FROM THE HILL: California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) will deploy “crime suppression teams” throughout the state amid President Trump’s crime crackdown.
Teams of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will work with local law enforcement in San Diego, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Central Valley, Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area.
CHP will work through intelligence sharing, crime deterrence techniques, assist in investigative work and increase law enforcement visibility.
Newsom’s office posted comments the governor made on X, and took a dig at Trump, paraphrasing comments Newsom made, “The President is doing things TO PEOPLE. California is doing it WITH PEOPLE.”
The President is doing things TO PEOPLE.
California is doing it WITH PEOPLE. pic.twitter.com/ZLNhq1iMmJ
— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) August 28, 2025
In a press release, Newsom said, “When the state and local communities work together strategically, public safety improves. While the Trump Administration undermines cities, California is partnering with them — and delivering real results.”
“With these new deployments, we’re doubling down on these partnerships to build on progress and keep driving crime down.”
The press release further stated:
Today’s announcement builds on successful CHP efforts already underway in Oakland, Bakersfield, and San Bernardino. CHP officers assigned to Crime Suppression Teams will saturate high-crime areas, target repeat offenders, and seize illicit weapons and narcotics. Enforcement will take place in the San Diego, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Central Valley, Sacramento, and the San Francisco Bay Area regions.
“These crime suppression teams will provide critical support to our local partners by focusing on crime where it happens most,” said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “By combining resources, intelligence, and personnel, we can better disrupt criminal activity and strengthen the safety and security of communities across California.”
The Crime Suppression Teams will:
1. Identify and suppress criminal activity in high-crime areas through data and intelligence-led policing.
2. Conduct proactive enforcement operations designed to deter and disrupt organized crime.
3. Provide increased CHP visibility and presence in communities most impacted by crime.Support local law enforcement by sharing intelligence, coordinating enforcement, and assisting with investigations.
4. Maintain strict accountability through structured leadership, clear reporting, and operational oversight.
5. Combined with significant financial investment from the state, these partnerships have brought positive change to Bakersfield, San Bernardino, and Oakland.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) spoke out about the program, saying in a press release,“I want to thank the Governor for being a collaborative partner. The best way to address crime and other top challenges is through partnership and this is an example of that.”
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