L.A. Council Votes Funds for Extra Helicopter Surveillance of Freeways
Taking aim at Southern California’s recent rash of roadway gunfire, the Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved $90,000 in overtime funds for extra police helicopter surveillance during a three-month trial.
In a related action, the council also called for state legislation that would make it illegal for people to brandish toy or replica firearms from a vehicle. The action follows the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ approval of an ordinance Tuesday making it a crime for people to use real-looking guns in a threatening manner anywhere in unincorporated county territory.
Councilman Richard Alatorre, chairman of the Police, Fire and Public Safety Committee, said later that he will propose a similar ordinance for the city next week.
The city measures passed Wednesday on a 12-0 vote are expected to be approved by Mayor Tom Bradley.
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