LAPD Requests $235.74 Million for 2027-28 Budget
The police board previewed spending plans that include major costs for Olympic operations and radio system upgrades.
By Vanessa Lopez ·
Los Angeles Mayor-elect Nithya Raman will draft the city’s fiscal year 2027-28 budget, a process that begins with input from the police department.
On Tuesday, the Board of Police Commissioners reviewed a proposed spending request of $235.74 million from the Los Angeles Police Department.
LAPD officials presented an overview of funds designated for overtime, Olympic-related staffing, technology updates, and the replacement of vehicles and helicopters.
Specific line items in the preview include $24.7 million for general overtime and $5.6 million for homeless response overtime. The department also requested nearly $30 million for its Major Events Group to cover Olympic expenses.
Technology upgrades account for a large portion of the request, with $106 million allocated to modernize handheld radios and improve the 911 dispatch system. Additional funds include $10 million for 5G cellular routers in vehicles and $8.2 million for body worn cameras and in-car video systems.
The plan also requests $20.52 million to replace two helicopters. Rasha Shields, President of the Board of Police Commissioners, said the department will provide more details at upcoming meetings. The proposal currently lacks figures for new civilian or sworn hiring. The final budget will be presented to the City Council in April 2026, with the fiscal year starting July 1, 2027.
