Press Release: DTLA Public Safety & Community Policing Forum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DTLA Leaders Convene Public Safety Forum Following Recent High-Profile Incidents
Los Angeles, CA - April 23, 2026 - In response to recent high-profile public safety incidents in Downtown Los Angeles, the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC) will host a virtual Public Safety & Community Policing Forum on Thursday, April 23, bringing together senior officials from law enforcement, the justice system, and city government. Members of the media are invited to attend virtually at 6pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83082686394.
"Public safety is the top concern for residents, businesses, and stakeholders across DTLA," said Jens Midthun, President of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC). "This forum is about coming together as a Downtown community to coordinate with experts and identify solutions." Public safety has come to the forefront for Downtown Los Angeles residents, businesses, and visitors, after a number of high profile incidents including a fatal stabbing, person set on fire and killed, and street takeover that turned into residential break-in. The forum will convene key leaders from LAPD, and the City Attorney, District Attorney, City Council, and Mayor's offices to engage in a meaningful dialogue about public safety priorities, ongoing initiatives, and community-based solutions.

Event Details
📅 Thursday, April 23, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
💻 Virtual (Zoom): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83082686394

Featured Panelists Include:
Hydee Feldstein Soto, Los Angeles City Attorney
Gilbert Wright, Assistant District Attorney, LA County District Attorney's Office
Robert Clark, Deputy Mayor, Mayor's Office of Public Safety
Karen Lane, Deputy Mayor, Mayor's Office of Community Safety
Nicholas Waldon, CIRCLE Program Manager, Mayor's Office of Community Safety
Arianne Garcia, Deputy Chief of Staff/District Director, Office of Councilmember Ysabel Jurado
German Hurtado, Deputy Chief, LAPD Operations Central Bureau
Keith Green, Captain, LAPD Newton Division
Kelly Muniz, Captain, LAPD Central Division

Moderator:
Marcus Lovingood, Chairman & Artistic Director, Broadway West
This forum is hosted in collaboration with the Arts District Little Tokyo Neighborhood Council and reflects a shared commitment from downtown Neighborhood Councils to engaging the community in open dialogue and actionable solutions around public safety.
Community members, stakeholders, and interested participants are encouraged to attend and be part of this important conversation.

Media Contact:
Jens Midthun
President
Area Wide Director
(M) 952-270-2017
Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC) | City of Los Angeles

ABOUT:
As an advisory body of the City of Los Angeles, the mission of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC) is to connect people closer to their City government. DLANC advocates for our community on important issues such as land-use development, homelessness resources, and livability and quality of life. Our goal is to provide an innovative forum for all community stakeholders to contribute to a healthy, vibrant, and inclusive Downtown.

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