The council members’ letter echoes arguments previously voiced by the union representing LAPD officers. Jerretta Sandoz, vice president of the Los Angeles Police Protective League, said the union has been fielding complaints from members reassigned from investigating cases to providing security on game days. Neiman said the exhibition game would provide a valuable test run for police as they evaluate how rowdy crowds would get at Rams games. “We don’t know what the fan base is going to be like yet for the Rams,” he said. Garcetti returned to Los Angeles on Thursday from Rio de Janeiro, where he attended the Olympics.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 13, 2016 02:20 UTC