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How to protect yourself from poor air quality | Fired OPD chief feels 'vindicated' after new report | 50 years of Everett and Jones

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Oakland City Hall
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

City Council this week: Update on MACRO rollout, calls to investigate Mills College merger

Avatar photo by David DeBolt July 18, 2022July 18, 2022

Plus: The council will vote on a police department hiring plan and hear a report on redlining in West Oakland.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Police officers are increasingly leaving Oakland. How can the city retain them, and diversify?

Avatar photo by David DeBolt March 9, 2022March 9, 2022

Just 10% of Oakland officers live in Oakland. New data sheds light on staffing progress and challenges.

A imposing building wrapped in silver and blue metal paneling with a large emblem of a police badge above the door and the words "Oakland Police" on the badge.
Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland approves plan to hire more police officers

Avatar photo by David DeBolt December 8, 2021December 8, 2021

At an emotional meeting on Tuesday, the City Council authorized adding two police academies next year and hiring a recruitment firm to help fill vacancies.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

To increase police staffing, Oakland councilmember wants incentives to lure experienced officers

Avatar photo by David DeBolt December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

District 4 Councilmember Sheng Thao is proposing the city start a national search for experienced officers and offer a $50,000 hiring bonus.

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