Published 2 years ago

West Hollywood votes to cut sheriff budget, replace 4 deputies with unarmed security ambassadors

Summary by Ground News

The West Hollywood City Council will try shifting money from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to pay for more unarmed security ambassadors. The plan includes foot patrols and fixed-post security guards at city facilities. Many people who spoke to KTLA questioned this action given the recent climate of increased violent crime across Southern California.

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Washington Times

West Hollywood trims sheriff’s presence despite concerns about crime

A city in Los Angeles County has reportedly voted to slash law enforcement funding despite concerns about rising crime.

2 years ago·United States

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New York Post

West Hollywood votes to defund sheriff’s department despite soaring crime

The West Hollywood City Council voted 3-2 to reallocate funds meant to pay the salaries of five sheriff’s deputies to unarmed safety ambassadors.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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CBS News

West Hollywood votes to reduce number of deputies; adds more private security

The approved proposal will replace five deputies with 30 unarmed security ambassadors.

2 years ago

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The Daily Caller

West Hollywood Votes To Defund The Police

The city of West Hollywood voted Monday to defund the sheriff's department amid a massive crime spike.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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abc 7 LA

West Hollywood votes to cut sheriff budget, replace 4 deputies with unarmed security ambassadors

Re-imagining public safety is underway in West Hollywood after the city council voted 3 to 2 in favor of eliminating four L.A. County sheriff's deputies.

2 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Gateway Pundit

Woke West Hollywood Votes To Defund Police Despite 137% Surge In Crime

West Hollywood’s city council voted to defund their sheriff’s department even though crime has jumped by an estimated 137% in the liberal city.The narrowly passed vote, 3-2, will reduce the department’s officers from 60 to 56 in the coming year. The reallocated fund will be used to pay for unarmed “security ambassadors” under a scheme called Block By Block, and to help fund a Russian art festival. West Hollywood Defunds Police Despite 137% Surge…

2 years ago·United States

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