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
Governor Newsom expands response arsenal with new emergency services facility in Southern California
News What you need to know: California broke ground on a new state-of-the-art regional emergency operations center in Southern California, which will be completed in late 2027. COSTA MESA – Building on California’s world-class emergency management capabilities, today...
Federal reductions to critical services threaten public safety as flood season gets underway in California
News What you need to know: As California experiences its first storms of the season, bringing heavy rain, snow, and mudslide concerns to the state, federal reductions in critical forecasting services under the Trump Administration are threatening public safety and...
Crime is down in San Francisco, key law enforcement partnerships yield successful results
News What you need to know: California’s partnership with local communities, especially in San Francisco, has helped reduce crime and increase public safety by seizing illicit drugs and firearms off the streets. SACRAMENTO – Building upon significant funding in...
