It seems as if the closure of In-N-Out Burger in Oakland, California was a bridge too far. Crime was already out of control in Oakland, particularly retail theft and carjacking. Now Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Sheng Thao are finally ready to do something about it. Or at least they’re going to throw some money at the problem and give the appearance of doing something. The Governor announced yesterday that they have entered into a contract with Flock Safety to install nearly 500 security cameras around the city. The cameras will primarily monitor vehicular traffic. Unfortunately, the usual list of anti-police suspects immediately showed up to complain about a rising police state, racism, and all the rest of the accusations we typically hear any time anyone tries to do something about crime. (Associated Press)
Hundreds of high-tech surveillance cameras are being installed in the…
