OAKLAND – Police in Oakland announced Friday that residents and visitors should see an increased law enforcement presence as a “Summer Safety Plan” goes into effect.
“This initiative is focused on implementing crime prevention techniques to address violent crime. Our goal is to keep our community safe through proactive policing, community engagement, and effective incident response,” the department said in a statement.
Police said there will be a police presence throughout the city and other law enforcement agencies, including the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol, will assist.
CHP officers will work with the department’s traffic enforcement unit in “high-risk” areas known for injury crashes and crime, while deputies will work with Oakland police on DUI enforcement, the department said.
Police said they would also deploy their ceasefire division, which they said would reduce homicides and non-fatal shootings.
“Officers assigned to our Special Resource Section (SRS) will work with Ceasefire to provide this additional security cover seven days a week,” police said.
Other changes include the Foot Patrol Unit being more visible in business districts, while the department’s Vice Unit conducts undercover operations and long-term investigations to tackle human trafficking.
Police said residents and visitors should see more officers starting Saturday.
