{"id":2109329,"date":"2023-11-27T20:06:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T01:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-announces-increase-in-calif-highway-patrol-officers-to-inhibit-retail-crime-during-holidays\/"},"modified":"2023-11-27T20:10:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T01:10:09","slug":"newsom-announces-increase-in-calif-highway-patrol-officers-to-inhibit-retail-crime-during-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-announces-increase-in-calif-highway-patrol-officers-to-inhibit-retail-crime-during-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom boosts Calif. Highway Patrol presence to curb holiday retail crime"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnewsom-announces-increase-in-calif-highway-patrol-officers-to-inhibit-retail-crime-during-holidays%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2109329&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(L) A California Highway Patrol officer checks the identifications of residents. (Photo by \u2063DAVID MCNEW\/AFP \u2064via Getty Images) \/ (R) California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks. \u200c(Photo by Mario Tama\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/brooke-mallory\">Brooke Mallory<\/a><br \/>4:54 PM \u2013 Monday, November 27, 2023<\/h2>\n<p>A recent mandate from Democrat California Governor Gavin Newsom directed the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to enhance support against the surge in retail crime during the Christmas\u200b season.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>As part of his &#8220;Real Public Safety Plan,&#8221; Newsom (D-Calif.) announced that the CHP&#8217;s Organized Retail Crime\u2063 Task Force \u200cand a &#8220;stronger law enforcement presence&#8221; \u2062will be \u2062deployed in &#8220;key retail districts&#8221; across the state. <\/p>\n<p>The governor emphasized the immediate\u2063 apprehension and incarceration of anyone who steals merchandise from retailers this holiday season.\u200b This stance surprised many, as Newsom is known for being more lenient on crime compared to \u200bother governors, even those from his own party. <\/p>\n<p>The press statement comes in response to ongoing criticism from California residents and business owners, who argue that the enforcement of retail crime has become ineffective in recent years.\u200b <\/p>\n<p>Employees at major shopping malls \u200dand clothing stores in California claim that they have\u200d been instructed not to intervene when criminals commit theft due to concerns over potential\u2062 lawsuits and \u200dlegal issues.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;When criminals run\u2064 out \u200cof stores with stolen goods, they \u200cneed to be arrested and escorted directly into jail cells. Leveraging hundreds of millions of\u200c dollars in law \u200cenforcement investments, the California Highway Patrol\u2014working with allied agencies\u2014is increasing enforcement \u2063efforts and conducting and supporting \u2062covert and confidential \u2062takedowns to stop these criminals in their tracks during the holiday season and year-round,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ca.gov\/2023\/11\/22\/orc-holiday-blitz\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ca.gov\/2023\/11\/22\/orc-holiday-blitz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Newsom said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Newsom pledged $267 million in grants to 55 towns and counties in California in September, marking the state&#8217;s largest-ever commitment in the fight against retail crime.<\/p>\n<p>In regions with high rates of\u200c retail crime such as Southern California, the Bay Area, the San Joaquin Valley, and Sacramento, the CHP and its task force will now \u2063have a more visible presence. They will collaborate with local law enforcement, loss prevention,\u2064 and other departments.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;The\u2063 men and women of the California Highway Patrol are working\u2062 around the clock to\u2062 keep\u200b shoppers, merchants,\u200b and retail\u2062 districts safe this holiday season\u2014and year-round,&#8221; CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee\u2064 said in a press release.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>&#8220;Much of our task force&#8217;s success can be attributed to the strong working relationships we have with our law enforcement partners throughout \u2062the state and\u2064 the rapport we have cultivated with the retail industry. Working together \u2062with our partners and utilizing the CHP&#8217;s extensive statewide resources, we are cracking down and stopping unacceptable criminal activity,&#8221; he continued.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The National Retail Federation&#8217;s 2023 report ranks three major California \u2064cities among the top 10 cities\u200d in\u2063 the country most affected by organized retail crime. Los Angeles takes the first \u200bplace, followed \u2062by San\u200d Francisco and Oakland. Sacramento ranks seventh.<\/p>\n<p>To\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-retail-ceos-call-on-congress-to-curb-online-sale-of-stolen-goods-amid-national-looting-sprees\/\" title=\"Top Retail CEOs Call on Congress to Curb Online Sale of Stolen Goods amid National Looting Sprees\">combat organized retail crime<\/a>,\u200c L.A.\u200b Mayor Karen Bass\u200b announced that \u2063the Los Angeles Police Department and other regional law enforcement agencies will \u2063establish a new task force.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! Receive breaking news\u2063 blasts directly to your inbox for free. Subscribe here. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare this post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>  In \u200defforts to boost his election strategy, the Biden\u200c Administration is\u2063 collaborating with social media platforms to combat what it perceives as misinformation. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Protests \u200bdemanding a cease-fire in support of \u2063Palestine took place at a mall in San Diego, California \u200bduring Black Friday. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>A\u200d new report from the American Legislative Exchange Council, also \u200bknown as ALEC, reveals that Americans living in\u2062 &#8220;red states&#8221; with more \u200cenergy freedom pay\u200d significantly less for electricity\u2062 and gasoline. \u200b <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appears \u2062to be losing support as the final stretch of the campaign before the Iowa Caucuses begins. