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LAPD Chief Moore: Officers Testing Positive, Preparing For Coronavirus Scenarios And More

Los Angeles police Chief Michel Moore briefs the media on April 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles police Chief Michel Moore briefs the media in Los Angeles, California.
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LAPD Chief Moore: Officers Testing Positive, Preparing For Coronavirus Scenarios And More

Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore joins Larry Mantle for his monthly check-in on AirTalk. Topics discussed include:

  • The number of officers testing positive for the virus is increasing. 

  • LAPD officers are being required to wear protective masks and follow health guidelines.

  • What scenarios is the LAPD preparing for in case many officers are out sick?

  • The LAPD have filed complaints against businesses that are not complying with the city’s stay-at-home orders.

  • Protecting closed businesses that have boarded their doors and windows and could become possible targets for burglars.

  • Crime rates in March fall sharply due to coronavirus restrictions and the number of arrests made by the LAPD are down.

  • Rumors that people are being ticketed for being outside.

  • Concerns over speeding due to lighter traffic on LA’s streets and highways. 

Guest:

Michel Moore, Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department; he tweets