Despite Oakland's drop in violent crime, city still coping with rampant burglaries
It's been a turbulent year in the city of Oakland, but as the final crime numbers come out, there is cause for optimism ...
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The strategy is proactive rather than reactive,” Bas said Monday at a news conference. “It has proven time and time again ...
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Oakland sees 34% drop in homicides, shootings in 2024
Oakland will finish 2024 with a 34% reduction in homicides and non-fatal shootings, according to city data championed by ... In addition to focusing on violent crime, Police Chief Floyd Mitchell ...
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 ...
Oakland reports 34% drop in homicides after identifying people at high-risk for gun violence
A drastic drop in murders and shootings in 2024 are giving Oakland city and community leaders hope. "A 34% decrease in the number of homicides, a 33% decline in firearms-related shootings and a 25% ...
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Oakland Reports a 34% Decline in Violent Crime as 'Operation Ceasefire' Makes Impact
Oakland reports a 34% drop in homicides and shootings in 2024, attributed to programs like the revived Operation Ceasefire.
The Number of Murders Kept Falling This Year, but Fear of Crime Persists
Crime was a talking point on the presidential campaign trail. But after a spike during the pandemic, murders have been ...
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Crime crackdown: Gov. Newsom pushes for change in Oakland police pursuit policy
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state will continue to support Oakland and the East Bay in an ongoing crime crackdown on the condition reforms are made and the city's pursuit policy is updated.