Five community members react to the city’s plan to “reimagine public safety” in Oakland.
Category: City Hall & Policing
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Federal judge restricts OPD use of tear gas and rubber bullets
He also said outside agencies must follow Oakland’s rules—and asked about those infamous Molotov cocktails.
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Rideshare tax rejected again by Oakland City Council
Lyft claimed the tax would negatively impact low income communities, and several council members agreed.
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Task force established to ‘reimagine’ public safety in Oakland
The City Council voted to set up a commission to redesign Oakland’s public safety system, including a 50% reduction in police spending.
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A new mental health crisis response team is organizing in Oakland to create an alternative to the police
MH First, a program of the Anti Police-Terror Project, offers “socially competent” support.
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‘How you organize that rage’: A podcast on policing and protest from The Oaklandside and East Bay Yesterday
Before a police officer killed George Floyd, before Black Lives Matter, before Oscar Grant, police shootings shook Oakland and started a movement.
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Oakland won’t make additional cuts to police budget this year
Mayor Libby Schaaf cast the tiebreaking vote, calling efforts to further reduce OPD spending irresponsible and dangerous. A task force could be next.
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Oakland mayor’s home vandalized with ‘defund OPD’ message
According to the mayor and neighbors, last night an unknown group exploded fireworks, scrawled anti-police messages, and splattered red paint on Schaaf’s residence.
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Covid-19 outbreak grows in Santa Rita Jail
Coronavirus cases have suddenly exploded in Alameda County’s massive jail, calling into question whether the virus can be stopped.
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Oakland business tax reform put on hold until 2022
After intense lobbying by business leaders, the City Council voted not to put the reform on this year’s ballot.