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Police report small dip in vehicle thefts; detectives may file more cases under new LA County DA policies
Summary
Deputy Chief reported a modest drop in auto thefts in November after manufacturer security updates and said the department expects more formal filings from detectives if the new LA County District Attorney rescinds special directives, while patrol enforcement will continue under the Penal Code.
At the Dec. 9 Public Safety Commission meeting, Deputy Chief Leiden reported crime trends for November and highlighted two points: a slight drop in vehicle thefts and anticipated changes in case filings tied to policies from the new Los Angeles County District Attorney.
Leiden said the department saw a decrease of four stolen vehicles after vehicle manufacturers issued security updates that addressed vulnerabilities used in a regional auto-theft spike. “It does appear as that…
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