City Council

(6) 23-0270 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an overview of all diversion and recidivism programs implemented by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (McOsker – Rodriguez – Harris-Dawson): INSTRUCT the LAPD to report to Council with an overview all diversion and recidivism programs implemented by the LAPD, or in collaboration with other agencies, including metrics for each program, challenges to implementation and an evaluation of their success in meeting diversion objectives. The report should also include recommendations to increase participation and improve the effectiveness of each program, as well as the potential effectiveness and feasibility of incorporating existing City resources, or transferring existing LAPD programs to other City departments, including those offered by the Youth Development Department, the Mayor's Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development and the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department.