The Los Angeles Police Department released “shocking crime statistics” on social media this week; revealing murders in South LA are up 150% and “victims shot” up 742% in 2021 compared to the same period last year.
“Tonight, we are saddened to share some shocking crime stats. 16 days into 2021, and Homicides in South LA are up 150% compared to last year. It’s our shared responsibility—law enforcement, community members and elected officials—to stop this senseless violence,” posted the Department on Twitter.
Victims Shot in South LA are up 742% compared to last year.
This tragic continuation of gun violence, primarily concentrated in our most disadvantaged neighborhoods, must stop.
Gang Interventionists are trying…but we must all work together to stop the violence—to save lives. pic.twitter.com/22hOj4wYiU
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) January 18, 2021
“Victims Shot in South LA are up 742% compared to last year. This tragic continuation of gun violence, primarily concentrated in our most disadvantaged neighborhoods, must stop. Gang Interventionists are trying…but we must all work together to stop the violence—to save lives,” adds the LAPD.
CHAOS LA: Los Angeles City Council Proposes ‘Unarmed Social Workers’ Instead of LAPD for Emergencies
Members of the Los Angeles City Council left millions of concerned citizens scratching their heads this week; urging first responders to deploy “Unarmed Social Workers” instead of police officers for some emergencies.
“Los Angeles City Council members believe they have an answer to minimize deaths at the hands of LAPD officers. Have unarmed mental health workers deal with the people instead. The proposal is an emergency-response model using trained ‘specialists’ instead of LAPD officers to attend those who are suffering from mental health and substance abuse, including the homeless,” reports TheGreggJarrett.com.
Los Angeles City Council Members Propose Sending Unarmed Social Workers Instead of LAPD https://t.co/vnnXFmqHYM
— Sean Hannity (@seanhannity) June 22, 2020
“Submitted by City Council members Nury Martinez, Herb Wesson, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Curren Price and Bob Blumenfield, the motion “asks city departments to work with the Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to develop a model that diverts nonviolent calls for service away from the LAPD and to ‘appropriate non-law enforcement agencies” reported the Los Angeles Times,” adds the website.
Read the full report here.
LA SPIRALS: LAPD Officers Who Earned $40M in Overtime During Protests Told ‘No Payments’
Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department who racked-up more than $40 million in overtime pay during the George Floyd Protests were notified they will not be paid, but receive “comp time” instead.
“LAPD officers racked up $40 million in overtime during the recent protests, but won’t be paid for it, and will instead be given comp time, according to a memo sent out by Chief Moore I obtained. Budget is out of cash. LAPD sources tell me morale is at ‘rock bottom,’” posted a reporter with Fox Los Angeles.
NEW: LAPD officers racked up $40 million in overtime during the recent protests, but won’t be paid for it, and will instead be given comp time, according to a memo sent out by Chief Moore I obtained. Budget is out of cash. LAPD sources tell me morale is at “rock bottom”. @FOXLA pic.twitter.com/Hs4iZSofaE
— Bill Melugin (@BillFOXLA) June 16, 2020
According to multiple LAPD sources, LAPD Transit Division/MTA services, which is paid via OT, had 43 officers cancel their shifts today, and they are now averaging 12-18 cancellations per shift. I’ll be live at 6 on @FOXLA
— Bill Melugin (@BillFOXLA) June 16, 2020
“According to multiple LAPD sources, LAPD Transit Division/MTA services, which is paid via OT, had 43 officers cancel their shifts today, and they are now averaging 12-18 cancellations per shift,” adds the journalist.