City Council committee advances measure to limit LAPD's less-lethal weapons at protests

Councilmember Hugo Soto Martinez is advocating for an ordinance that would restrict the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) from using 'kinetic energy projectiles' or 'chemical agents' during protests unless there is a direct threat of violence against officers. This measure has been advanced by a City Council committee, amid concerns about police use of less-lethal weapons in chaotic situations, which police officials argue are necessary for maintaining order.