Public Safety
LA County Votes for Change in the Sheriff’s Department in 2022 Election
In last week’s midterm elections, Los Angeles County residents made it clear that they want changes in the sheriff’s department.
Read MoreMetro Opens K Line, Amidst Problems on Other Trains
This month, Los Angeles Metro opened a new rail line, expanding public transportation access to the residents of South Los Angeles.
Read MoreMeet the Candidates Running for LA County Sheriff
The November 2022 election is coming up and there is a lot at stake for Angelenos, including a close race on who will be the LA County sheriff. Incumbent sheriff Alex Villanueva is facing off against former Long Beach Police chief Robert Luna.
Read MoreVoters to Decide Whether Hotels must Rent Vacant Rooms to the Homeless
In 2024, voters will have the opportunity to vote on whether hotels should be required to rent vacant hotel rooms to the homeless.
Read MoreLos Angeles City Council Votes to Ban Homeless Encampments Near Schools
Los Angeles City Council Votes to Ban Homeless Encampments Near Schools Homelessness, Public Safety This week, the Los Angeles City Council voted 11-3 in favor of an ordinance to ban homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools and childcare facilities. The ordinance received a 10-1 vote last month with Councilmember Mike Bonin being the lone…
Read MorePublic Safety Concerns Drive Starbucks Closures
Public Safety Concerns Drive Starbucks Closures Community, Homelessness, Public Safety Starbucks announced it would close six stores in Los Angeles due to concerns about employee safety. Concerns such as drug use, crime, and a rising mental health crisis contributed to the closures. Unable to mitigate these issues alone, Starbucks will “open new locations with safer…
Read MoreBoard of Supervisors Seek Power to Remove an Elected Sheriff from Office
The LA County Board of Supervisors recently voted 4-1 to draft a charter amendment allowing them to remove an elected sheriff from office. The proposed amendment will be voted on in the November election.
Read MoreLos Angeles Sees Notable Spikes in Crime
As Los Angeles prepares to enter the stages of a post-COVID economy, with governments beginning to pandemic lift restrictions, local police agencies have emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong public safety apparatus amid worrying crime stats. According to data from the County of Los Angeles …
Read MoreLA City to Pilot Unarmed 911 Response Unit
After cutting $150 million from the LAPD budget last summer, the LA City Council has finally decided how to allocate the funds, which were originally earmarked towards community reinvestment programs and alternative policing initiatives. Although the Council submitted an early draft on how to spend the new funds in December …
Read MoreLAPD Deal Set to Avoid Massive Layoff of Officers
Last week, the Los Angeles Police Protective League agreed on a deal that could stop the layoffs of over 355 sworn police officers. At the end of 2020, the Los Angeles City Council approved a motion that would cut hundreds of active police officers. Expecting a budget deficit …
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