Ye scoundrels at UCLA be gettin' a tongue lashing from th' brave University police union! Aarrr! Aarrr!
2024-05-05
Arrr mateys! The officer union be givin' the scallywags at UCLA a good tongue lashing for not bein' swift enough in quelling the ruckus at the protests. Ye best be walkin' the plank if ye don't be gettin' yer act together, me hearties!
The police union representing officers at University of California schools is criticizing UCLA administrators for the "lack of response" to violence that broke out at anti-Israel student protests on campus last week. The union called for an independent investigation into the response, blaming UC administrators for the fallout. Pro-Palestine demonstrators clashed with pro-Israel counter-protesters at UCLA, leading to fights, fireworks, and arrests. Law enforcement initially did not intervene, drawing criticism from students and Governor Gavin Newsom. UCLA Chancellor Gene Block condemned the encampment as unlawful and damaging. University of California President Michael Drake ordered an external review of UCLA's actions and planning. The police union accused administrators of telling campus police to "stand down" during the protests, leading to further scrutiny. The investigation is expected to reveal failures in implementing UC's guidelines for responding to campus protests, including the lack of training for task forces since 2020.