Addressing Crime and Safety in Oakland: An Interview with Mayor Shengtao

💡Partnership is crucial in addressing the crime situation in Oakland, and Mayor Shengtao appreciates the collaboration with Governor Newsom and the City of Oakland.

🔒The three-pronged strategy to combat crime in Oakland includes prevention, enforcement, and accountability.

🚓The partnership with the CHP has led to a 900% increase in officers to address crime in Oakland.

🧐Mayor Shengtao acknowledges the breakdown of the cease fire strategy and is working on implementing effective solutions.

💪The mayor intends to hire a police chief who is qualified to address the complex issues in Oakland and is continuing the search process with the police commission.

What is the main focus of the strategy to combat crime in Oakland?

—The strategy focuses on prevention, enforcement, and accountability.

What is the impact of the partnership with the CHP?

—The partnership has resulted in a 900% increase in CHP officers in Oakland.

How does Mayor Shengtao plan to address the breakdown in the cease fire strategy?

—She is working on implementing effective solutions to rebuild the cease fire strategy.

What is the current status of the police chief search?

—The police commission is vetting candidates, and Mayor Shengtao expects to select a police chief from the list provided.

What is the mayor's approach to improving 911 response times?

—The mayor has invested in 911 dispatch and is filling vacancies to improve response times.

00:01Mayor Shengtao discusses the recent increase in crime in Oakland and outlines a three-pronged strategy focused on prevention, enforcement, and accountability.

08:05Mayor Shengtao provides updates on the police chief search and efforts to improve 911 response times.