Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore says his officers will come down hard on anyone attempting to interfere with residents waiting in lines to get COVID-19 vaccines.
A protest by about 50 anti-vaccination demonstrators stirred things up at Dodger Stadium on Saturday.
Authorities were forced to close the entrance to the site for about an hour, which may have discouraged some people from sticking around to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
"Going forward, people that are walking in roadways around or confronting individuals attempting to get a vaccine, it's my expectation and direction, that enforcement will be swift and certain," Moore said during Tuesday's Police Commission meeting.
Moore says demonstrators will be arrested or receive citations.
"We are working with the fire department to ensure that there's a designated protest area that protesters can safely gather and express their views and be heard without interfering or having any view of their actions interfering with people who are also lawfully attempting to gain access to such a critical medical resource," Moore said.
Dodger Stadium's gates were closed from 1:50 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Saturday to keep anti-vaccine protesters out.
When the gates closed, everyone inside received their vaccines, while those locked out got their shots after the protesters left.
One of the groups believed to have taken part in the protest is called “shop mask free Los Angeles.”
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