West Hollywood votes to DEFUND the sheriffs and reduce their staff numbers by four
Funds saved by reducing the headcount will be used to pay for unarmed 'security ambassadors' under a scheme called Block By Block.
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Funds saved by reducing the headcount will be used to pay for unarmed 'security ambassadors' under a scheme called Block By Block.
The move to reduce police funding comes amid a crime wave in Los Angeles County and public opposition
Sepi Shyne, the city's first LGBTQ councilmember, led a 3-2 vote to cut the current force of around 60 sheriff's deputies by four, while also hiring 30 unarmed 'security ambassadors.'
A crime-laden California city takes measures to not stop more crime from happening, but give criminals more leeway to break the law. In a three to one vote, the West Hollywood
West Hollywood is considering extending the area's last call -- possibly allowing bars to stay open until 4 a.m.