Gov. Gavin Newsom is expanding California Highway Patrol crime suppression teams into more cities across the state, citing what he calls significant progress in curbing criminal activity.

After launching targeted deployments in crime-plagued cities like Oakland, Bakersfield, and San Bernardino throughout 2024, Newsom is now pushing the strategy statewide — from the Bay Area to the Central Valley and Southern California.

The move comes as the Governor’s Office reports a statewide decline in violent crime, pointing to Oakland as a standout example of success. But while the numbers tell part of the story, experts caution that fewer crimes reported don't always equal safer communities.

According to state figures, CHP crime suppression teams in the three initial target regions have made a co

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