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LAPD could see further reduction in officers in new budget
Los Angeles’ budgetary woes are expected to result in jobs being lost, but which specific jobs those will be has yet to be decided. If the Los Angeles City Council’s Budget Committee ...
To stave off layoffs, L.A. council members seek to cut police officer hiring
The City Council voiced support for a slowdown in hiring that would leave the LAPD with about 8,400 officers by mid-2026, ...
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Does the LAPD really need 2 more helicopters?
L.A. City must reduce spending to close its staggering $1 billion budget deficit, but where should the cuts be made? One ...
San Francisco police chief named new chief of LA Metro transit police
William “Bill” Scott, San Francisco police chief, was named the Los Angeles County transit agency’s top cop in a surprise ...
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LAPD launches probe after 2 bodies initially went undiscovered during responses to 911 calls
The Los Angeles Police Department launched an investigation after two bodies initially went undiscovered by officers ...
A chain-saw-wielding vandal cut 13 trees in downtown L.A. How the LAPD tracked down a suspect
Tips, publicity and police work helped lead Los Angeles officials to the man they say cut down or damaged 13 trees over the ...
L.A.’s ‘Create Your City Budget’ tool is good for transparency but has one big flaw
Letting people play with numbers doesn't accomplish much if they can't see the real-life repercussions of their plans play ...