Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a new plan to combat property crime in California. The plan includes a legislative framework to close loopholes and hold more criminals accountable.
According to the Governor’s Office, the plan has the support of leading voices across the state, including law enforcement, criminal justice organizations and retailers. The plan aims to make Californians safer by disrupting organized retail theft and holding criminals accountable.
The plan includes several key components:
1. Repeal Proposition 47: Passed in 2014, this measure downgraded some property crimes from felonies to misdemeanors. The Governor’s office argues that this has led to an increase in property crime and decreased accountability for criminals.
2. Increase the use of zero-bail: The plan calls for increasing the use of zero-bail for those accused of property crimes, to ensure that criminals are held accountable and do not roam freely.
3. Increased funding for law enforcement: The plan includes increased funding for law enforcement agencies to combat property crime and disrupt organized retail theft.
4. Collaboration with retailers: The plan calls for collaboration between law enforcement and retailers to share information and best practices to prevent and investigate property crime.
The plan has received support from various groups, including the California Retailers Association and the California Chamber of Commerce.
“We are committed to working with Governor Newsom and the Legislature to address the increase in property crime and keep our communities safe,” said Rachel Michelinie, spokeswoman for the California Retailers Association.
The plan is expected to be introduced in the California Legislature in the coming weeks. If passed, this would be an important step toward combating property crime in California and holding criminals accountable.
In a statement, Governor Newsom stressed the importance of taking action to address property crime.
“We can’t let property crime get out of control,” he said. “This plan is an important step toward keeping Californians safe and holding criminals accountable.”
The plan has also received support from law enforcement agencies, which have long sought changes to Proposition 47 and increased funding to combat property crime.
John McGinness, head of the California Police Chiefs Association, said, “We are grateful for the governor’s leadership on this issue.” “We look forward to working with the Legislature to pass this important legislation.”
