Newsom announces extension of CHP surge operation to combat Oakland crime, urges change to police pursuit policy
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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.
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The California Highway Patrol will continue surge operations for another month to combat crime in Oakland and other Bay Area locations, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday morning while urging a change to a controversial policy on police pursuits.
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 city's current guidelines are too restrictive and encourage people to flee from law enforcement.
Newsom extends CHP support for Oakland, demands police pursuit policy reform
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state will be renewing their partnership with the city of Oakland to provide support from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), but with conditions. “The CHP was tasked in July to quadruple the enforcement efforts and the partnership with the city of Oakland,
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