Unprecedented demands were placed on the Los Angeles City Fire Department, because the Fire Department was forced to respond to the calls for assistance while confronted at times by hostile individuals and crowds armed with assorted weapons. The firefighters were severely hampered by the response time and level of escort support, which was the Los Angeles Police Department responsibility. As the Fire department personnel responding to fire emergencies, the police provided less protection from the rioters. In this situation, the protection of citizens and responding fire personnel became the primary issue. A major goal of the task force was to formulate a joint plan of action for firefighters and police officers to address civil unrest today. According to the City in Crisis, widespread tension between minority communities and the Los Angeles Police Department. African Americans especially the young males who felt mistreated, discriminated, and abused by
Unprecedented demands were placed on the Los Angeles City Fire Department, because the Fire Department was forced to respond to the calls for assistance while confronted at times by hostile individuals and crowds armed with assorted weapons. The firefighters were severely hampered by the response time and level of escort support, which was the Los Angeles Police Department responsibility. As the Fire department personnel responding to fire emergencies, the police provided less protection from the rioters. In this situation, the protection of citizens and responding fire personnel became the primary issue. A major goal of the task force was to formulate a joint plan of action for firefighters and police officers to address civil unrest today. According to the City in Crisis, widespread tension between minority communities and the Los Angeles Police Department. African Americans especially the young males who felt mistreated, discriminated, and abused by