On the 15th November 2024, the Interim Mayor, Emma Nilsen released a statement in regards to supporting the Los Santos Police Department.
In a previous article, we covered the statement and that Emma Nilsen would look to support the LSPD with their requests and needs.
In the last 48 hours, Cameron Briggs of the LSPD has applied for $1,250,000 in funding to assist with the current outgoings of the department. Briggs’ reason for the funding request was to assist with “salaries, and the upkeep of our vehicle fleet, such as repairs, and fuel.”
This request went quiet for several days, however the Interim Mayor has confirmed that the funding has been approved for the LSPD for the requests listed. This means the funding will help the Los Santos Police Department to continue their strategy around growth and improvement.
Vital Funding For A Vital Service
In recent months, the Los Santos Police Department has struggled to operate efficiently with the limited budget. With new officers joining the force, the department needed more vehicles, more firearms and most importantly, more facilities for training and improvement.
Under the reign of Victor Chase, the support for vital services like LSPD and LSFD was lacking. In the weeks leading up to the abandonment of office by Victor Chase, Emma Nilsen was appointed the finance position within the office of the mayor. However, Victor Chase still didn’t look to support vital services.
It seems Emma Nilsen as Interim Mayor understands the pressure on these services. The funding approved for the Los Santos Police Department will make a huge difference.