Homelessness And Public Safety Top Issues For LA Mayoral Candidates

By CBSLA Staff, CBS Los Angeles:

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – With the spike in crime that came in 2021, public safety has become a top issue for candidates running for Mayor of Los Angeles.

From homelessness to crimes captured on camera, the city saw a major jump in follow-home and apparent flash-mob robberies last year, which prompted the Los Angeles Police Department to form a violent crime task force.

There was also a significant rise in homicides.

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