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The number of patrol car beats – out of 33 – that go uncovered on an average day in Oakland, Calif., because of a lack of officers.

The number of patrol car beats – out of 33 – that go uncovered on an average day in Oakland, Calif., because of a lack of officers.

Andy Kim is a former GOVERNING staff writer.