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20260616 Burglaries have come way down over the past few years (though some people complain that slow LAPD response times mean fewer people bother to report burglaries).rtf
20260616 Burglary has garnered significant attention in recent years, due in part to organized groups of thieves, sometimes from other countries, hitting homes in neighborhoods across Los Angeles.rtf
20260616 Crosstown - In fact, the LAPD is telling two different stories about crime. One comes from Compstat (major crimes) The other version comes from Open Data (raw data).rtf
20260616 Crosstown - data indicates the city is safer than it was a year ago. One comes from Compstat (major crimes) The other version comes from Open Data (raw data).rtf
20260616 How long does it take police to respond to calls? todo1.rtf
20260616 LAPD and LA County Sheriff's Department use Palantir.rtf
20260616 LAPD leadership was unaware of the discrepancy until Crosstown pointed it out in Feb. Since then, Crosstown has held several meetings with dept officials who’ve been unable to explain gap.rtf
20260616 Theories explaining reduced crime: smartphones not cash, cars with immobilizers, doorbell cams, reduced lead exposure, mobile banking, kids online (not outside) more, older population.rtf
20260616 a 62% annual increase in what the department terms “officer-involved shootings.” from 2024 to 2025 often because of mental health.rtf
20260616 crime across the USA is down.rtf
20260616 property crimes such as burglaries and vehicle thefts remained elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels, with public sentiment reflecting frustration over visible disorder and perceived leniency in enforcement policies.rtf
20260616 the most common crime in the city of LA: vehicle break-ins.rtf
20260616 “Police Commission” aka The Board of Police Commissioners: serves as the head of the LAPD, functioning like a board of directors, working with Chief of Police. Commissioners apptd by mayor.rtf
20260622 Racial bias in police traffic stops.rtf
20260623 The City of Los Angeles Mayor's Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) was established in 2007 to reduce gang violence through a coordinated, citywide strategy.rtf