Family members of fallen LAPD officers call city council candidate Ysabel Jurado’s “F-police” comment a “slap in the face.”

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Family members of fallen LAPD officers gathered on Sunday to condemn the actions of City Council candidate Ysabel Jurado, who was heard saying “F-police” at a recent meeting.

Leaked audio captures Jurado, who is running for the 14th District seat against incumbent Kevin de León, quoting lyrics from the song “F-Tha Police” by West Coast hip-hop group NWA during a meeting with students at Cal State in Los Angeles

Jurado was asked about abolishing the police.

“What is this rap verse? F… police, that’s how I see them,” Jurado replied.

On Sunday, several widows, family members and girlfriends of fallen LAPD officers spoke about the pain, anger and frustration they experienced after hearing Jurado’s remarks.

“For someone who wants a position on the city council, it’s dangerous to say those words,” said Angela Mendoza, who called Jurado’s comments a “slap in the face.”

Mendoza’s boyfriend, an LAPD officer. Fernando Arroyos was shot and killed while the two were buying houses. Arroyos was off-duty at the time, but she claims the gunmen opened fire after seeing his police ID.

Jurado released a statement Sunday saying voters were looking for someone who would take a “fresh approach to public safety.”

“I understand the pain families feel when they lose a loved one, and I have deep respect for anyone who has lost someone in the line of duty,” she said. “We can honor the memory of fallen officers while pushing for accountability and justice in policing, as well as real investment in our communities.

What I’m hearing from voters is that they want new leaders who will take a fresh approach to public safety because what we’ve been doing is clearly not working. This is our focus and we will not be deterred by anyone trying to steer us off course.”

Last week, Eyewitness News learned that the Cal State Los Angeles student who asked Jurado a question about police works in the De León City Council office.

It is unclear whether this student is the person who recorded Jurado’s response to the question.

In 2022, De León finds himself in the middle of a difficult situation another leaked audio scandalwhich included racist remarks and ended with the resignation of City Council President Nury Martinez. De León has resisted calls to step down.

He accused Jurado of being an abolitionist in the police force.

De León discussed the issue last week, saying he “supports our men and women in blue who protect us every day, especially in neighborhoods where people want more police presence.”

“This is not a reflection of the values ​​we stand for in Los Angeles.”

“The police budget is one of the largest budgets in all of Los Angeles, so you have to engage with them. If you go into a legislature, such as a city council, that is completely hostile and you want to abolish it, what does that mean? about the public safety of ordinary people in Los Angeles?”

Over the weekend, about two dozen residents of District 14 neighborhoods gathered outside Jurado’s Highland Park home to demand an apology for her comments.

The last day of voting in the race is November 5.