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
California adds largest graduating class of Highway Patrol officers in 16 years to its police force
News What you need to know: 146 new California Highway Patrol officers were sworn in today to protect communities statewide. West Sacramento, California – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom congratulated 146 new California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers — the largest...
Governor Newsom announces 99.8% compliance with emergency regulations, signs bill to permanently protect children from hemp products
News What you need to know: Building on the strength of emergency regulations that prohibit the sale of intoxicating products to children, Governor Newsom today signed into law legislation to regulate intoxicating hemp products and give government agencies tools to...
Trump’s shutdown leaves California disaster readiness in jeopardy
News What you need to know: Federal gridlock has forced disaster personnel furloughs and frozen critical funds, leaving Washington less prepared to support California communities facing historic fire threats. SACRAMENTO – With the federal government shut down by Trump...
