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City Council Adopts Nonarmed Crisis-Response Framework After Public Testimony
Summary
The Los Angeles City Council on Feb. 24 unanimously adopted amended measures to expand nonarmed crisis-response teams, citing call volumes and budget comparisons and ordering a study by the Department of Community Safety to guide implementation.
The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to adopt measures creating and expanding nonarmed crisis-response services, approving amendments to items on the agenda after public comment and council debate.
Councilmember Consuelo Hernández, a co-sponsor of the motion, framed the change as both a public-safety and fiscal decision. Hernández said the nonarmed response program had answered more than 18,000 calls since 2024 and estimated annual coverage costs…
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