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Gov. Gavin Newsom is sending 120 more CHP officers to Oakland and the East Bay – a 900% increase – to help cities fight crime. 

Amid a surge in violent crime in downtown Oakland, California Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente have implemented new safety measures for employees.

Portland’s mayor, police chief, and public safety leaders say they’re looking ahead with “continued optimism” amid the city’s overall reduction in crime. In 2023, overall homicides and shooting incidents were down across the city, compared with 2022. Portland Police Bureau (PPB) data shows homicides, non-injury shootings, and the number of homicide victims decreased by roughly 20 percent last year, though the three-year average change is much less significant, and PPB data doesn’t include the four...

Sen. Rick Scott to Newsmax: Bill Takes on 'Swatting'

The Wisconsin State Patrol, Dane County Sheriff’s Office and all Dane County police departments implemented the “Drive Sober, Get Pulled Over” campaign on Dec. 15 and 29.