By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• The Los Angeles Police Department plans increased patrols, including mounted patrols and air units, to address a surge in residential burglaries.
• LAPD Chief, officials said the strategy aims to deter offenders and reassure communities in neighborhoods most affected by the increase.
• Enhanced patrol efforts will deploy additional officers on foot, in vehicles, on horseback, and in helicopters, according to police statements.
• LAPD said the tactics are part of a holistic plan that also includes community engagement and investigative follow-up on burglary cases.
• Officials said metrics will be monitored to assess patrol effectiveness as the department adjusts deployment based on crime trends.
LOS ANGELES, CA — The Los Angeles Police Department announced plans to increase patrols across the city, deploying additional officers including mounted units and air support, as part of a strategy to address a reported surge in residential burglaries.
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LAPD Chief officials said the expanded patrol initiative is designed to deter burglars, improve response times and provide visible police presence in communities experiencing elevated property crime levels.
The effort will include officers on foot and in patrol vehicles, mounted units on horseback and aviation assets to offer aerial surveillance and support for ground units, department representatives said.
Officials noted the tactic is part of a broader plan that also incorporates community engagement, targeted investigations and follow-up on burglary reports to address underlying crime patterns.
LAPD leaders said the department will monitor key metrics and adjust patrol deployments as necessary to ensure effectiveness and respond to changes in burglary trends across the city.