In its first full session since July, the council discussed 911, security cameras, walking officers, and more. But nothing will happen quickly.
Tag: Oakland police
Oakland blew its opportunity for a retail theft prevention grant. What happened?
An understaffed department missed out on potentially millions in state funds, raising questions about the city’s strategy for securing outside dollars.
Oakland leaders say 911 system fixes are coming
The mayor and several councilmembers announced a $2.5 million investment in OPD’s struggling emergency call center.
Seneca Scott, organizer of upcoming rally for public safety, denounced for ‘hateful anti-LGBTQ statements’
The mayor and district attorney will appear at a town hall on Saturday. A prominent activist with a history of inflammatory statements is holding his own rally nearby, with notable Oakland officials slated to attend.
Oakland’s psychedelic mushroom church applies for permit to keep operating
Zide Door dropped a lawsuit against the city alleging religious discrimination, but the church’s founder says he’s prepared to go back to court if the permit is not approved.
Oakland’s license plate readers have been off for months, so why does the city want more?
OPD quietly shut down its license plate reader system in February, but officials are pushing for more cameras.
What can Oakland’s City Council do about crime?
Residents often look to their neighborhoods’ elected representatives to “clean up the streets.” Here’s how city councilmembers can—and can’t—affect public safety in their districts.
Former OPD Chief Armstrong files legal claim accusing Mayor Thao of retaliation, federal monitor of corruption
The claim, a precursor to a potential lawsuit, takes aim at OPD’s federal oversight.
Here’s your chance to weigh in on Oakland’s next police chief
The Police Commission is hosting several community forums and surveying residents about what qualities they want to see in the next OPD leader.
Heated public safety meeting in Montclair reveals a divided Oakland
District Attorney Pamela Price defended and explained her public safety philosophy during an emotional town hall that drew hundreds.
A show of unity after Oakland suffers 4 homicides in 10 hours
Oakland’s police chief and chief of violence prevention outlined the city’s strategies for dealing with gun violence.
In Oakland police bribery case, an internal investigation revealed more troubling practices at OPD
Veteran officer Phong Tran faces criminal charges for his handling of a murder case. His internal affairs file reveals that unrecorded cash payments to witnesses have been allowed at OPD for years.
Report: Oakland traffic collisions are a ‘public safety epidemic’
The city described its efforts to stop traffic violence in a sweeping report this week.
Shootings, assaults, lies: Oakland police misconduct revealed on new city website
The Oakland City Attorney’s office has published years’ worth of internal police investigations online.
New rules for Oakland sideshows could mean jail time and fines for promoters
Oakland’s Public Safety Committee also discussed replacing OPD’s helicopters with a new surveillance airplane.
District attorney Pamela Price charges Oakland police officer with perjury and threatening a witness
A no-bail warrant was issued Monday for the arrest of OPD’s Phong Tran, who allegedly made secret cash payments to a witness in a case that sent two men to prison on murder charges.
Federal oversight of the Oakland police will continue through at least September
After the latest misconduct case dashed OPD’s hopes of regaining independence, leaders wonder if cultural change is possible.
‘I was not truthful’: Murder conviction overturned after witness says Oakland police officer paid for her testimony
A star witness who sent a man to prison for life in a 2011 slaying revealed recently she felt “pressured” to lie by an OPD officer.
Oakland transportation department takes over abandoned auto removals
Long the responsibility of the police, OakDOT will now be in charge of towing broken cars from the roads.
Bay Area cyclists organize solidarity ride following violent car attacks
More than 800 bike riders rallied in Oakland to demand safer streets and respect from drivers.