“The killing of George Floyd exposed painful wounds of historic racial injustices in our nation. We of course can’t control what a jury of 12 people in Minneapolis will decide, but we can decide what we do in Lakewood. And I urge our residents to join in strengthening our resolve …continue reading
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted on all charges brought against him in the death of George Floyd. On a motion from the prosecution, Chauvin’s bail was revoked. He was taken out of court with his hands handcuffed behind his back. The jury deliberation was short. The …continue reading
Correa votes to pass landmark police reform legislation Congressman Lou Correa voted to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act—landmark legislation that reforms America’s police departments and rebuilds trusts in our communities. The Congressman, who serves on the House Judiciary Committee, urged his colleagues to join him in passing …continue reading
Dear Editor, West Orange County Republican Women Federated members want to express our full support for President Trump and the men and women in uniform and law enforcement who are protecting us during these tumultuous times. There must be full accountability for the death of George Floyd, who his family …continue reading
In support of transparency and to encourage communication with the public it serves, the Seal Beach Police Department released its use of force policy and procedures (pdf). The nine-page document includes an overview, a mission statement with core values, response to the 8CANTWAIT campaign, a description of President Obama’s Task …continue reading
At the Lakewood City Council study session on the city’s budget, Mayor Todd Rogers asked for a moment of silence in the memory of George Floyd, who was killed in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25. Mayor Rogers also announced that he had reached out to several pastors in …continue reading
Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel), issued the following statement regarding the events over the past week in the U.S. regarding George Floyd’s death: “The deeply troubling death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has rightly sparked outrage and demands for justice across the nation. Most who have engaged in protests over …continue reading
Federal, state and local law enforcement partners join together to condemn the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and offer sincere condolences to his family and colleagues, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott, FBI Special Agent in Charge Sean Ragan, Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert, Sacramento County Sheriff Scott …continue reading
Over the weekend, there were multiple demonstrations that took place across Orange County in response to the murder of George Floyd. More are planned in the coming days. While most were peaceful and went without incident, the demonstrations in the cities of Huntington Beach and Santa Ana required police to …continue reading
Statement on Death of George Floyd Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) released the following statement: “The actions of these officers are egregious and completely unacceptable and my heart goes out to George Floyd’s family. I am a supporter of law enforcement, but these officers should be prosecuted to the …continue reading
As cities across the nation, including a handful in Orange County, deal with mass protests following the controversial death of George Floyd by Minnesota police officers, Garden Grove focuses on the importance of respecting diversity in all forms and maintaining positive police relationships in the community. “Garden Grove is a …continue reading
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer issued the following statement regarding the protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd last week while in police custody in Minnesota: The right to make your voices heard will always be protected. The overwhelming majority of the people taking to the …continue reading
The California National Guard was deployed to Long Beach to help the Long Beach Police Department restore order after an overnight curfew was imposed following a protest downtown that turned into looting. At the request of the City and County of Los Angeles, California Governor Newsom declared a State of …continue reading