Newsom blasted by sheriff in his own backyard over California crime as victims cry foul
Gavin Newsom is taking fire from an unlikely critic in his own political backyard.With roughly a month left for California lawmakers to send legislation to the governor's desk, Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper is accusing Sacramento of putting criminals ahead of victims, failing to fully implement voter-approved crime reforms and embracing policies that weaken accountability.Cooper unloaded on California's crime policies during a recent interview with KCRA 3's California Politics 360, where he argued California leaders have not done enough to address crime despite voters demanding tougher consequences for repeat offenders.NEW YORK BILLS COULD ABOLISH LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE FOR SERIAL KILLERS AND COP KILLERS, CRITICS WARNWhen asked how he would grade Newsom and the Legislature's response to crime, Cooper didn't hesitate."Not enough. "It's just frustrating that people are hesitant to do anything."🚨 Know something we should investigate?📩 stepheny.price@fox.com📸 IG: @fndstephprice🎥 X: @StephenyPriceYour tip could lead to our next story.Although California recently announced its lowest homicide rate in nearly six decades, Cooper argued the numbers don't tell the whole story, saying victims continue to pay the price for policies that emphasize diversion and early release over accountability.DC POLICE OFFICIALS FACE TERMINATION AFTER FEDERAL PROBE UNCOVERS ALLEGED MANIPULATED CRIME DATA BY DEPARTMENTA major focus of Cooper's criticism was Proposition 36, the voter-approved initiative that passed in 2024 with nearly 70% support statewide and in all 58 counties.The measure increased penalties for repeat retail theft and certain drug crimes while allowing eligible offenders to have felony charges dismissed after completing court-ordered treatment."Not one statewide official supported it.
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Gavin Newsom is taking fire from an unlikely critic in his own political backyard.With roughly a month left for California lawmakers to send legislation to the governor's desk, Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper is accusing Sacramento of putting criminals ahead of victims, failing to fully implement voter-approved crime reforms and embracing policies that weaken accountability.Cooper unloaded on California's crime policies during a recent interview with KCRA 3's California Politics 360, where he argued California leaders have not done enough to address crime despite voters demanding tougher consequences for repeat offenders.NEW YORK BILLS COULD ABOLISH LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE FOR SERIAL KILLERS AND COP KILLERS, CRITICS WARNWhen asked how he would grade Newsom and the Legislature's response to crime, Cooper didn't hesitate."Not enough. "It's just frustrating that people are hesitant to do anything."🚨 Know something we should investigate?📩 stepheny.price@fox.com📸 IG: @fndstephprice🎥 X: @StephenyPriceYour tip could lead to our next story.Although California recently announced its lowest homicide rate in nearly six decades, Cooper argued the numbers don't tell the whole story, saying victims continue to pay the price for policies that emphasize diversion and early release over accountability.DC POLICE OFFICIALS FACE TERMINATION AFTER FEDERAL PROBE UNCOVERS ALLEGED MANIPULATED CRIME DATA BY DEPARTMENTA major focus of Cooper's criticism was Proposition 36, the voter-approved initiative that passed in 2024 with nearly 70% support statewide and in all 58 counties.The measure increased penalties for repeat retail theft and certain drug crimes while allowing eligible offenders to have felony charges dismissed after completing court-ordered treatment."Not one statewide official supported it. And that's troubling," Cooper said during the interview.REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: CHICAGO COP KILLED AFTER SUSPECT RELEASED UNDER SAFE-T ACTWhile Cooper said the law is already showing results, pointing to retailers reporting declines in theft, he argued Sacramento has failed to provide the funding needed to make the initiative successful."The issue is no funding, no funding came with it," he said. But without funding, it doesn't go anywhere."State leaders have said this year's budget includes $375 million to help implement Proposition 36, though KCRA reported budget documents show $50 million is specifically directed toward Proposition 36-related court and pretrial services.FOLLOW US ON XCooper also blasted California's expanding mental health diversion system, warning proposals to make more theft offenses eligible for diversion would undermine the very initiative voters overwhelmingly approved."It would water it down," Cooper said, adding that some lawmakers "don't want anybody held accountable."Although Newsom recently signed legislation adding new guardrails to the diversion program, Cooper argued it still allows offenders accused of shocking crimes to avoid traditional prosecution.CLICK HERE FOR MORE U.S.
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- Gavin Newsom is taking fire from an unlikely critic in his own political backyard.With roughly a month left for California lawmakers to send legislation to the governor's desk, Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper is accusing Sacramento of putting criminals ahead of victims, failing to fully implement voter-approved crime reforms and embracing policies that weaken accountability.Cooper unloaded on California's crime policies during a recent interview with KCRA 3's California Politics 360, where he argued California leaders have not done enough to address crime despite voters demanding tougher consequences for repeat offenders.NEW YORK BILLS COULD ABOLISH LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE FOR SERIAL KILLERS AND COP KILLERS, CRITICS WARNWhen asked how he would grade Newsom and the Legislature's response to crime, Cooper didn't hesitate."Not enough. "It's just frustrating that people are hesitant to do anything."🚨 Know something we should investigate?📩 stepheny.price@fox.com📸 IG: @fndstephprice🎥 X: @StephenyPriceYour tip could lead to our next story.Although California recently announced its lowest homicide rate in nearly six decades, Cooper argued the numbers don't tell the whole story, saying victims continue to pay the price for policies that emphasize diversion and early release over accountability.DC POLICE OFFICIALS FACE TERMINATION AFTER FEDERAL PROBE UNCOVERS ALLEGED MANIPULATED CRIME DATA BY DEPARTMENTA major focus of Cooper's criticism was Proposition 36, the voter-approved initiative that passed in 2024 with nearly 70% support statewide and in all 58 counties.The measure increased penalties for repeat retail theft and certain drug crimes while allowing eligible offenders to have felony charges dismissed after completing court-ordered treatment."Not one statewide official supported it.
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