LOS ANGELES – Following a recent shooting investigation at her residence, pop icon Rihanna's security apparatus has reportedly expanded to a scale previously reserved for heads of state and particularly paranoid Bond villains. Sources within the Los Angeles Police Department, speaking anonymously due to the sheer volume of tactical gear now involved, confirmed the deployment of an 'unprecedented' number of personnel and fortifications.

“We’re talking about a perimeter that makes the Pentagon look like a garden fence,” stated Officer Brenda Carlson, who requested her name be changed to 'Officer Brenda Carlson' for security reasons. “At this point, we’re pretty sure she has more drones than the entire state of Delaware. The only way in is through a series of biometric scanners, a laser grid, and a polite but firm request from a former Navy SEAL.”

The move comes as authorities continue to probe the incident, which has led to a noticeable increase in armored vehicles patrolling the star's neighborhood. Local residents report that their morning commutes now include navigating multiple checkpoints and being asked for their favorite Fenty Beauty product as a form of identification. One neighbor, who wished to remain anonymous for fear of being mistaken for a paparazzi, noted, “I just wanted to get my mail, and I had to fill out a 3-page questionnaire about my intentions and whether I had any hostile intentions towards ‘the Queen.’”

Experts suggest this level of security could set a new standard for celebrity protection, potentially leading to a global arms race among the ultra-famous. Rihanna’s publicist declined to comment, citing a busy schedule of coordinating air traffic control for incoming supply drops of artisanal snacks.