Posted on 07/26/2024 5:04:47 PM PDT by matt04
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday sent a letter to Oakland officials urging them to allow police to engage in more vehicle pursuits, contending that the limitations placed on officers contribute to public safety challenges in the city.
The California Highway Patrol inspired the governor’s missive after the agency “observed criminals fleeing with impunity” during the governor’s campaign to boost law enforcement and reduce crime in a city that has historically been one of the most dangerous in the state.
In a policy Newsom described as an “outlier,” Oakland only allows police chases when a suspect is armed with a gun or involved in a forcible violent crime. The governor pointed out that unlike in other cities, Oakland police cannot pursue people suspected of committing many felonies or any misdemeanor, such as reckless driving, sideshow activity, and driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
“I urge you to reconsider whether OPD should be permitted to pursue suspects in more circumstances to improve public safety in your city and to establish a process to evaluate whether OPD is making full use of its authority, including that granted under the existing pursuit policy, to protect public safety and enforce the law,” Newsom wrote.
The governor’s letter, addressed to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, the Oakland City Council and the Oakland Police Commission, laid out his support for a recent City Council decision to review the policy.
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LOL LOL he’s trying so hard to help Kamala since she promised him a position in her cabinet
He wants a record to run on in 28
This jerk is an out of touch pansy. . The governor should order the cops to beat down and arrest criminals and order the da to convict ALL offenders. Kick ass for once.
Oooh, good observation. He seems like he wants a higher office, but is smart enough to know this is not the year.
No Bail, No Trail, Just Fail!
Police chases should all be like the ones in Arkansas.
“”to protect public safety and enforce the law,” Newsom wrote.””
Well, that’s sure an odd concept. This jerk isn’t too transparent, is he?
What’s causing his irrational behavior?
I love ASP chases.
Their possibly is basically if they ran, chase them. If they don’t stop, PIT them.
His chickens have come home to roost
Jockeying to be on the short list for a potential cabinet post if Harris wins, then use that to run in 28?
2028
Devil Worshipin, Satanic Inspired, Kommunists alwayys light a fire so you will beg them to put it out
So the snake slithers in another direction.
For now, at least.
They do have some excellent YouTube channels for Arkansas police chases. I’m watching one now; it’s a lot more fun that the Olympic ceremonies. Those Arkansas police Boyz will pit a car at 70 mph on a curved road with other cars around. LAPD could learn a few things.
Haha...yep. The body shop and mechanics must love it, never a lock of work.
2028.
Yesterday he told city officials to shut down homeless encampments.
Today, he's telling cops to get tougher on crime.
He wants to throw his hat into the ring next cycle.
Might be a good idea to get rid of that law AG Harris pushed for, to allow people to steal up to $900 of merchandise before charging them with a crime.
If California even made it an Olympic event, they’d place gold everytime
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