Oakland Crime Surge Prompts Major Companies to Hire Private Security

In-N-Out Closes Oakland Location Amid Rising Crime, as Businesses Take Measures to Protect Employees

Major companies in Oakland, including Blue Shield, Clorox, and Kaiser Permanente, are hiring private security and advising employees to stay indoors due to a surge in crime.
Violent crime in Oakland increased by 21% from 2022 to 2023, with robberies rising by 38% and burglaries by 23%.
In-N-Out has decided to shut down its Oakland location due to regular car break-ins, property damage, theft, and armed robberies of customers and employees.
Companies are providing various safety measures such as ride-hail services, paid parking, and private security to ensure the safety of their employees.
Despite the crime surge, companies like Clorox and Blue Shield remain committed to improving safety in Oakland and are working with local business leaders and community to address the issue.