At one time OSA was able to hire off duty Clearwater PD cops and pay them monster amounts to do security. Some were making, say, $60,000 / yr working part time as security for the "church". So yes they were more than a tad harsh on protestors.
But, all that got laid out before the city council and exposed.
So, do they - and have they - had some sway with the police ? Yes, but they do not own them.
In LA ? Crap. Sheriffs Dept seems bought & paid for until current top cop goes.




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