Gov. Newsom announces partnership between CHP & Bakersfield police to crackdown on crime
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Governor Gavin Newsom announced a crime suppression partnership between California Highway Patrol and Bakersfield police Wednesday, in an effort to crackdown on crime in the Central Valley.
CHP is set to expand enforcement actions in and around Bakersfield to address auto theft, retail crime, and high-visibility proactive traffic enforcement.
This partnership builds on our statewide efforts to take down criminal networks, stop dangerous individuals, and make our communities safer for all Californians.
Governor Gavin Newsom
Kern County’s has higher rates of property crime, violent crime, and arrest rates compared to the Golden State’s average crime rates. BPD and CHP will be patrolling high-crime areas of mutual interest, aiming to reduce roadway violence and criminal activity in the area, specifically vehicle theft and organized retail crime.
Through the Organized Retail Theft Prevention Grant Program, the state awarded BPD with $6.2 million to target and respond to organized retail theft, motor vehicle motor vehicle accessory theft and cargo theft. The statewide program is the biggest single investment to tackle organized retail crime in the Golden State’s history.
Public safety remains a top priority for Bakersfield residents. This partnership underscores our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our residents. We are grateful for the partnership with the California Highway Patrol. By combining resources and expertise, we are enhancing law enforcement capabilities and creating a safe community.
Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh
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