Pamela Price’s Laptop Stolen as Crime Surges in Oakland
Pamela Price (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Burglars targeted the soft-on-crime Oakland district attorney, Pamela Price, stealing her work laptop while she was at a victims’ justice center on Friday afternoon. The incident unfolded when Price’s $90,000 taxpayer-funded SUV was parked outside the Alameda County Family Justice Center, where she was attending an event. Despite waiting for an hour, Price gave up on the police and resorted to filing a report online, as reported by a local ABC News reporter.
This incident highlights the growing lawlessness in Oakland since Price assumed office in early 2023. Violent crime, robberies, and property destruction have surged, while the understaffed police force struggles to respond to calls for help. Throughout her tenure, Price has been lenient on criminals, refusing to charge them with enhancements or prosecute minors as adults, regardless of the severity of the crimes. She also advocates for shorter prison terms and probation sentencing.
Despite the alarming crime rates and public frustration, Price and the Oakland Police Department have remained silent on the matter. Car break-ins have become increasingly common in Oakland, with a staggering increase of over 41 percent since 2019. Robberies are also up by 30 percent, and the city has already witnessed over 100 homicides this year alone. As police response times slow down, some residents have even given up on calling 911 for help.
The situation has become so dire that the local NAACP chapter has declared a public emergency, urging residents to fortify their homes with window bars and purchase air horns for protection. Meanwhile, Price dismisses the mounting frustrations of her constituents, claiming that her job has “no impact” on crime. In response, organizers have started a petition to recall her from office.
Price’s tenure as district attorney has been marred by scandal and controversy. She fired Oakland’s police chief, leaving the department without a leader. She also sought a lenient seven-year sentence for a teen linked to three murders and advocated for parole for gang members involved in a high-profile toddler murder case. Furthermore, Price has charged one of her strongest critics, a former Oakland prosecutor, with a misdemeanor, while granting her boyfriend a lucrative taxpayer-funded job within her department.
How has Price’s leadership contributed to a sense of impunity among criminals in Oakland?
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The theft of Price’s laptop is just one example of the escalating crime problem in Oakland. It is a reflection of the broader issues plaguing the city, including a lack of leadership and a failure to prioritize public safety. Instead of focusing on the safety and security of the residents she was elected to serve, Price has been more interested in pursuing her own ideological agenda.
Under Price’s leadership, Oakland has seen a dramatic increase in violent crime. Homicides, shootings, and assaults have become all too common in this once vibrant and diverse city. Residents are living in fear, afraid to walk the streets or even stay in their own homes. Businesses have been forced to close down due to the rampant crime, resulting in job losses and a struggling economy.
While Price may talk a good game about criminal justice reform and social justice, the reality on the ground tells a different story. Her lenient approach to crime has only emboldened criminals and made Oakland a more dangerous place to live. The fact that her own laptop was stolen is a stark reminder that no one is immune to the effects of her failed policies.
The citizens of Oakland deserve better. They deserve a district attorney who will prioritize their safety and hold criminals accountable for their actions. It is time for a change in leadership, someone who will restore law and order to this once-great city.
The theft of Pamela Price’s laptop is just the latest in a string of crimes that have occurred under her watch. It serves as a wake-up call to the residents of Oakland to demand better from their elected officials. It is time to put an end to the lawlessness and restore the peace and security that the community deserves.
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