Posted: March 13th, 2024
Posted: March 13th, 2024
CONTACT: mayorspressoffice@oaklandca.gov
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Mayor Sheng Thao on Oakland’s Continued Partnership with the California Highway Patrol
“The strong partnership between the Oakland Police Department and the California Highway Patrol is delivering results and is an example of good government at work. Together, we are holding criminal groups accountable and disrupting their networks. Promoting a safer and more prosperous city is my top priority and I am grateful to Governor Newsom for providing resources to support Oakland’s public safety strategy”
Background
Investing in a Robust Police Department
Despite inheriting a record $360M budget deficit, Mayor Thao grew the police department in her first year in office. As a result, Oakland has more officers on the streets than anytime in the past two and half years.
Police Staffing (OPD has 712 authorized positions)
January 2022: 690 officers
January 2023 (Mayor Thao takes office): 693 officers
January 2024: 711 officers
Key Actions
Key Performance Indicators
Since the summer of 2023, Oakland’s business districts have experienced a reduction in most property crimes. For example:
Hegenberger Corridor
Downtown/Uptown/Chinatown/Jack London Square
Rockridge/Piedmond Neighborhoods
Dimond & Laurel Neighborhoods
*Data compare the period of May 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023 to the period of October 1, 2024 to February 29, 2024
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Thanks to our community and media partners, Fu Sheng Yee is no longer a #Missing Person.
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