Our Public Safety Agenda

1

Hire more police officers.
While new strategies to fight crime and violence may be helpful, Oakland simply needs more police officers. The city currently employs 749 officers, far below the national average 1,075 officers for cities our size.

2

Move uniformed police officers from behind desks and onto the streets.
Many administrative functions of the Police Department can be completed by civilians so that sworn officers can use their expertise on the beat.

3

Mandate the use of a public safety management and accountability systems.  Software that ensures responding officers have all the information they need before walking into a situation and helps us identify crime trends is key to the success of our force.

4

Equip police and emergency vehicles with Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
Help navigating unfamiliar areas could decrease response time significantly.  GPS also makes sure we can track officers on the beat at all times. 

5

Demand greater Measure Y accountability.
Measure Y is a critical part of our crime-fighting infrastructure, stopping crime before it begins with at-risk youth. The city must conduct an immediate audit to ensure Measure Y’s $6 million are being spent on the most effective programs.