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LA County Patrol Cars Disabled by New Year Glitch

1/4/2025

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A New Year glitch left Los Angeles County patrol cars inoperable, forcing deputies to rely on manual operations. The outdated Computer-Aided Dispatch system couldn't recognize the new year, exposing persistent tech troubles. Thankfully, 911 services stayed operational, but the department is urgently pursuing upgrades to avoid such disruptions in the future.

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Story summary

A New Year glitch left Los Angeles County patrol cars inoperable, forcing deputies to rely on manual operations. The outdated Computer-Aided Dispatch system couldn't recognize the new year, exposing persistent tech troubles. Thankfully, 911 services stayed operational, but the department is urgently pursuing upgrades to avoid such disruptions in the future.