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A specialized unit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has stopped providing security for former Vice President Kamala Harris, according to several reports published in national media. The move has sparked speculation about the reasons behind this decision and has opened a debate about the security of political figures who, although no longer in office, maintain high public profile.

Sources close to the case indicated that the LAPD reassigned its special protection unit, which for months had been supporting Harris's security during private visits and events in California. The decision does not mean that Harris is no longer protected: by law, former presidents and vice presidents have permanent protection from the United States Secret Service, although they occasionally coordinate with local law enforcement agencies to reinforce surveillance in certain cities or during high-profile events.

The reassignment of the unit, therefore, is interpreted as an adjustment of protocols rather than a complete withdrawal of security.

The news has generated mixed reactions in the political and media spheres. Some analysts argue that the measure reflects a rethinking of the use of police resources in Los Angeles, a city experiencing high crime rates in certain areas and where there is public pressure to strengthen the presence of officers in vulnerable communities.

On the other hand, conservative critics have attempted to link the decision to Harris's decline in popularity since leaving the vice presidency, arguing that she no longer receives the same institutional priority as she did when she was in office. However, security specialists emphasize that the protection of former presidents depends primarily on the Secret Service, not local police departments.

Although she stepped down as vice president after the election, Kamala Harris remains an influential figure in the Democratic Party. She has participated in conferences, academic forums, and fundraising events, in addition to maintaining her role as a political figure on issues of civil rights, racial equity, and social justice.

Therefore, their security remains a sensitive issue. Former vice presidents, due to their historical and media relevance, are potential targets for threats, necessitating constant coordination between federal and local agencies.

The case has also rekindled debate about the use of local police forces to protect political figures. For some, the deployment of LAPD units to reinforce the security of former officials diverts resources that could be used to combat crime in high-risk neighborhoods. For others, it is an institutional duty that guarantees the protection of those who have held the highest positions in the country.

Neither the LAPD nor Kamala Harris's office have issued detailed official statements regarding the change in security protocols. The Secret Service, as usual, also does not publicly comment on specific protection measures.