Mac Muir grew up in Oakland and most recently worked for New York City’s police oversight board.
Tag: Police Commission
Oakland Police Commission needs applications
The powerful oversight body has gotten only one applicant so far for a vacant seat.
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.
Help Oakland’s Police Commission pick a new leader for the Community Police Review Agency
CPRA is in charge of investigating police misconduct and recommending discipline. The commission is interviewing 3 finalists to lead the agency.
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong fired by Mayor Sheng Thao
Thao said she lost confidence in Armstrong, who minimized misconduct by officers and criticized OPD’s federal court monitor.
Fire or keep Oakland’s police chief? Read the confidential report yourself
Oakland’s mayor and police commission are considering the case against OPD Chief LeRonne Armstrong. We’re publishing a key secret document.
Oakland police commission to create a ‘discipline committee’ in bid to take control of Chief Armstrong case
The commission expressed frustration with being sidelined in investigations of misconduct that threaten to derail OPD’s reform program.
Verdict: Ex-Oakland Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was wrongfully fired
The 9-member jury awarded Kirkpatrick more than $337,000 in damages.
Ex-Oakland police chief’s trial revisits bitter conflicts among city officials
In emotional testimony, Anne Kirkpatrick said she was fired as retaliation for elevating concerns about Police Commission members.
Oakland’s last police chief will probably have her day in court
Anne Kirkpatrick says she was fired for whistleblowing. City officials say she took OPD backwards. A jury trial is likely.
Oakland Police Commission fires lead investigator
John Alden led the Community Police Review Agency for nearly 3 years. The commission declined to say why he was dismissed.
Oakland’s Police Commission hires its first inspector general
Michelle Phillips, a deputy inspector in Baltimore, will lead police oversight efforts in Oakland.