In the weeks following a mass shooting in Stockton that left four people dead — including three children — Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state will expand the deployment of California Highway Patrol officers in the city as part of broader efforts to address crime and violence.
Local authorities and law enforcement agencies say they welcome the additional support.
The governor’s office did not disclose how many officers will be sent to Stockton or when they will arrive, describing the effort as the deployment of “dedicated teams” from CHP. The officers are expected to work alongside local agencies to support crime suppression efforts, including targeting repeat offenders and seizing illegal weapons and narcotics…