California will expand its crime suppression partnership program, connecting cities and local law enforcement agencies with the California Highway Patrol, following the success of similar partnerships in San Bernardino, Oakland and Bakersfield, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Thursday.
As the CHP teams up with local cities, including Los Angeles, authorities will have more crime-fighting resources, intelligence as well as manpower to prevent crimes while boosting public safety and security, state officials said.
Gov. Newsom touted the success of the initial partnership program in San Bernardino, Bakersfield and Oakland, saying the three cities with the CHP’s support have arrested more than 9,000 people while recovering 5,800 stolen cars and confiscating 400 firearms since 2024…