LAPD Chief warns Los Angeles unprepared for 2028 Olympics security

6 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 30

Chief Jim McDonnell told city officials the LAPD needs 6,700 officers and 700-800 more patrol vehicles, with current funding covering only overtime and not dedicated police resources.
The department faces a $16.5 million deficit and loses over 500 officers annually, raising concerns about meeting Olympic security demands across eight venues.
While organizers claim federal support due to National Special Security Event status, LAPD officials dispute this, and city leaders question the scale and necessity of proposed police deployments.

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