Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement today, following the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ unanimous approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) supporting the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s participation in the Los Angeles County–North County Safe Streets Task Force:
“This partnership brings critical federal support to our local law enforcement efforts. By working hand-in-hand with our federal partners, we are expanding our capacity to respond to crime and ensuring that public safety remains a top priority. The residents and businesses I represent in North County deserve safe communities. I will continue consistently supporting collaborative approaches that leverage regional, state, and federal partnerships to enhance public safety and deliver effective results.”
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About the Los Angeles County–North County Safe Streets Task Force
The Los Angeles County–North County Safe Streets Task Force (NCSSTF) focuses on enhancing coordination among local and federal law enforcement agencies to address violent crime and improve public safety throughout North County communities.
The MOU ensures that Los Angeles County can continue its active role in the task force without additional cost to local taxpayers, while benefiting from shared intelligence, coordinated operations, and increased enforcement resources. The approved MOU also allows for reimbursement of overtime salary costs associated with Sheriff’s Department personnel participating in the task force, which is funded by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.