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How Laguna Beach police prepared for Sunday's "America First" protests
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Aug 21, 2017
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How Laguna Beach police prepared for Sunday's "America First" protests
On Sunday, Laguna Beach had protesters on both sides of the political spectrum, a police presence... and no violence.
Hundreds of people have rallied at Laguna Beach on Saturday, Aug. 19, to condemn racism after the deadly events in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Hundreds of people have rallied at Laguna Beach on Saturday, Aug. 19, to condemn racism after the deadly events in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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On Sunday, Laguna Beach had protesters on both sides of the political spectrum, a police presence... and no violence.

There were protesters - at least one with a swastika tattoo -  railing against illegal immigration under the banner "America First." 

And others with signs saying "Reject racism," and "Make America Human Again."

Last night, what could have been a violent confrontation ended peacefully in Laguna Beach.

Most everyone agrees that's because local police were really on their toes...

They managed to keep the two sides apart and moved to shut down the demonstration before things got out of hand.

Sargeant Jim Cota is with the Laguna Beach Police Department. He told Take Two's how the department monitored the event.

To hear the full conversation, click th eblue player above.