The Brief
- Gov. Gavin Newsom says a joint effort between the California Highway Patrol and local police has led to a 22% drop in violent crime in San Francisco.
- The collaboration has resulted in nearly 700 pounds of fentanyl seized, 500 arrests, and over 115 stolen vehicles recovered, according to the governor’s office.
- San Francisco officials say the CHP’s ongoing support is crucial as the city prepares for major events like the Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup.
SAN FRANCSCO – Gov. Gavin Newsom is highlighting the success of a statewide effort between the California Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies aimed at reducing crime in cities like San Francisco.
The governor said the crime suppression operations, launched two months ago, are showing tangible results as CHP officers expand patrols from the state’s freeways and onto streets.
Newsom pointed to those efforts as proof that the state’s approach is working — and as a reason why a surge of federal law enforcement in the Bay Area is unnecessary.…