A private security firm that guards Los Angeles Police Department impound lots claims in a federal lawsuit that at least 10 of its employees have resigned after they were repeatedly blacklisted, bullied and sexually harassed by LAPD officers.
“Abet is incredibly disappointed at the abusive behavior directed at our employees by officers and command staff of the LAPD,” Jeff Angile, a spokesperson for Abet, said in a statement. The lawsuit alleges that on March 1, 2019, Jones directed Rose to instruct all OPG association members to cease employing Abet personnel because it falsely claimed the Los Angeles Police Commission’s Investigation Division determined the company was not licensed by the city.
“I am happy to report that some Abet Security personnel have the required permits to work at an OPG,” the email said. “If you are using Abet, so that you do not violate any board rules, the association suggests that you ask Abet Security only to send security personnel that has a current business tax registration certificate.”
“The bottom line is that Eric had nothing to do with things other than passing information along,” the operator said.