UCLA Police Chief Removed After Response to Pro-Palestinian Protests Draws Criticism
Los Angeles, California – The campus police chief at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been relieved of his duties amid criticism for his handling of pro-Palestinian student protests that turned violent last month. John Thomas, the now-former police chief, faced scrutiny for what appeared to be a sluggish response to chaos that erupted on April 30 when a mob attacked a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. Videos from the scene captured counter-protesters engaging in …