December 29, 2024 – In a joint news conference held at the Century Sheriff’s Station in Lynwood, California, Police Chief William J. Bratton, Sheriff Lee Baca and County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas warned of the dangers of firing guns into the air this New Year’s Eve.
“What goes up must come down” said Supervisor Ridley-Thomas. “Our goal is to keep the community safe” he added.
For the better part of 10 years, the Department, along with the Sheriffs Department and 45 other police departments within the County of Los Angeles, have teamed up to crack down on those who carelessly fire their guns in the air.
“We are looking for increased co-operation from the community and will have additional patrols throughout the city” Police Chief Bratton said.
Sheriff Baca also took the opportunity to showcase his Department’s new technology called “Shot Spotter.” This new system, which triangulates shots fired and obtains a precise reading as to the location of the incident, is currently in use at the City of Industry and Lynwood Sheriff’s Stations.
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