LAPD chief warns Los Angeles not prepared to secure 2028 Olympics due to staffing shortages
Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell has warned that the city is unprepared to secure the 2028 Olympics due to significant staffing shortages and insufficient dedicated funding. The department requires approximately 6,700 officers and hundreds of additional patrol vehicles across eight venues, but current funding is limited to shared overtime pools. Officials express concern that rising attrition and financial constraints could jeopardize public safety during the Games.
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Los Angeles LAPD chief warns Los Angeles not prepared to secure 2028 Olympics due to staffing shortages The department needs roughly 6,700 officers across eight venues but lacks dedicated funding beyond shared overtime pools By Michael Sinkewicz Fox News Published April 29, 2026 11:08pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video US military Olympians open up about service and sports US Military Olympians Frankie Del Duca and Kelly Curtis were honored at the Pentagon for their accomplishments at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and their service to the nation's safety and freedom.
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