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Valley Glen Residents Say Private Cameras Cut Crime as City Presses Removal of Warning Signs

Councilmember Adrin Nazarian backs the project, coordinating with transportation officials to find compliant locations.

Overview

  • Neighbors installed six automated license-plate-reading cameras from Flock Safety and posted about 22 warning signs starting in early 2025.
  • Residents report fewer visible incidents, with some saying there have been no recent home break-ins and that the area feels safer.
  • City representatives told organizers the signs placed on public poles must come down because they were installed on city property.
  • Nazarian issued a supportive statement and is working with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to resolve where signage can legally go.
  • The privately funded system relies on resident donations and monthly fees, and the cameras can notify LAPD when a flagged license plate is detected.