new policy will allow the Los Angeles Police Department to begin recording and storing aerial footage of protests, demonstrations, or other large-scale gatherings on election night and beyond.

According to the L.A. Times, the approval came last week “via a unanimous Police Commission vote to accept a donation of $2,150 worth of recording equipment” from a foundation “that has long bankrolled equipment desired by the LAPD but not budgeted for or prioritized by the city.”

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