Several law enforcement agencies in Southern California are getting millions in grant money as part of what the state calls the "largest-ever single investment to combat organized retail crime."Several law enforcement agencies in Southern California are getting millions in grant money as part of what the state calls the "largest-ever single investment to combat organized retail crime.
The Board of State and Community Corrections unanimously approved nearly $270 million in grants to 38 agencies and 13 district attorney offices across the state to stop the thefts that have seemingly become more common and organized. The Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are among those receiving some of the largest amounts - both are set to get $15,650,000 each.