The LAPD is still paying for George Floyd protest tactics. Will lawsuits force change?

In response to the 2020 protests after George Floyd's death, LAPD officers ran out of less-lethal projectiles, prompting a human barrier formation. They purchased 2,000 rounds from Safariland, leading to increased unrest and rubber bullet use, which injured many. Settlements related to these incidents cost over $11 million, with pending lawsuits potentially adding tens of millions. Critics argue that police actions have been taken without accountability, undermining efforts to reform or defund the department.