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

The Los Angeles Police Department has removed block-level crime location data from its public crime feed during a transition to a new records system, significantly reducing transparency about where crimes occur in the city. This removal has undermined public safety tools like SpotCrime and hindered journalists, researchers, and residents from making informed decisions about neighborhood safety. The article calls on Los Angeles officials to restore detailed crime location information to ensure continued accountability and public trust.