Residents of Vallejo, California, are desperate for the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to step in and fight the crime that has long plagued Bay Area communities.
The area is plagued by dangerous car entertainment, drug crimes, shootings and shoplifting, Fox News reported. reported on monday.
In a petition on Change.org, resident Paula Conley said: dealt with He pointed out the problem and said:
I am very concerned about the safety of my community. Our city is grappling with increasing crime rates due to severe understaffing in local police departments. We have the right to clean, safe cities where we can live without fear.
She also said rampant prostitution and excessive speeding make the area dangerous for nearby residents.
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“We believe that additional support from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and sheriffs could go a long way toward resolving this problem,” Conley wrote, “therefore, we believe that additional support from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and sheriffs could go a long way toward resolving this problem.” We are petitioning Governor Newsom to send CHP/Sheriffs to assist Vallejo in its response.” ”
The Fox report noted that the governor sent CHP officers to crime-ridden Oakland several months ago and said the CHP would “expand its presence” in the region.
“We have the exact same problems as Oakland, but we're just a small city. We're going to need manpower to really help us,” Conley said.
August video footage showed A car show in Vallejo ended with one person dead and at least one injured, according to KPIX.
At a recent press conference, CHP Deputy Chief Ezely Beacham said the department has been supporting Vallejo police since the summer.
Newsom recently said city leadership needs to address police staffing issues. He told Vallejo residents that he would not let the CHP do the work that local officials would do, but that state leaders would support them.
Conley echoed Newsom's comments and said Vallejo, like the Oakland Police Department, is expected to operate its police department correctly and efficiently to serve the public.
The Fox article said, “In September, the governor signed emergency legislation that would allow retired Solano County sheriff's deputies to return to the force full-time to meet Vallejo's public safety needs.”
In December, Conley said KTVU: “It's a man-made disaster. It's a crisis. We need help, and it takes manpower. I'm from here. I love it. I hate to see situations like this, and I hate to see people like this.” I don't like to be disrespected.”
As of Monday, the petition had 3,517 signatures.
