LA City Council Approves Funding for More Police Patrols in Hollywood

Los Angeles Police Officers are seen patrolling on Hollywood Boulevard on horses as the city gets ready for the 94th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Calif. on March 23, 2022. Daniel Slim/AFP via Getty Images

LOS ANGELES—Hollywood will soon see an increased police presence after the Los Angeles City Council approved funding Aug. 10 intended to address a recent increase in crime in the area.

The council authorized $216,000 from the office of Councilman Mitch O‘Farrell—who introduced the motion—to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Hollywood Division to add additional officer shifts. O’Farrell represents the Hollywood area.