Mayor Karen Bass
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said local police are on "alert" after looting and violence occurred across the city following the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series win.
"As we celebrate this achievement tonight and in the coming days, violence will not be tolerated. LAPD is currently on tactical alert and has activated a strategic plan to protect communities and businesses, which includes proactive deployment and coordinated strategy with regional partners to ensure that all Angelenos are able to celebrate safely," Bass said in a statement Wednesday.
The Dodgers won the World Series on Wednesday evening, beating the New York Yankees in Game 5. After the game, supporters took to the streets of Los Angeles to celebrate and clashed with law enforcement officers.
Bass said local police were activated, and the city's Emergency Operations Center was activated to Level 3, meaning staff were in person and coordinating across departments. Four command posts throughout the city would "help promote safety following the game."
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) posted on social media that the World Series revelers had become a "hostile crowd," surrounding a public bus and attempted to set it on fire. Officers told individuals to leave the area, and people threw projectiles at LAPD members.
LAPD announced several businesses in the area had been looted, and several dispersal orders had been given to individuals on the street. The agency said "arrests have been made."
"It was requested to celebrate responsibly," LAPD posted.
L.A. City’s Emergency Operations Center Activated As City Continues Support Efforts for Friday’s Dodgers Celebrations
The Los Angeles City Emergency Operations Center activated to a Level 2 at 8:00 AM this morning with personnel from more than 20 departments and agencies working onsite to coordinate safety and operations support efforts for today’s Dodgers celebrations. Mayor Karen Bass and local leaders yesterday outlined coordinated support efforts for Friday’s Dodgers Championship Parade. The City is committed to supporting the Dodgers in delivering a celebration befitting the championship team, its dedicated fans and our proud city.
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