SAFE LA Task Force Seek Suspects from Recent Protests and Demonstrations NA20030dm

June 28, 2020

WHAT: News Conference

WHEN: Monday, June 29, 2020 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Los Angeles Police Headquarters Facility 100 West First Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 (behind Deaton Civic Auditorium)

WHO: LAPD Deputy Chief Kris Pitcher, Detective Bureau LAFD Deputy Chief Al Poirier FBI’s, Criminal Division, Special Agent in Charge Los Angeles Field Office Voviette Morgan

WHY: The SAFE LA Task Force is conducting criminal investigations for significant crimes committed during the protests and demonstrations in Los Angeles which started on May 29, 2020. The task force consists of the following agencies: • Los Angeles Police Department • Los Angeles Fire Department • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) • United States Attorney’s Office • Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office • Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office • Beverly Hills Police Department • Santa Monica Police Department • Torrance Police Department

Persons who committed significant crimes such as looting, burglary, robbery, vandalism, arson, and assault with great bodily injury will be held accountable for their actions. The purpose of this news conference is to give an overview as to how that will be accomplished.

CONTACT: LAPD Media Relations Section at (213) 486-5910.