Congresswoman Laura Friedman Press Conference: Federal Investment in Public Safety - 7/27/2026

This press conference held by Congresswoman Laura Friedman on July 27, 2026, focused on federal investments in public safety for the city of Glendale in preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Congresswoman Friedman announced securing $1,331,000 in federal funding to nearly double the number of public safety cameras in Glendale and upgrade the technology platforms used by police officers to improve response times and crime prevention. The investment is part of a broader effort to enhance community safety without burdening local taxpayers. Additional recent federal funds were highlighted, including $500,000 for transit improvements and $1,092,000 for water infrastructure upgrades at the Rose Bowl. Local officials, including Glendale's mayor and police chief, emphasized the importance of these funds for modernizing public safety technology and training, ensuring readiness for the Olympics and long-term community protection.