Governor deploys 120 CHP officers in response to Oakland's 'alarming' crime increase
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Gov. Gavin Newsom and Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao announced today an operation to target vehicle theft, retail theft, and violent crime.

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Sheng Thao announced today an operation to target vehicle theft, retail theft, and violent crime.

Some activists claim that Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s policies of not always seeking the harshest punishment for people charged with committing crimes have led to an increase in offenses. Others blame city leaders for Oakland’s higher crime rates and both DA Price and Mayor Thao are facing potential recalls over crime.

Yeah, I’m sure the type of person who robs and steals is paying close attention to the DA’s policies. That seems obvious.

  • @cybervseas@lemmy.worldEnglish
    10•5 months ago

    Fair. It’s really easy to armchair governor/mayor in these situations. Managing public, civic, humane, and political responses to increasing crime is something I cannot do.

    • @Telodzrum@lemmy.world
      3•5 months ago

      That’s fair. It’s really unfortunate that political incentives are misaligned in situations like this. Arresting a lot of people now doesn’t solve anything long term, but it looks good and is good for reelection; meanwhile, actual permanent change will take programs and policies that take a decade or longer to go into effect – so all the public sees is the current guy spending money and then the results get to be claimed by the next governor or the one after that.