Overview

• City-released reports show crime trending down, and Lee cited declines of 29% in violent crime, 21% in homicides, and 45% in vehicle thefts during remarks to Democrats.
• State support was credited for part of the improvement, with California Highway Patrol reinforcements assisting Oakland at Gov. Gavin Newsom’s direction.
• The Oakland police union said 911 calls are being answered much faster but warned that a shortage of officers continues to limit responses.
• Lee said her administration has secured millions in funding to house people and expand services during her first 100 days.
• President Donald Trump criticized Oakland’s crime record and floated sending federal law enforcement, prompting Lee to call his claims about the city false.