Veterans Campus Safety Crisis

Orange County News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Six thousand veterans are set to call the West L.A. VA campus home, but as construction ramps up, so does crime—and law enforcement is failing to respond. Caught between LAPD’s reach and Sheriff’s Department neglect, with VA police handcuffed by outdated rules, veterans report drug deals, prostitution, and even a body left undiscovered for hours. Officials admit the jurisdictional chaos is dangerous, especially as the campus grows under a presidential directive. They’ve boosted VA police, added private security, and are pushing to rewrite laws and partner with the Sheriff’s—but real safety…