LA school violence nearly doubled since 2020 police removal, and parents push for reintroduction.

Los Angeles school violence nearly doubled since police were removed in 2020 post-George Floyd protests. Parents, led by the Parents Advisory Committee, oppose progressive activist groups and push for law enforcement's reintroduction. Maria Luisa Palma organized an independent petition for this cause, citing a rise in violent incidents from 2,315 in 2018-2019 to 4,569 in 2022-2023.

May 11, 2024
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