Overview

• 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.