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Gov. Newsom comes to Oakland to pressure city to scale back pursuit policy, allow more police chases in town
Gov. Gavin Newsom came to Oakland to make the announcement, promising that CHP resources will be directed to other Bay Area cities as well.
Crime crackdown: Gov. Newsom pushes for change in Oakland police pursuit policy
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday the state will continue to support Oakland and the East Bay in an ongoing crime crackdown, but also called for a change in the city’s pursuit policy.
Should Oakland change its controversial police pursuit policy? Here's what the community thinks
OPD is considering changes to its pursuit policy, which has drawn criticism from community members and Governor Newsom for being too restrictive of when officers are allowed to chase suspects.
Oakland residents push for city to end police department's no-chase policy
Andrea Nakano reports on a push by Oakland residents to end the city's no-chase policy for police. Website: YouTube: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter:
Oakland’s police chase policy continues to stir debate even as officials try to dispel myths
Activists who want to allow for more police chases rallied Wednesday night before a Police Commission town hall intended to share information and dispel myths about pursuit rules.
Frustrated residents urge Oakland Police Commission to loosen pursuit policy
The Oakland Police Department's pursuit policy was the focus of a heated community discussion Wednesday evening. The Police Commission held a town hall to give the public a chance to voice their opinions as it considers potential changes to the policy.
Oaklanders express concerns about police pursuit policy, ask for change
Oaklanders rallied and gathered on Wednesday to voice their concerns over the city’s police pursuit policy, claiming it is currently not working and needs to change. The police commission attempted to clarify any confusion over the policy nearly three weeks after Gov.
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Newsom extends CHP support for Oakland, demands police pursuit policy reform
(The Center Square) – Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state will be renewing their partnership with the city of ...
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Newsom announces extension of CHP surge operation to combat Oakland crime, urges change to police pursuit policy
Oakland business owner targeted by thieves backs Newsom's call for new police pursuit policy 04:27 The California Highway Patrol will continue surge operations for another month to combat crime in ...
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Gov. Gavin Newsom extends CHP presence in Oakland, says city must change pursuit policy
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Gov. Gavin Newsom announced at an Oakland press conference Friday he's extending the state's law enforcement partnership with the city beyond its initial end-of-the-year ...
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Newsom reignites controversy over Oakland's police pursuit policy
Gov. Newsom challenged the Oakland Police Commission to change its pursuit policies. Newsom, the CHP and others want more freedom to chase suspects, while others say innocent people can get ...
Residents in this Bay Area city are begging California Gov. Gavin Newsom to send in CHP to combat crime
A Vallejo, California woman has put out a petition to urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to deploy more California Highway Patrol ...
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Gov. Gavin Newsom wants Oakland to loosen police pursuit policy; extends CHP presence
Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging the city of Oakland to change its policies when it comes to police chases.In a Friday news conference, Newsom, alongside other advocates calling for change, said the ...
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Oakland crime down by 30%, but public safety concerns remain
Oakland crime may have dropped by more than 30% in 2024, but many are still not feeling safe in their communities. Wednesday night, the Oakland Police Commission held a town hall to look at crime ...
Health care, homelessness and housing in California: Have Gavin Newsom’s promises panned out?
Newsom survived a recall, weathered a pandemic, and coasted to reelection amid speculation about his ambitions for higher ...