News Release
Thursday, October 15, 2020

Response to City Council Vote Regarding Public Safety NR20261jr
The Los Angeles Police Department fully supports the City
Council's actions today to establish responsible alternatives to
respond to nonviolent calls that currently fall to the Department
to handle. For far too long the men and women of the Department
have been asked to respond to calls from our community that would
be more effectively addressed by others.
Consistent with our Core Value of "Quality Through Continuous
Improvement," we look forward to the establishment of trained
professionals, whether new city employees or community
organizations, available both day and night to handle these
non-emergency calls that our community expect. We remain
committed to public safety and in response to the recent budget
cuts and staffing reduction have begun the process to shift our
operations away from less-essential activities. The alternative
services envisioned by our elected leaders will ensure the public
continues to have appropriate professionals available to maintain
safe and healthy communities for generations to come.