These images of attendees at the funeral procession of slain rapper Nipsey Hussle in Los Angeles, California USA speak volumes about the public's lack of respect for the Los Angeles Police Department. As the sister of a Los Angeles Police Officer, I can attest to the depravity that exists not only amongst the rank and file at the LAPD but also amongst it's leaders. During civil unrest, the people overwhelmingly outnumber the police putting the lives of police officers in danger; especially when there is little to no respect for the police. Since the police are responsible for keeping the peace, and restoring the peace during civil unrest, this lack of respect by the public ignites and fuels pandemonium also putting the public itself in danger. LAPD Chief Michel Moore needs to work on the critical issue of the public's distrust and lack of respect for the LAPD starting with the multi-faceted root causes (i.e., failing to conduct thorough background investigations during the hiring process, officers' treating the public rudely and disrespectfully despite being "public servants", corruption, cover-ups, racial profiling, excessive use of force, lack of accountability for officers violating the policies and procedures delineated in the LAPD Manual, lack of prosecution of officer's breaking the law, etc.).
Jacqueline Sebiane
