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Mayor praises crime reductions and marine rescues; highlights new rescue vessels
Summary
The mayor said Laguna Beach reported a 23% decrease in FBI Part 1 crimes in 2024 versus 2023 and that marine safety responded to more than 5,000 rescues in July 2024; the city introduced WaveWatch 1 and said WaveWatch 2 will be staged at a harbor dock arranged with county support
Laguna Beach’s mayor said the city’s police department reduced overall crime, citing a 23% decrease in FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Part I offenses in 2024 compared with 2023, and described investments in technology and marine response.
The mayor credited investments in advanced camera systems on roadways, drones and automated license plate readers as tools supporting a reported 23% drop in Part I crimes in 2024. He called police funding “fully funded” and asked the audience to recognize the department’s work.
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