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LA Council Approves 410 Officers Amid Budget Concerns
1/22/2026
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Story summary
- Los Angeles City Council approved hiring 410 police officers after a budget dispute with Mayor Karen Bass.
- The decision comes as Los Angeles prepares for FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics.
- Council members questioned funding, citing a $25 million cost without a plan.
- The Los Angeles Police Department's 2025-26 budget is $2.14 billion, up 8%.
- Bass called the approval a step forward and urged more public safety investments.
