HOUSTON – As civil protests escalate in Los Angeles and other cities nationwide, Houston officials say they are preparing for potential demonstrations .

2 Investigates has learned local and federal law enforcement agencies in Houston are closely monitoring developments on the West Coast.

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The Trump administration has deployed Marines and the National Guard in Los Angeles following violent clashes between protesters and authorities.

“We are prepared,” said Doug Griffith, president of the Houston Police Officers’ Union. “HPD is already on alert.”

Houston police say they are coordinating with other local, state, and federal agencies, should protests erupt here.

Former U.S. Attorney Ryan Patrick, wh

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