Oakland police launch summer safety plan and will continue efforts to suppress crime

Oakland police launch summer safety plan and will continue efforts to suppress crime

OAKLAND — Chief of Police Floyd Mitchell and other commanders vowed Thursday to make the summer season safe for the city and to work to continue the ongoing reduction in crime. Beginning Friday, residents and visitors will see an increased police presence throughout the city as the department launches its Summer Safety Plan, which focuses on reducing violent crime through crime prevention strategies, Mitchell said at a news conference Thursday. …