Cracking down on property crime
The Governor is cracking down on professional thieves. California made the largest-ever state investment to combat organized retail crime. Now, the Governor is going further by calling for new laws that give new tools to police and prosecutors. They will help prevent smash-and-grabs, retail theft, and car burglaries.
Fighting gun violence
California leads the nation with gun safety laws that work:
- universal background checks,
- 10-day purchase waiting periods,
- mental health reporting,
- requiring most gun buyers to be 21 years and older,
- allowing people to sue those who illegally distribute assault weapons and ghost guns,
- red flag laws, and
- an assault weapons ban.
Tackling the fentanyl crisis
Governor Newsom has a master plan for tackling the crisis caused by fentanyl and opioids. It’s an approach that will save lives. It builds on a historic investment with funds for more treatment. It also expands California National Guard actions against drug trafficking. These actions have helped seize 1,066% more fentanyl since 2021.
News about public safety
Ready is how California leads, and every Californian has a role to play
News During Preparedness Month, Governor Newsom highlights California’s preparedness leadership and calls on every Californian to make a plan What you need to know: Governor Newsom announces September as Preparedness Month, highlighting statewide events, resources,...
Governor Newsom signs first-in-the-nation AI safeguards to protect Californians, calls on the federal government to do its part
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed two bills strengthening California’s AI safeguards by establishing first-in-the-nation standards for third-party audits and independent assessments of AI systems — increasing transparency and accountability as the...
California’s public safety strategy works: Governor Newsom’s commitment helps lower crime as new study shows violence prevention saves lives
News New UC Berkeley study finds a community violence intervention program caused a 61% decline in the city’s firearm homicides and shootings What you need to know: Governor Newsom reaffirms his public safety priorities – protecting communities, supporting law...
