LAPD Detective Compares LA To “The Purge”

The Los Angeles Police Department has been working major overtime this holiday season.

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Los Angeles has become an fiery bed for thefts, smash-and-grab incidents, follow-home robberies and more in recent months.

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Crime has always been evident in the “City of Angels,” but this year it has drastically increased.

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One LAPD Detective is speaking out about the chaos overtaking the city, even comparing it to the action-horror film, “The Purge.”

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The Purge” centers around a dystopian society where one day out of every year ANYTHING GOES for 24-hours.

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On Monday, December 6, McBride appeared on FOX News and said he’s telling people “don’t visit because we don't think we can keep you safe right now.”

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When comparing LA to “The Purge” he said, “instead of 24 hours to commit your crime, they have 365 days.”

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LAPD Police Chief, Michael Moore, reports homicides have gone up 50% since 2019 and aggravated assaults have gone up about 16%.

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According to Moore, nearly 200 robberies were reported last week alone.

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