Surveillance Cameras in Oakland, California
California Governor Gavin Newsom is sending 480 high-tech surveillance cameras to Oakland to combat rising crime. The cameras can track vehicles by license plate, type, color, and decals, providing real-time alerts of suspect vehicles. Crime rates in Oakland have been increasing, with murders up 37%, robberies up 30%, car break-ins up 40%, and car thefts more than doubled in the past 12 months.