It occurs to me that it would not be hard to support multiple cities with. There is nothing progressive about unbridled gun violence.” The White House is hosting the summit virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected Native Americans and Alaska Natives at disproportionate rates. Ive given some thought to the idea of the Liberal Crime Squad spanning multiple cities instead of being centered as an action in just one place. “When those messages and services are not effective,” said Schaaf, “the consequences must be swift and certain. Schaaf still supports the defund efforts despite calling for their delay. “When those who are committing crime realize there is no accountability,” said Councilmember Treva Reid, “on the street or in the court system - we are seeing that dangerous rise of distraction before our eyes.” “When we talk about repeat offenses,” said Councilmember Loren Taylor, “these are things that we have to really make sense of in a way that helps to provide the carrot and the stick, if you will, that compels us to move toward a safer community.” Two members of the council agreed that lax bail policies are adding to the growing crime rate. “And we believe that that change is not giving sufficient weight in its consideration to gun related crimes.” “I do want to call into attention the change in bail policies,” the mayor said. Schaaf also blamed new liberal bail policies for incentivizing crime. “We want people to be proud of being in this service to our community.” “And we know that is not unique to Oakland, but let me be clear, we appreciate the incredible service of the hard-working men and women that are in our police department,” she added. We have been interrupted by staffing reductions, COVID interrupted our recruitment and training processes, and the defund rhetoric is challenging our ability to attract and retain recruits,” she said. Liberal Crime Squad Moderator: GobOLazarus of 1 4 posts Print view Previous topic Next topic Search this topic Author Message UselessCommon Post subject: Liberal Crime Squad. “Let me be clear, Oakland needs more police. The budget of the police force is scheduled to be decreased by $18 million in 2022, but Schaaf is now asking for that to be delayed in light of the crime spree. Oakland is experiencing a surge in violent crime as it marks its 127th murder this year. Mayor Libby Schaaf, a Democrat, said that the “Defund the Police” rhetoric was keeping people from joining the police force, resulting in less safe streets. The liberal mayor of Oakland, California, blamed “defund rhetoric” for the lack of police recruits as she explained that the city was in great need of more police officers to combat a surge in violent crime.