LAPD officer among dozens seen without masks or social distancing at party for first responders

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LAPD officer among dozens seen without masks or social distancing at party for first responders
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At least one of the people attending a party at a bar in Los Angeles on Friday night -- without wearing masks or adhering to social distancing -- is a Los Angeles police officer.

The gathering sparked an investigation by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health, and the LAPD said the department is now attempting to identify LAPD employees, who may have been in attendance.The LAPD officer, who a source identified to CNN as a current officer in the LAPD's southwest division, spoke to CNN on the night of the party.

The LASD said the event was not hosted by the department, nor were the people in social media posts LASD employees, according to a statement posted to Facebook. "If further details are discovered and action is warranted, we will take appropriate administrative action," the department said. In response to the same social media posts, the Los Angeles Police Department said it is attempting to identify if any of those party-goers are their employees.

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