Newsom signs legislative crime package addressing organized retail theft
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from Los Angeles Times6 months ago
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed 10 bills aimed at combatting retail theft and property crimes, marking what he calls the most significant legislation for property crime in California's history.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-08-16/gavin-newsom-signs-legislative-package-to-address-organized-retail-theft-crimes-across-the-state
"Let's be clear, this is the most significant legislation to address property crime in modern California history... making our communities safer and providing meaningful tools to help law enforcement..." - Governor Newsom.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-08-16/gavin-newsom-signs-legislative-package-to-address-organized-retail-theft-crimes-across-the-state
The legislation responds to rising retail thefts, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic... and follows a divisive moment among California Democrats regarding public concern over crime.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-08-16/gavin-newsom-signs-legislative-package-to-address-organized-retail-theft-crimes-across-the-state
The recent debate over theft and drug crime reform can be traced back to 2014 when Proposition 47 was passed, which lessened penalties for certain nonviolent crimes.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-08-16/gavin-newsom-signs-legislative-package-to-address-organized-retail-theft-crimes-across-the-state
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