This timeline provides historical context for the crime data analyzed in this project. Between 2020 and 2025, Los Angeles experienced a period of major social, political, and institutional change that shaped how crime was reported, recorded, and understood. Events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, large-scale social movements demanding police accountability, and changes in law enforcement reporting systems all influenced the patterns visible in the data. By placing these developments in chronological order, the timeline helps illustrate how shifts in public policy, economic conditions, and social dynamics intersected with crime trends across the city.