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Governor Newsom Provides Two-Month Update on CHP's East Bay Surge Operation
** **Californian Governor Gavin Newsom Provides Update After Two-Month Mark of CHP Surge Operation
** **Operation Began in Response to Rise in Crime Rates
**In response to a rise in crime rates, Governor Gavin Newsom launched a California Highway Patrol (CHP) surge operation in the East Bay area two months ago.
The operation, which began on July 11, 2023, has seen an increased presence of CHP officers in Oakland, Richmond, Berkeley, and other East Bay cities.
**CHP Reports Decrease in Crime Rates
**According to the CHP, the surge operation has been successful in reducing crime rates in the East Bay.
In the two months since the operation began, the CHP reports a 15% decrease in property crimes and a 10% decrease in violent crimes.
**Governor Newsom Praises CHP for Success
**Governor Newsom praised the CHP for its work in reducing crime rates in the East Bay.
"The CHP has done an outstanding job in making our communities safer," Newsom said. "I am grateful for their hard work and dedication."
**Surge Operation to Continue
**The CHP surge operation in the East Bay is scheduled to continue for the next several months.
Newsom said he will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments to the operation as needed.
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