LAPD Goes On Tactical Alert After Power Outage At Dispatch Center

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) - Police were on a city-wide tactical alert Friday after a power outage at one of the Los Angeles Police Department's two dispatch centers.

The outage was reported about 11:20 a.m. at the LAPD's downtown dispatch center, according to a department spokesman.

All communications operations were shifted to the department's other dispatch center at the Valley Bureau and no disruptions were reported, said Officer Sal Ramirez.

Under a tactical alert, shifts for all officers currently on duty are extended until the situation is deemed rectified or under control.

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