Bass Directs LAPD Deployment to Address Ventura Boulevard Burglaries

Mayor Karen Bass takes action after recent home break-ins in San Fernando Valley

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:03pm

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has directed the LAPD's Operations-Valley Bureau to increase patrols, use license plate readers, and host community meetings in response to a string of recent home burglaries along Ventura Boulevard. The additional deployment of officers, detectives, and specialized units aims to deter crime and keep residents safe in their communities.

Why it matters

Home burglaries have been a persistent issue in the San Fernando Valley, with several high-profile incidents reported over a 24-hour period. Mayor Bass is taking a proactive approach to address the problem and restore a sense of safety for residents in the affected neighborhoods.

The details

Under Mayor Bass' directive, the LAPD's Operations-Valley Bureau will provide extra patrols with officers, detectives, and specialized units along Ventura Boulevard. They will deploy vehicles in high-visibility locations, use license plate readers in high-risk burglary areas, and host community meetings led by senior lead officers. The bureau will also hold weekly burglary meetings with area detectives to discuss trends and develop additional responses. LAPD will also provide air support for high-visibility patrol to deter crime.

  • On Friday, Mayor Bass directed the LAPD to begin the additional deployment.
  • The LAPD previously announced it was investigating several home burglaries that occurred within a 24-hour span in the San Fernando Valley.

The players

Karen Bass

The Mayor of Los Angeles who directed the LAPD to increase patrols and deploy additional resources to address recent home burglaries on Ventura Boulevard.

LAPD

The Los Angeles Police Department, which will be implementing the increased patrols, use of license plate readers, and community outreach in response to Mayor Bass' directive.

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What they’re saying

“The safety of every Angeleno is my number-one priority. The city has zero tolerance for these recent burglaries.”

— Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles

“Residents deserve to feel safe in their communities, especially in their homes, and we will continue to deploy the resources necessary to keep people safe.”

— Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles

What’s next

The LAPD's Operations-Valley Bureau is expected to begin the increased patrols, use of license plate readers, and community outreach immediately in response to Mayor Bass' directive.

The takeaway

Mayor Bass' swift action to direct the LAPD to increase resources and visibility in the San Fernando Valley demonstrates her commitment to public safety and addressing the persistent issue of home burglaries in the city's neighborhoods.