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Council requests reports after residents and officials raise spike in crime at public housing developments
Summary
Following resident testimony about rising crime, the council directed the housing authority and relevant departments to report on police staffing, deployment and interagency coordination for public housing developments.
The Los Angeles City Council asked the Housing Department and associated agencies for a pair of reports after residents and council members raised concerns about a renewed increase in crime at public housing developments.
Several residents testified during the public-comment period calling for restored security and enforcement at developments including San Fernando Gardens. The residents urged stronger law-enforcement presence, gates and “no trespassing” enforcement in housing projects where they said nonresidents were entering and criminal activity had increased.
Ed Griffin, director of…
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