LAPD scrambles to find enough officers to police the Olympics
- Posted on May 1, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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LAPD scrambles to find enough officers to police the Olympics
Los Angeles police officials said at a budget hearing this week they need 6,500 officers available to properly staff the Olympics in 2028, but meeting that goal would require support from other departments or a hiring spree that seems impossible given budget constraints and recruiting struggles.