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Tag: Police Commission

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After a national search, Oakland’s police watchdog has a new chief investigator

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham June 6, 2023June 6, 2023

Mac Muir grew up in Oakland and most recently worked for New York City’s police oversight board.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland Police Commission needs applications

White man with long hair in a bun, around age 30, stands with his arms crossed. by Eli Wolfe May 18, 2023May 25, 2023

The powerful oversight body has gotten only one applicant so far for a vacant seat.

The Oakland Police Department's emblem depicting a badge with a six-pointed star, City Hall, and ships at the port.
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Shootings, assaults, lies: Oakland police misconduct revealed on new city website

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham May 12, 2023May 12, 2023

The Oakland City Attorney’s office has published years’ worth of internal police investigations online.

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Help Oakland’s Police Commission pick a new leader for the Community Police Review Agency

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham May 3, 2023May 3, 2023

CPRA is in charge of investigating police misconduct and recommending discipline. The commission is interviewing 3 finalists to lead the agency.

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Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong fired by Mayor Sheng Thao

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham February 15, 2023February 16, 2023

Thao said she lost confidence in Armstrong, who minimized misconduct by officers and criticized OPD’s federal court monitor.

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Fire or keep Oakland’s police chief? Read the confidential report yourself

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham February 13, 2023February 15, 2023

Oakland’s mayor and police commission are considering the case against OPD Chief LeRonne Armstrong. We’re publishing a key secret document.

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Oakland police commission to create a ‘discipline committee’ in bid to take control of Chief Armstrong case

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham February 10, 2023February 12, 2023

The commission expressed frustration with being sidelined in investigations of misconduct that threaten to derail OPD’s reform program.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Verdict: Ex-Oakland Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was wrongfully fired

Avatar photo by David DeBolt May 27, 2022May 27, 2022

The 9-member jury awarded Kirkpatrick more than $337,000 in damages.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Ex-Oakland police chief’s trial revisits bitter conflicts among city officials

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

In emotional testimony, Anne Kirkpatrick said she was fired as retaliation for elevating concerns about Police Commission members.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland’s last police chief will probably have her day in court

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham March 31, 2022March 31, 2022

Anne Kirkpatrick says she was fired for whistleblowing. City officials say she took OPD backwards. A jury trial is likely.

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Oakland Police Commission fires lead investigator

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham March 28, 2022March 28, 2022

John Alden led the Community Police Review Agency for nearly 3 years. The commission declined to say why he was dismissed.

Posted inCity Hall & Policing

Oakland’s Police Commission hires its first inspector general

Darwin BondGraham by Darwin BondGraham December 17, 2021December 17, 2021

Michelle Phillips, a deputy inspector in Baltimore, will lead police oversight efforts in Oakland.

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