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<blockquote data-quote="Babagounj" data-source="post: 5518752" data-attributes="member: 12952">[URL unfurl=&quot;true&quot;]https://www.dailynews.com/2023/02/16/can-lapd-chief-michel-moore-finally-get-serious-about-crime-in-los-angeles/[/URL]At an LAPD press conference on Jan. 12 of this year, the public was told to leave literally nothing visible in the car.The LAPD’s campaign to get law-abiding citizens to hide their valuables is known as “Stash It Don’t Flash It,” which is better than the more accurate name, “We Give Up.”“It could be anything from a phone charger to change in the cup holder, that they’re gonna break the window out and take,” said Sgt. Gordon Helper, leader of the campaign.“Absolutely, they’ll even break a window to get a bottle of water so they can recycle its container, whether it’s aluminum or plastic,” added Capt. Elaine Morales.On March 24 of last year, LAPD Chief Michel Moore told Angelenos to leave their flashy jewelry and cars at home.&nbsp;&nbsp; “What we’re asking the public to do with these crime increases is if they’re going to wear expensive jewelry or drive high-end cars, when leaving restaurants, taverns and other locations, they need to be mindful of their surroundings, and be in well lit areas. [We ask that] they recognize there are opportunists that are willing to take advantage of them and many times, these individuals are armed with firearms,” said Moore.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Babagounj, post: 5518752, member: 12952"] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.dailynews.com/2023/02/16/can-lapd-chief-michel-moore-finally-get-serious-about-crime-in-los-angeles/[/URL] At an LAPD press conference on Jan. 12 of this year, the public was told to leave literally nothing visible in the car. The LAPD’s campaign to get law-abiding citizens to hide their valuables is known as “Stash It Don’t Flash It,” which is better than the more accurate name, “We Give Up.” “It could be anything from a phone charger to change in the cup holder, that they’re gonna break the window out and take,” said Sgt. Gordon Helper, leader of the campaign. “Absolutely, they’ll even break a window to get a bottle of water so they can recycle its container, whether it’s aluminum or plastic,” added Capt. Elaine Morales. On March 24 of last year, LAPD Chief Michel Moore told Angelenos to leave their flashy jewelry and cars at home. “What we’re asking the public to do with these crime increases is if they’re going to wear expensive jewelry or drive high-end cars, when leaving restaurants, taverns and other locations, they need to be mindful of their surroundings, and be in well lit areas. [We ask that] they recognize there are opportunists that are willing to take advantage of them and many times, these individuals are armed with firearms,” said Moore. [/QUOTE]

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