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ozzy-osbourne-says-he-has-10-years-left-at-best-due-to-spinal-tumor-parkinsons\/\" title=\"Ozzy Osbourne predicts 10 years max due to spinal tumor, Parkinson's\">shoppers seeking steep discounts<\/a> are expected to drive Cyber Monday\u2063 online \u2063sales to a record-breaking $12 billion to $12.4 billion.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>The United States and several other countries have reached an agreement on\u2064 guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). \u200d <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Sam Altman&#8217;s return as OpenAI&#8217;s chief executive \u200bwill consolidate his \u2062control over the startup and may result in fewer checks on his power \u200das the creator of \u200bChatGPT.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>EU \u2063lawmakers have agreed to draft rules that require Google, Meta, and other online services to identify and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-closer-look-at-the-iowa-caucuses\/\" title=\"Examining the Iowa Caucuses\">remove online child pornography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \u200brnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> What was Governor Gavin Newsom&#8217;s motivation for taking a strong stand against retail crime in California?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Title:\u2064 California Governor Gavin Newsom Takes Strong Stand Against Retail Crime<\/p>\n<p>Introduction<\/p>\n<p>In response\u200d to the rise in\u2063 retail crime during the holiday season, California\u2064 Governor Gavin \u2064Newsom has issued a mandate to the California Highway Patrol\u200d (CHP) to intensify \u2064their efforts in\u2062 combatting this issue. As part of his &#8220;Real Public Safety Plan,&#8221; Newsom aims to enhance support and increase law enforcement \u200dpresence in key retail districts across the state.\u200c This article will delve into the details of this mandate and its significance in addressing the ongoing challenge of retail crime in California.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Newsom&#8217;s Stance<\/p>\n<p>Governor Newsom, a Democrat, surprised many by emphasizing \u2062the immediate apprehension and incarceration of individuals involved in retail crime. This tough stance stands in contrast to his reputation of being more lenient towards criminal offenses compared to other governors of \u200bhis party. The decision has been\u200b motivated by mounting criticism from\u200d California residents and business owners who believe that the enforcement of retail crime has\u2064 become ineffective in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>Concerns Faced by Retail Employees<\/p>\n<p>Employees at major shopping malls and clothing stores in California have claimed that they are instructed not to intervene when theft occurs \u2064due to concerns over potential lawsuits and legal\u200d issues. This lack of \u200cintervention has allowed criminals to operate with relative impunity, resulting in increased\u2063 instances of retail crime.<\/p>\n<p>The California\u2062 Highway Patrol&#8217;s Approach<\/p>\n<p>To address \u200cthis issue, \u2064Governor Newsom\u200d has directed the CHP&#8217;s Organized Retail Crime Task Force to have a more visible presence\u2062 in regions with high rates of retail crime. These regions include Southern \u200dCalifornia, the Bay Area, \u200cthe San Joaquin Valley, and Sacramento. The CHP will collaborate with local law enforcement, loss prevention teams, and other \u200crelevant departments to create a more formidable defense against organized retail crime. Newsom&#8217;s recent commitment of\u2063 $267 million in \u2064grants to 55\u200d towns and counties in California \u2064indicates the state&#8217;s largest-ever investment in the fight against retail \u200ccrime.<\/p>\n<p>Collaboration \u200band Success<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d success of the CHP&#8217;s task force can largely be\u2064 attributed to their strong working\u2064 relationships with law\u2064 enforcement partners\u200b throughout the state, as well \u2062as the rapport they have built with the \u200cretail industry. By leveraging the CHP&#8217;s\u200d extensive statewide resources \u2064and working closely with partners, the \u2064task force aims to crack down on \u200bcriminal activity and put a stop to unacceptable behavior.<\/p>\n<p>National Retail Federation&#8217;s Report<\/p>\n<p>According to the National Retail Federation&#8217;s 2023\u200b report, \u2062three major California cities, namely Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oakland, rank among the top\u2062 10 cities \u200bmost affected\u200d by organized retail crime. Los Angeles takes the first position, highlighting the urgent need for collaboration between \u2064law enforcement agencies\u2063 to combat this issue. In response, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass \u200bhas announced the establishment of a new task force consisting of the Los Angeles Police Department and \u2063other regional law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n<p>Conclusion<\/p>\n<p>Governor \u200dGavin Newsom&#8217;s recent mandate to \u2064strengthen the fight against retail crime represents a significant step towards enhancing public safety and protecting the rights of businesses\u2062 and consumers in California. By bolstering law enforcement presence\u2062 and encouraging immediate apprehension of offenders, Newsom aims to\u200c restore confidence in the retail \u2063industry and serve as a deterrent \u200dto those involved \u200bin criminal activities during the holiday season and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent mandate from Governor Gavin Newsom directed California Highway Patrol (CHP) to check residents&#8217; identifications<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1866,"featured_media":2109330,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[542],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2109329","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-oann"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2109329","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1866"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2109329"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2109329\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2109330"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2109329"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2109329"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2109329"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}