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Council opposes Senate Bill 158 as introduced, asks for local-control amendments for library security officers
Summary
The Los Angeles City Council on June 6 voted to oppose Senate Bill 158 as introduced but indicated support if the bill is amended to require local ordinance authority and a memorandum of understanding with LAPD before library security officers receive elevated peace-officer status.
The Los Angeles City Council on June 6 adopted a position opposing Senate Bill 158 as introduced while signaling support if the measure is amended to preserve local control. Council members said they would not back a state-level grant of elevated peace-officer status for library security officers unless two safeguards are added: a local ordinance requirement and a memorandum of understanding with the Los Angeles Police Department.
Councilmember Goldberg, who led the discussion in committee, said the council's recommendation is to "oppose unless…
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