LA’s Safety and Security Resources for Your Convention Group

We prioritize your attendees’ safety, security and enjoyment during their time in Los Angeles.

At Los Angeles Tourism, we understand that while it is impossible for any destination to guarantee an incident-free event, implementing safety measures enables our community to proactively prepare for your group’s gathering.

In addition, our city and county officials are laser-focused on mitigating the global homelessness crisis at a local level while simultaneously enhancing the quality of life for Angelenos and attendees alike.

Mayor Karen Bass stated after the 100th day of her administration that her top priority from day one “has been confronting the homelessness crisis with the urgency it requires, and that won’t stop.”

We applaud the continuous work being done to improve the situation for all those impacted. While this is an ever-evolving issue and one that won't be solved overnight, Los Angeles remains a safe, vibrant and welcoming destination to visit.

When it comes to the protection and peace of mind of your group, our team is here to help. No question is unimportant. No concern is overlooked.

LA City’s Safety and Security Task Force

Under the leadership of the City’s Chief Tourism Officer, Doane Liu, and his team at the City Tourism Department (CTD), a public safety and security plan for citywide convention groups is in place to elevate attendees’ and meeting planners' feelings of safety when attending events. 

Through the Safety and Security Task Force, CTD leads the ‘Pre-Con Roll Call’ and works closely with LA’s city departments, including law enforcement and emergency personnel, to prioritize attendee safety for all groups.
 

Timeline of Preparation

Here is a timeline snapshot of how LA prepares for your event:

Before the Event:

One Month Out

• LA Tourism sends an ‘Event Resume’ to the Safety and Security Task Force and the appropriate departments
  • One-sheet communications informing on who’s coming, your event website, attendance estimation, dates, hotels in your room block, offsite event locations and more

• CTD provides you (and, if applicable, your director of security) with additional resources:
  • Point-of-Contact List, optimal travel times, information on walkability and transportation, etc.

One Week Out

• ‘Pre-Con Roll Call’ scheduled seven days out from your event
  • Includes Safety and Security Task Force, the directors of security for your contracted hotels and the Los Angeles Convention Center director of security

During the Event

• Downtown presence of LAPD’s specialized units
  • Metro Division street patrol 
• LA Department of Transportation (LADOT)
  • Deployment of traffic officers to help with traffic control and flow
• StreetsLA
  • Street and lane closures to make it safer for attendees
  • Coordination with the Bureau of Street Services on the use of Downtown streets for event spaces

Los Angeles City Departments Activated

Pulling from their experience hosting the Super Bowl in 2022, the Los Angeles City Departments have a coordinated plan and activation strategy for convention center groups.