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Will More Cops Stop South LA's Violent Crime Spike?
Violent crime, including murder, is on the increase in South Los Angeles after almost a decade of steady decline. Yesterday, an "emergency meeting" was packed with elected officials, cops, activists and residents -- including survivors and victims' relatives. What new resources are required, compared to what's available?
By Warren Olney • • 27m ListenViolent crime, including murder, is on the increase in South Los Angeles after almost a decade of steady decline. Yesterday, an "emergency meeting" was packed with elected officials, cops, activists and residents -- including survivors and victims' relatives. What new resources are required, compared to what's available?
Also, since Austin Beutner was fired as publisher and replaced by an out-of-towner, politicians and other civic leaders are lining up to demand local control of the LA Times.
