Since protests and violence began in Los Angeles in response to the death of George Floyd, more than 2700 people have been arrested.
Chief Michel Moore told the city Police Commission on Tuesday that about 2,500 of those arrests were for failure to disperse or curfew violations.
The remainder were for crimes including burglary, looting, assaults on police officers and other violence, chief told the panel, which functions as the Police Department’s civilian oversight board.
A huge new demonstration filled streets in the Hollywood area, with police and National Guard troops on scene.
George Floyd protests in Los Angeles, more than 2700 arrested
