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Mayor Selenas credits policing changes and tech for 2025 crime declines, urges oversight of LPRs and drones
Mayor Mark Selenas · March 13, 2026
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Mayor Mark Selenas reported year-over-year crime declines in 2025, credited patrol redesigns, technology and regional collaboration, and said the city continues to monitor license-plate readers and drone operations while reviewing contracts and privacy protections.
Mayor Mark Selenas said public safety remains Hayward residents' top priority and presented data showing reductions in several crime categories in 2025.
Selenas reported vehicle thefts were down 44%, theft from automobiles down 31%, vandalism down 30%, non-residential burglaries down 27%, residential…
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