Oakland City Council's Controversial Measures to Address Crime and Police Funding

The Oakland City Council has approved a plan to address the increasing crime rates in the city, including robberies, burglaries, and car thefts. The plan includes requests for reports on increasing recruitment of 911 dispatchers, a grant program for security cameras, expanding the number of police officers on walking beats, and creating a real-time crime center. The council also authorized a lateral police academy and discussed the need for regional collaboration. Residents had mixed reactions to the council's strategies, with some calling for more programs for the community and others criticizing the lack of support for the police department. The council is focused on community safety and will receive progress reports on the implemented ideas.