Oakland May Turn To Sheriff And CHP To Augment Police Force

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An Oakland City councilmember said Thursday the city should explore whether officers from other police agencies could bolster staffing at the Oakland Police Department until the next academy class graduates.

The crime rate in Oakland has jumped 20 percent this year, while the Police Department has lost 208 officers over the last four years. By the time the next academy class graduates in March, the city expects to lose another 29 officers.