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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. He described a transition to a new national fire reporting system with different categories (including a new 'rescue' label) and said the department is preparing staffing and unified-command protocols for large upcoming events such as the LA Marathon and Pride.
The sheriff’s station reported that West Hollywood personnel handled 1,592 calls for service in January, including 91 emergency responses. Deputies made 53 felony and 101 misdemeanor arrests; the station logged 145 part-one crimes and detailed traffic enforcement actions that produced 82 citations on Sunset Boulevard. The entertainment-policing team continues focused enforcement around bars and clubs.
Allied Universal summarised ambassador activity: 2,761 hospitality assists, 4,284 business contacts and 529 contacts with people experiencing homelessness in January. Allied said program staffing is at 98% and training completion is at 100% for current staff. Commissioners and public speakers pressed agencies to publish clearer, measurable service metrics (for example, response time targets and app versus call response statistics) to improve transparency and allow the commission to monitor performance.
