County Notes Fewer Street Takeovers in Compton—Citizens Call Progress Insufficient

The LA County Street Takeover Reduction Workgroup submitted its most recent quarterly update to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on December 2, 2025, providing a data-driven assessment of countywide street takeover activity and the effectiveness of current mitigation strategies. The report includes verified figures supplied by the LA County Sheriff’s Department, including specific data from the Compton Sheriff’s Station and surrounding unincorporated areas.

While the latest LA County Sheriff’s Department report shows measurable progress, the Citizens’ Coalition maintains that the improvements are not enough. A 35% reduction still leaves our neighborhoods vulnerable to dangerous street takeovers that continue to threaten public safety and disrupt daily life. Yes, this is an improvement—but it is not a reason for celebration, applause, or handing out flowers. Our position remains firm: every incident is one too many. The goal must be the complete elimination of illegal street racing and takeover activity—not partial progress, not selective declines, and not temporary reductions. Until all communities are safe, the work is far from finished.

This blog post reflects the content of the actual LA County Street Takeover Reduction Workgroup’s quarterly update — not a media interpretation or statements, remarks or comments by politicians, but the information as documented in the official report itself.

Please review the full report here:

LA County Street Takeover Reduction Plan Update Dec 2025.pdf

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Documented Decline in Street Takeovers

According to the report, street takeover incidents within Supervisorial District 2 decreased by 35% over the previous quarter. This reduction is drawn from LASD’s internal tracking of takeover calls, patrol deployments, arrests, citations, and impounds.

The report further notes that communities served by the Compton Sheriff’s Station — including East Gardena, West Rancho Dominguez, and East Rancho Dominguez — experienced measurable declines that exceeded the district-wide average.

Data Sources and Verification

The County report is based on:

• Quarterly LASD operational data submitted by each Sheriff’s Station

• Street takeover incident logs

• Enforcement statistics (arrests, citations, vehicle impounds)

• Patrol-hour allocations dedicated to takeover mitigation

• Physical infrastructure interventions installed in high-risk locations

• Interagency coordination metrics

This information forms the foundation of the reported reduction percentages and is used to evaluate the effectiveness of county-supported strategies.

Why the Numbers Are Improving

The report claims that the downward trend can be attributed to several actions:

• Targeted enforcement and focused patrol operations in previously high-frequency takeover corridors

• Installation of physical deterrents, including raised pavement markers, Botts’ dots, roadway re-striping, and modified intersections

• Real-time digital monitoring tools that help law enforcement identify potential gatherings before they materialize

• Cross-department coordination, allowing for rapid response and resource sharing

• Community engagement and public education efforts supported through county channels

The Workgroup’s update includes maps and tables showing where infrastructure changes were made and how those measures correlate with decreased incidents.

Our opinion: The measures listed above have not delivered sufficient improvements in restoring safety to our communities. The reported progress is limited, and the underlying problem persists. Far more decisive action is required before our neighborhoods can truly be considered safe.

Compton Sheriff’s Station: One of the Strongest Improvements in the Report

The Compton Sheriff’s Station’s jurisdiction is highlighted as one of the most improved among LASD-operated regions, with the report noting that:

• Takeover attempts decreased substantially

• Completed takeover events fell at rates higher than the county average

• Enforcement saturation in key corridors helped deter repeat gatherings

• Infrastructure changes in East/West Rancho Dominguez produced immediate effects

These findings are documented in the station-level data summaries included in the Workgroup’s quarterly briefing.

However, let's be real. The Citizens’ Coalition maintains that Compton's progress reflects the considerably higher volume of incidents our community has been suffering in the first place, rather than indicating more intensive or effective law-enforcement activity.

Conclusion: What the Report Establishes

The official Workgroup report highlights:

✔ A verified 35% reduction in street takeovers district-wide

✔ Even greater reductions in the areas patrolled by the Compton Sheriff’s Station

✔ The improvement is backed by enforcement, infrastructure changes, and multi-agency coordination

✔ The County uses these quarterly reports to guide next-phase interventions

While we are grateful for the progress, we are looking forward to more intensive and effective law-enforcement activity.