The meeting, held on July 27, was attended by citizens demanding answers and solutions to the crime problem, particularly after a viral video of an attempted carjacking in the Skyline neighborhood.
Price defended her position by stating that in some cases, there is insufficient evidence to convict suspects of the crimes they are accused of committing. She cited a specific case where a lack of evidence resulted in the release of a group of youths. When asked about the fate of these individuals after their release, Price admitted she did not know. This response was met with anger from the crowd, who suggested that the released youths may have gone on to commit further crimes.
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One concerned citizen passionately argued for consequences, stating, "It's unreal that there are no consequences for these children." The sentiment was met with applause and support from the audience.
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Price was not the only target of criticism during the meeting. Captain Clay Burch from the Oakland Police Department also faced demands from citizens for increased police efforts to prevent crime. One frustrated citizen urged the police to focus on prevention rather than simply responding after a crime has occurred.
The confrontation with Oakland residents occurred on the same day that Oakland NAACP President Cynthia Adams and local pastor Bishop Bob Jackson called for a state of emergency to address the "public safety crisis" in the city. In a letter to local elected officials, Adams and Jackson expressed the community's exhaustion with violent crime and called on local leadership to take action.
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The letter attributed the rise in crime to failed leadership, the movement to defund the police, the District Attorney's reluctance to charge and prosecute serious criminals, and the proliferation of anti-police rhetoric. It emphasized the importance of public safety and rejected the notion that wanting to be safe from crime is racist or unkind.
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It is worth noting that Pamela Price received support from the California Justice and Public Safety PAC during her election campaign in 2018. The PAC, which is affiliated with the left-wing "Safety and Justice" network funded by billionaire George Soros, contributed significant funds to Price's campaign. Price campaigned on a platform of pursuing alternatives to incarceration and social service interventions as alternatives to law enforcement involvement.
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During the meeting, Price shared her personal connection to the movement to decriminalize youth, revealing that she had engaged in activities she shouldn't have when she was younger but was able to change her path with the help of supportive individuals. She stated, "They helped me find another way."
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Many citizens left the meeting feeling frustrated and unsafe in their own city. Damon Manni, one attendee, expressed his disappointment, stating, "A lot of jabbering that didn't have much value."
The confrontation between Oakland residents and District Attorney Pamela Price highlights the growing concerns over rising crime rates in the city. Citizens are demanding concrete solutions and accountability from their local leaders to address the public safety crisis.
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