Gov. Newsom Extends California Highway Patrol Deployment in Oakland

The governor pressures Oakland officials to revise police pursuit policies as CHP efforts to combat crime continue in the city.

Governor Gavin Newsom announced the extension of California Highway Patrol (CHP) deployments in Oakland through January 2025 to address high crime rates in the city.
Newsom criticized Oakland's restrictive police pursuit policy, calling it an 'extreme outlier,' and urged city officials to revise it to enable more aggressive crime enforcement.
The CHP deployment, which began in February 2024, has resulted in over 1,400 arrests and the recovery of $13 million in stolen goods, according to state officials.
Recent anti-theft laws passed by the California Legislature, set to take effect in January, aim to impose tougher penalties on repeat offenders and streamline prosecution of organized theft operations.
Oakland voters recently recalled both the city’s mayor and district attorney, reflecting growing dissatisfaction with local leadership's handling of public safety concerns.