Federal authorities are cracking down on "764," a disturbing online network targeting children through social media and gaming communities to coerce them into self-harm and abuse. Three local men from the San Fernando Valley and Downey have pleaded guilty to federal child exploitation charges linked to the group. With over 500 active FBI investigations nationwide, authorities are urging parents to monitor their children's online activity and report suspicious behavior immediately. Protecting our youth requires vigilance, both at home and online. Full story link: linktr.ee/protectiveleague

Nithya Raman’s record on policing is worth a closer look. In 2020, she called to “defund the police” and advocated for transforming LAPD into a “much smaller, specialized armed force.” She later opposed the 2023 LAPPL contract providing officer raises and retention incentives, and in January voted against hiring 170 additional officers. Today, LAPD is down to approximately 8,500 officers, making decisions about recruitment, retention and staffing increasingly consequential for public safety in Los Angeles.

Actions speak much louder than words. Councilmember Nithya Raman’s record on public safety is clear: - 2020: Called to “defund the police.” - 2021: Pushed to cut LAPD from hiring 300 new officers - Jan. 2026: Voted against hiring 170 new LAPD officers to fill vacant positions Since Raman took office, she has consistently voted to defund the police. The facts don’t lie. Full story link: linktr.ee/protectiveleague

Burglars smashed through the sliding glass door of an Encino home early Friday morning while the homeowner was out of town. Police say three suspects dressed in all black broke into the residence around 1 a.m. and were gone within minutes, despite an alarm alerting authorities. The homeowner’s father says this is now the third time the same house has been targeted by burglars. LAPD is investigating, and it remains unclear what was stolen. Full story link: linktr.ee/protectiveleague

Fentanyl, AR-15s & an Alligator, oh my! Federal authorities raided a luxury DTLA apartment and took down a couple who were either trying to build a Southern California lair for Dr. Evil or ordered the “Wannabe Kingpin Starter Kit” on Temu. The feds seized: - 42.6 kg of Fentanyl, Heroin & Cocaine - 1 AR-15 Rifle - 1 Gold-Plated .50-Caliber Desert Eagle - Commercial Drug-Processing Equipment - 1 “Small” Live Alligator Both suspects face federal fentanyl distribution charges and up to life in prison if convicted. Despite being described as straight cold-blooded, the alligator was rescued and handed over to U.S. Fish & Wildlife agents. Full story link: linktr.ee/protectiveleague

More than 150 officers flooded the streets and sent a major message to illegal street takeovers: you’re not welcome.⁠ ⁠ The massive crackdown, Operation Street Sweeper, yielded:⁠ - 69 Arrests 🔒⁠ - 200+ Vehicles Impounded 🚗⁠ - 570 Citations Issues 📃⁠ - 7 Firearms Seized 🔫⁠ - 128 Juvenile Curfew Violations (some as young as 11) 👦⁠ ⁠ You like putting money into your car? No problem. Between a $215 tow fee, $66/day storage fee, daily city storage taxes, and a $115 admin fee, your impound costs will quickly spiral into the thousands.⁠ ⁠ What’s to come? "This is not a one-off. This is only the beginning." - LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.⁠ Full story link: linktr.ee/protectiveleague

We will never forget LAPD Police Officer Daniel Pratt, who was shot and killed by gang members during a drive-by shooting near the intersection of West Florence Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard. The shooter was sentenced to two life sentences without parole. The driver was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison and was released in 2016. Officer Pratt was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for six years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

LAPD and UCLA Police joined forces Wednesday for a large-scale counter-terrorism exercise near Hedrick Hall. The simulation tested active-shooter response, inter-agency communication, and rapid decision-making. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell emphasized that strong partnerships are critical to saving lives during a crisis, especially as LA prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Full story link: linktr.ee/protectiveleague

A Riverside County man has been convicted for murdering LAPD Officer Juan Jose Diaz. While off-duty, Diaz told Cristian Facundo and a group of associates to quit tagging gang graffiti in a neighborhood. Facundo left, returned to the group and opened fired killing Officer Diaz and wounding another victim as they were driving away from the area. Facundo was convicted of first-degree murder with a special gang circumstance and is expected to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Officer Diaz is remembered as a dedicated public servant and promising young officer whose life and career were tragically stolen by Facundo and his associates. Officer Juan Diaz was 24 years old when he was murdered. Full story link: linktr.ee/protectiveleague

Car thefts across California dropped 25% in 2025, marking the second straight year of declining vehicle thefts, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP says 133,372 vehicles were stolen last year, down from 176,230 in 2024, with 84% of stolen vehicles eventually recovered. Officials credit the decline in part to targeted enforcement efforts in partnership with local law enforcement agencies in high-crime areas across the state. The downward trend began in 2024, marking California’s first year-over-year decrease in vehicle thefts since 2019. Full story link: linktr.ee/protectiveleague