Civil rights advocates in Oakland condemned Governor Gavin Newsom's increase in CHP presence, advocating for an end to high-speed pursuits that threaten public safety. This criticism follows the tragic death of teacher Marvin Boomer from a collision involving a suspect fleeing CHP. Despite the CHP's claim that their pursuit had ceased prior to the incident, the community remains alarmed. At a recent rally, tensions highlighted a potential shift in police pursuit policies under the Police Commission, where advocates sought to retain current restrictions against high-speed chases, citing their lethal consequences.
Police chases in this country kill more people every year than floods, tornadoes, and hurricanes combined.
The advocates said they want the current police chase policy to stay in place.
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