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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 18 MIN

LAPD Chief Warns 2028 Olympics Can't Be Secured - Massive Police Officer Shortage

from News For Reasonable People · host Sean Reynolds

Los Angeles is barreling towards a security catastrophe for the 2028 Olympics, and its own police chief is sounding the alarm. LAPD leadership revealed the city has zero dedicated police budget for the games, despite needing an estimated 6,700 officers to secure the massive event. This staggering shortfall exposes years of failed progressive policies that have deprioritized and defunded law enforcement. While Olympic organizers claim a 'security budget' exists, it shockingly excludes police costs, leaving the understaffed LAPD to handle the burden. This lack of planning not only jeopardizes the safety of athletes and visitors but also serves as a damning indictment of failed leadership on the world stage.

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