"One of the things that jumps off the page is traffic safety. There were seven traffic-related fatalities last year. So far this year, the city has already recorded five deaths."
"We need to change that culture in regard to driving safety in Fremont. Working with our patrol officers to give them the authority to really go after traffic violators."
"You go where the data takes you. If the data takes you into a certain neighborhood or directs you toward a specific subject, you put your resources toward that."
"Fremont's diversity is one of its strengths, but it also presents challenges, especially in addressing crime and community relations."
Floyd Mitchell has been appointed as the new police chief of Fremont after leading the Oakland Police Department. He emphasizes the community's diversity and the department's good reputation. Traffic safety is a priority, with seven fatalities last year and five already this year. Mitchell has expanded the traffic unit and is empowering patrol officers to address traffic violations. Despite Fremont's low crime rates, challenges remain with violent crime, property crime, and organized retail theft. Mitchell aims to allocate resources based on data-driven insights.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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