Newsom launches CHP operation to fight crime in San Bernardino

On October 30, 2024By Karl

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SAN BERNARDINO, California. – Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new one California Highway Patrol operation with the city San Bernardino To appeal to the higher segments of the city crime Rates and gun violence.

The operation, which will be similar to other operations currently operating in Oakland, San Francisco and Bakersfield, will add dedicated law enforcement units on the ground and in the air targeting demonstration activities and stolen vehicles.

The San Bernardino Police Department will also receive additional investigative support to combat organized criminal activity and violent street gangs, remove illegal guns from the streets, and prevent gun violence.

“We are sending additional CHP support to help local law enforcement aggressively suppress criminal activity and provide a new level of safety and accountability to this community,” Newsom said in a statement. he said.

Latest data shows San Bernardino’s violent crime rate is nearly twice the state average, and the murder rate is more than three times the state average, according to Newsom’s office.

San Bernardino’s vehicle theft rate remains one of the highest in the state. Local San Bernardino law enforcement also reports increased traffic and street violations, including street takeovers.

“We are grateful to Governor Newsom for providing additional support to the City of San Bernardino from the California Highway Patrol,” said San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran. “This year, our City Police Department’s efforts have led to a 13% reduction in violent crime, and the extra support will strengthen public safety in our community. With this new state and local collaboration in San Bernardino, we can continue to impact crime initiatives. We are targeting our neighborhoods and businesses.”

In total, operations in Oakland, San Francisco and Bakersfield resulted in the arrests of more than 3,200 people, the recovery of nearly 3,000 stolen vehicles, the seizure of more than 170 illegal firearms and the taking of illegal drugs, including fentanyl, off the streets.