Take Action: LAPD Removed Crime Location Data. Here's Why It Matters

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The LAPD has removed block-level crime location data from its public crime data feed, limiting residents' ability to stay informed about safety in Los Angeles neighborhoods. This change has raised concerns among journalists and watchdog organizations about the transparency and reliability of the remaining data. Advocates are calling for the restoration of this critical information to ensure community awareness and accountability.

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▪The LAPD has significantly reduced the availability of public crime data during a transition to a new records system.
▪Block-level crime location information has been removed, making it difficult for the public to determine where crimes occurred.
▪Independent journalists have raised concerns about inconsistencies and gaps in the LAPD's publicly available crime data.

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