Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced an expanded police presence in downtown Los Angeles, deploying patrol cars, horse-mounted officers, foot patrols and undercover units to the area, according to her office.

The enhanced policing initiative comes as Bass faces questions about her political standing ahead of the June primary election. A recent Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics survey found that 50.9% of registered voters remain undecided about reelecting the Democratic mayor.

The poll of 1,000 registered voters, conducted March 7-9, showed Bass with 19.5% support among likely voters. The survey results suggest the incumbent mayor faces an uncertain path to reelection despite holding office.

Bass, who took office in December 2022, has focused much of her tenure on addressing homelessness and public safety issues throughout Los Angeles. The downtown policing expansion represents part of her administration's broader approach to urban safety concerns.

The polling data indicates that a significant portion of the Los Angeles electorate has not yet formed firm opinions about Bass's performance or candidacy for a second term. The June primary will test whether her policy initiatives, including the downtown security measures, resonate with voters.