LAPD spends $50 million a year flying helicopters

The LAPD’s helicopter program cost more than the budget of 14 other city departments combined, with little proven benefit, according to an audit by LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia.

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Madeleine Brand

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Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Nihar Patel, Zeke Reed