California Gov. Gavin Newsom is expanding the deployment of highway patrol officers in Stockton to combat crime, more than three weeks after a mass shooting at a birthday party left four people dead, including three children, and injured 13 others. Earlier this year, Newsom launched dedicated crime suppression teams in areas across the state, working with local law enforcement to target repeat offenders and seize drugs and weapons. The earlier deployments included to San Diego, the Inland Empire, Los Angeles, the Central Valley, the Sacramento Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. “California is stepping up to increase public safety in Stockton,” Newsom said in a statement. “We have seen positive results in other key regions of the state and we look forward to enhancing that model in Stockton.”Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi applauded the move. “Stockton families deserve to feel safe in their city, especially in light of the recent tragedy,” she said in a statement. “I welcome this new partnership between CHP and local law enforcement, and I am thankful to Governor Newsom for sending us the resources needed. The additional officers and support to local law enforcement will help to make our city safer for everyone.”The exact number of officers being sent to Stockton and their arrival date was not disclosed.No arrests of suspects in connection with the deadly mass shooting have been announced. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
STOCKTON, Calif. —
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is expanding the deployment of highway patrol officers in Stockton to combat crime, more than three weeks after a mass shooting at a birthday party left four people dead, including three children, and injured 13 others.
Earlier this year, Newsom launched dedicated crime suppression teams in areas across the state, working with local law enforcement to target repeat offenders and seize drugs and weapons. The earlier deployments included to San Diego, the Inland Empire, Los Angeles, the Central Valley, the Sacramento Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area.
“California is stepping up to increase public safety in Stockton,” Newsom said in a statement. “We have seen positive results in other key regions of the state and we look forward to enhancing that model in Stockton.”
Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi applauded the move.
“Stockton families deserve to feel safe in their city, especially in light of the recent tragedy,” she said in a statement. “I welcome this new partnership between CHP and local law enforcement, and I am thankful to Governor Newsom for sending us the resources needed. The additional officers and support to local law enforcement will help to make our city safer for everyone.”
The exact number of officers being sent to Stockton and their arrival date was not disclosed.
No arrests of suspects in connection with the deadly mass shooting have been announced.
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