California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that Add state employees to Oakland To curb an “alarming and unacceptable” crime wave.
a press release Mr. Newsom’s office announced that 120 California Highway Patrol officers will be sent to Oakland and the East Bay “to fight crime and improve public safety.”
Officers, including specialized units, will work with local law enforcement agencies to combat criminal activity such as violent crime, motor vehicle theft, cargo theft and retail theft. Additionally, the temporary implementation will enable “highly visible traffic enforcement.”
“As part of this operation, CHP will deploy license plate reader technology to assist in the identification and recovery of stolen vehicles, as well as specialized CHP units, including K9 and air support. This enhanced law enforcement presence “represents an almost 900% increase in CHP personnel within Oakland and Alameda Counties,” the press release states.
“While crime rates are decreasing across California, including across the bay in San Francisco, we are seeing the opposite trend in Oakland. What is happening in this beautiful city and its surrounding areas is alarming. , is unacceptable. I am deploying California Highway Patrol Troopers to support local efforts to restore the sense of safety that the hardworking people of Oakland and the East Bay demand and deserve,” Newsom said. Stated.
The governor’s office noted that preliminary reports show a 21% increase in violent crime in Oakland in 2023. In addition, robberies increased by 38% and vehicle thefts increased by 45%.
A spike in crime in the area has forced many businesses to close their doors and relocate elsewhere. Earlier this month, Denny’s permanently closed its only store in Oakland for the first time in 54 years. In-N-Out notified residents last month that it planned to close its Oakland facility in March. Black Bear Diner, Subway and Starbucks also closed stores in the area.
Based in Auckland clorox company recently enhanced its safety measures by offering employees the option of having a security guard escort them to and from their buildings and vehicles. Blue Shield of California has introduced similar measures to protect workers.
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“Oakland is working hard to turn the tide by increasing law enforcement enforcement, hiring more police, and investing in community and violence intervention efforts,” said Oakland Democratic Mayor Shen Tao. “I’m here,” he said. As we strive to improve public safety, we are grateful to Governor Newsom for providing critical law enforcement resources that will be a game-changer in holding more criminals accountable and making Oakland safer. Masu. ”
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