Crime & Safety

LA Uninstalls 24/7 Security Signs In Valley Glen Neighborhood

"They impounded all of our signs, 22 signs," resident Debbie Stopeck said. "Why? Where are they hurting somebody?"

(Lauren Ramsby/Patch)

Updated on: November 11, 2026

A San Fernando Valley neighborhood is clashing with the City of Los Angeles over 24/7 security signs the community posted to deter crime.

Find out what's happening in North Hollywood-Toluca Lakefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

A video from Monday showed city workers taking down some of the warnings that were posted under street signs.

"We haven't had a robbery or a car theft since we've had these cameras and these signs," resident Debbie Stopeck said. "They are deterrents for us."

Find out what's happening in North Hollywood-Toluca Lakefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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