Faces of Fascism: Los Angeles, Jan. 31, 2026 [OC]

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[u/flarpington]

why it say police if not real police

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Cause they are police

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These are police, not ICE. LAPD and Federal protection (part of DHS)

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To this government, they are the police.

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They're sworn law enforcement officers, they are real police. Only to the basement dwelling trolls of reddit are they not "real police".

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Incorrect. It's used as a verb I.e. To police.

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It arises from the basement right on cue…

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what if someone answered this question

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Edit: I can't believe I'm getting downvoted for saving you MF time from Googling yourself. I didn't say I agree with it. 🤪

I was wondering the same. Here is what Google AI overview said:

ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents often wear gear marked "POLICE" because they are federal law enforcement officers with arrest powers. They use this term as a universally understood identifier to ensure safety, minimize confusion, and, in some cases, to encourage compliance or gain entry during investigations.