Oakland homicides and shootings reach historic lows
Oakland violent crime at historic lows
Oakland Police Chief James Beere said the city's homicide rate is the lowest since the 1960s.
OAKLAND, Calif. - The number of homicides and shootings in Oakland is at historic lows, Oakland Police Chief James Beere said on Thursday.
Oakland violent crime down
What they're saying:
Speaking at the Oakland Chamber of Commerce, Beere stated that the city is seeing double-digit declines in rapes, robberies, and burglaries.
He credited new technology, including license plate readers, and proven crime reduction methods for driving down crime rates.
Beere specifically highlighted the return of the Ceasefire strategy, which he said has helped bring homicides down to levels not seen in decades.
"This is the lowest amount of homicides and shootings that we've seen since the '60s," Beere said. "Since the '60s."
Additionally, Beere noted that the Oakland Police Department has focused on building regional cooperation to address crime syndicates operating across city and county lines.
The department has also collaborated more closely with the District Attorney's Office to bring criminals to justice.
The Source: Information for this story came from the Oakland police chief.