Oakland Police Will Meet With Potential Offenders in a ‘Holistic’ Approach to Reducing ‘Gun Violence’

Oakland officials announced the full return of the city’s Ceasefire Strategy, which aims to reduce gun violence by encouraging potential offenders to put down the guns before they get arrested. Four call-ins are planned for this year. Potential offenders are called in to ask them to change their lifestyle and accept services and life coaches designed … Read more