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LA 911 dispatch facing criticism for slow response after content creator shares troubling experience

  • A Los Angeles-based media personality, Evan Lovett, was on hold for nearly an hour when he called 911 after his home was burglarized in Studio City.
  • Lovett reported that precious family heirlooms were stolen while he and his family were away, highlighting the urgency of emergency services.
  • Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman acknowledged that wait times for 911 are unacceptably long due to low recruitment, stressing that emergency calls should be prioritized.
  • Mayor Karen Bass's office stated that the situation is unacceptable, emphasizing that all Angelenos have the right to safety in their homes.
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L.A. in a Minute’s Evan Lovett sat on hold with 911 for 59 min. after home burglary

Evan Lovett, creator of “L.A. in a Minute,” says the Los Angeles Police Department left him on hold for 59 minutes after his Studio City home was burglarized.

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Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times

L.A. podcast host says he called 911 and waited on hold for an hour. 'What if my son was choking?'

A podcast host says he was on hold with 911 for almost an hour after his home was burglarized. Police say the call was picked up in just over a minute.

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LA 911 dispatch facing criticism for slow response after content creator shares troubling experience

Los Angeles' 911 dispatch is facing some criticism after a popular content creator shared his troubling experience trying to get a hold of an operator.

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LA Daily NewsLA Daily News

After home burglary, LA podcaster’s hour on hold with 911 highlights dispatcher shortage

Mayor Karen Bass called the delayed response 'unacceptable' and said over 100 dispatchers were hired last year, with more currently being hired.

·Los Angeles, United States
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Media personality says he was on hold with dispatch for an hour after home was burglarized

By Laurie Perez, Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — A Los Angeles-based media personality says that he was on hold for just under an hour when he called 911 to report that his Studio City home was burglarized earlier this week. He believes the issue shines a light on an immediate need for the county. Evan Lovett, the creator of the “LA in a Minute” podcast, says his home was burglarized on Friday eve…

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LA In A Minute podcast host says he was on hold with 911 for an hour after home break-in

Evan Lovett said he was on hold with 911 for 59 minutes before police were dispatched to his home. Officials said they're working to hire more police dispatchers.

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Fox 11 LA broke the news in on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
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