LAPD chief drops terrifying truth bomb about LA Olympics security
Los Angeles does not have enough cops or the funding to properly secure the city for the Olympic Games, the head of the LAPD has warned. Chief Jim McDonnell said he fears the department could be st…
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Metro breaking LAPD chief drops terrifying truth bomb about LA Olympics security By Zain Khan and Jamie Paige Published April 29, 2026, 6:50 p.m. ET Los Angeles does not have enough cops or the funding to properly secure the city for the Olympic Games, the head of the LAPD has warned. Chief Jim McDonnell said he fears the department could be stretched past its limits when millions flock to LA for the 2028 blockbuster. He pointed out there was “zero” specific fundings for his team, aside from the pooled budget shared by cops, the fire department and federal agents. His startling warning during a City Council Budget and Finance Committee hearing at City Hall on Wednesday as lawmakers scrutinize Mayor Karen Bass’s plans for the city.
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