Brief

The Board of Police Commissioners has referred a proposal to accept a donation of respiratory protection equipment for LAPD's Emergency Services Division. The file was introduced on June 8, 2026, and is currently pending review in the City Council's Public Safety Committee. No further action has been taken since referral.

Full summary

The Los Angeles Police Department, through the Board of Police Commissioners, has submitted a request to accept a donation of respiratory protection equipment intended for use by the Emergency Services Division. Respiratory protection equipment is critical safety gear for police personnel who respond to hazardous scenes, including those involving chemical, biological, or other airborne contaminants. The donation would augment LAPD's existing supply of protective equipment at no cost to the City, reducing procurement expenses for equipment that must meet stringent safety and performance standards. The Board of Police Commissioners initiated the proposal on June 8, 2026, and submitted it to the City Council through the Mayor's office. The file was referred to the Public Safety Committee on June 9, 2026. As of the most recent activity, the matter remains pending in the Public Safety Committee with no scheduled action or vote. The file is set to expire on June 8, 2028, giving the committee approximately two years to act on the proposal.

Activity (2)

• 2026-06-09 Board of Police Commissioners document(s) referred to Public Safety Committee.
• 2026-06-08 Document submitted by the Mayor, Board of Police Commissioners report dated June 8, 2026.

Documents (1)

• 2026-06-08 Report from Board of Police Commissioners · report