As cities across the Bay Area prepare for National Night Out, new numbers show crime is only increasing in Oakland.
The Oakland Police Officers' Association says this year's National Night Out – an annual block party where community members connect with police officers – is more critical than it has ever been before in more ways than one.
At an average of 1,200 calls a day, Donelan said rushing to the next call is normal for the understaffed police department. He's calling on the community to support its officers, and he says the department needs action from city leaders, including appointing a permanent police chief.Sign up for NBC Bay Area’s Housing Deconstructed newsletter.
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