The fact there is no 'agreement' to use the STAPLES center is an outrage. Citys across the country are being ripped off by concessionaires demanding tax breaks, land and zoning ammendments to bring a bunch of steroid pumped sports heroes, musicians or some other dog and pony show to town. In return we get a handfull of underpaid hotdog stand and custodial jobs and no emergency use agreement? My city has a 'VOLUNTEERS IN POLICING' unit of citizens with training in first aid ,traffic control and basic police procedures. They are often onscene with minpor traffic accidents or blackouts relieving fully sworn officers for other duties. Sadly, unless there is immediate profit few people will act. You couldn't give away appliance strapping tape, museum artifact wax and a host of other earthquake items before Northridge.