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Fire, sheriff and security-ambassador reports show mixed January trends; agencies prepare for LA Marathon and Pride
Summary
Fire, sheriff and security-ambassador briefings to the commission showed mixed January trends: fewer structure fires but higher EMS runs and hazmat categorizations in fire reporting; sheriff station reported 1,592 calls for service with multiple arrests and targeted traffic enforcement; security ambassadors logged thousands of business contacts and reduced calls-for-service. Agencies highlighted event planning for the LA Marathon and Pride and camera expansion plans.
The commission received January operational updates from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the West Hollywood station of the sheriff’s department, and Allied Universal’s Security Ambassador program.
Fire Chief Drew Smith told commissioners the department recorded six fires in January 2026, down from 21 in January 2025, while medical calls and advanced-life-support transports rose.…
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