The Oakland mayor and police department announced new initiatives Tuesday with the goal of making the city safer.
Police officers will soon be out of their cars and back on foot, walking the streets of the city’s business and shopping districts.
She, and Acting Police Chief Darren Allen announced plans to bring back walking officers after a two year hiatus. Sign up for NBC Bay Area’s Housing Deconstructed newsletter.
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