I think Daniel should probably start reducing the amount of interaction he has with them. They are NOT his friend, even the ones who talk to him openly/"respectfully".
One of the most disturbing/scary videos of his I have seen of late was the one with the 2 LASD goons in the convenience store? parking lot. I could seriously see them killing Daniel, walking away laughing about it. I could hear some apprehension/stress in Daniels voice, I think he knows these guys would SERIOUSLY mess him up of kill him if they WANTED to.
LASD - Name That Goon - Funny
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hIoucX3WwQ
Daniel: "I'm not trying to make enemies"
Goon#1: "But you are"
LA county has got to be one of THE most dangerous places for people to hold the police accountable and to do it openly.