Who says that the LAPD, despite being chronically understaffed, is not out there taking a stand against
threats to the public safety? Yes,
silly string will no longer rear it's ugly head on the streets of our fair city, joining
super soakers on the list of non-lethal toys deemed to be causes of violence, mayhem, and general public disorder. It also provides a convenient pretext for the next
"out of policy" interaction between police and suspect: "I thought he was going for his silly string."