LAPD takes $5M loan from city to pay officers for overtime following protests
By: | Published: 2025-06-24 03:03:00 | Source: www.police1.com
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council has approved a $5 million loan from the city’s reserve fund to help the Los Angeles Police Department cover overtime expenses linked to recent anti-ICE riots downtown, KTLA reported.
The 13-2 vote came during a June 18 council meeting, following reports of growing financial pressure due to prolonged demonstrations. The motion, introduced by Councilmembers John Lee and Katy Yaroslavsky, now awaits final approval from Mayor Karen Bass.
According to City Controller Kenneth Mejia, the city has spent approximately $19.7 million in response to the protests as of June 16. About $17.2 million went to LAPD, with $11.7 million allocated for officer overtime. Officials said the riots, which included multiple reports…
