CA Gov Newsom Wants More Police Chases

 Newsom encourages more police chases. According to the media, Gavin Newsom pleaded with state officials to modify their policies regarding car chases as the crime spree continued to escalate. In a letter, Newsom urged the City of Oakland's Mayor, police department, and council to take a tougher position against crime and pursue criminals who run from officers. Newsom emphasized that their are current policies that forbids such activities; There are certain conditions under which suspects can be pursued. Oakland, whose restricted pursuit strategy is an exception in the state, just permits pursuits in instances of "rough effective violations"