India, June 9 -- The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) declared a citywide tactical alert on Sunday in response to escalating anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid protests in the city.

"The City of Los Angeles is on Tactical Alert," the LAPD said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

According to Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, a tactical alert 'is the preliminary step to personnel mobilization. It includes the controlled redistribution of on-duty personnel'.

"A Tactical Alert may be initiated in selected Stations/Units, all Stations or any Department facility," the department adds.

The alert ensures sufficient officer availability by extending shifts, canceling leaves, and prioritizing urgent calls (Code 2 and...