The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department issued a statement Saturday saying it is keeping watch locally after the Trump rally shooting and is “working with our federal and regional partners to ensure the safety of our communities in L.A. County.”
The statement on X went on to say the agency “will continue to monitor this evolving incident and will be increasing patrol checks as a precaution.”
“Currently, there are no specific or credible threats to L.A. County,” the sheriff’s statement said.
Similar statements were issued by agencies including the Los Angeles Police Department, Long Beach Police Department, San Bernardino’s police chief and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s department.
“We are aware of the security incident in Pennsylvania and are in constant contact with our law enforcement partners in the region. We will have an increased police presence. As always, please remember to “See Something, Say Something”. Report suspicious activity by calling Police Dispatch at 562.435.6711. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies,” Long Beach police said on social media.
“My thoughts and prayers go out to former President Trump for injuries sustained during a heinous assassination attempt. Regardless of what one’s political views are, attempted murder is not acceptable,” San Bernardino Police Chief Darren Goodman said on social media.
La Verne police on social media said: “Remember, If You See Something, Say Something.”
A statement from LAPD Chief Dominic Choi on the shooting involving Former President Trump in Pennsylvania. pic.twitter.com/ELcHuX8td8
— Chief Dominic Choi (@LAPDPoliceChief) July 14, 2024
#SeeSomethingSaySomething pic.twitter.com/W6e2vN5rrw
— Upland Police Department (@UplandPD) July 14, 2024
— San Bernardino County Sheriff (@sbcountysheriff) July 13, 2024
City News Service contributed to this story.
