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Two Oakland PD Officers Arrested for Driving Under the Influence While on Duty

Two Oakland police officers were arrested for DUI while on duty, highlighting serious concerns regarding public safety and police accountability.

2 Oakland police officers were arrested for on-duty DUIs last year

Two Oakland police officers were arrested for DUI while on duty, highlighting concerning behavior within the police force.

Two Oakland PD Officers Arrested for Driving Under the Influence While on Duty

Two Oakland police officers were arrested for DUI while on duty, highlighting serious concerns regarding public safety and police accountability.

2 Oakland police officers were arrested for on-duty DUIs last year

Two Oakland police officers were arrested for DUI while on duty, highlighting concerning behavior within the police force.
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1 month ago

Federal judge extends Oakland police oversight, restructures OPD

A federal judge ordered OPD to restructure internal affairs, emphasizing accountability following police misconduct scandals.
from The Oaklandside
2 months ago

Oakland police leadership failures require 'paradigm changes' for federal oversight, judge says

The Oakland Police Department is struggling with accountability, leading to federal oversight complications and jeopardizing its reform progress.

Federal judge extends Oakland police oversight, restructures OPD

A federal judge ordered OPD to restructure internal affairs, emphasizing accountability following police misconduct scandals.

Oakland police leadership failures require 'paradigm changes' for federal oversight, judge says

The Oakland Police Department is struggling with accountability, leading to federal oversight complications and jeopardizing its reform progress.
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Oakland police detective's felony bribery scandal further threatens department's local control

Oakland Police Department may face extended federal oversight due to failures in internal investigations and potential push for federal receivership.

Oakland police detective's felony bribery scandal further threatens department's local control

Oakland police department faces potential federal receivership amidst ongoing investigations and discipline for top personnel relating to a high-profile case.

Federal Judge Has Had It With Oakland Taking So Long to Find New Police Chief

The U.S. District Court judge overseeing the federal oversight of the Oakland Police Department is concerned about the lack of a permanent police chief for a year.
Oakland residents are also frustrated with the prolonged process of selecting a police chief and the resulting increase in crime in the city.

Oakland police detective's felony bribery scandal further threatens department's local control

Oakland Police Department may face extended federal oversight due to failures in internal investigations and potential push for federal receivership.

Oakland police detective's felony bribery scandal further threatens department's local control

Oakland police department faces potential federal receivership amidst ongoing investigations and discipline for top personnel relating to a high-profile case.

Federal Judge Has Had It With Oakland Taking So Long to Find New Police Chief

The U.S. District Court judge overseeing the federal oversight of the Oakland Police Department is concerned about the lack of a permanent police chief for a year.
Oakland residents are also frustrated with the prolonged process of selecting a police chief and the resulting increase in crime in the city.
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Oakland mayor names new police chief, ending yearlong vacancy

Floyd Mitchell named as Oakland Police Chief
Mitchell selected for his leadership abilities and crime-fighting strategies

Oakland police arrest juvenile in killing of corner store employee

The Oakland Police arrested a juvenile for the killing of a corner store employee.
The incident was one of the three homicides in Oakland within a short time frame.

Gunfire in East Oakland results in man's death

Gunfire incident resulted in a 57-year-old man dying in East Oakland.
12th homicide in Oakland for the year, with police seeking information for leads.

Fired Oakland police officer repeatedly disparaged Black people, Guatemalans in social media posts, reports say

The recently fired Oakland police officer made racist posts on Facebook targeting Black people and Guatemalans
The officer repeatedly used racial slurs and expressed hatred towards Black people in the posts
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Oakland police launch investigation into racist statements allegedly made by probationary officer

The Oakland Police Department is investigating a probationary officer for making racist and derogatory statements on social media nearly 12 years ago.
The officer is no longer employed by the city and their name has not been released.

Footage of fatal police shooting near Oakland City Hall is released

The Oakland Police Department released video footage of a fatal police shooting near City Hall.
The footage shows the sergeant defending himself after being attacked by the suspect.

Oakland police chief is out. Mayor cites report on officer misconduct

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao fired city Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Wednesday after an investigation into Armstrong's handling of police misconduct cases."I am no longer confident that Chief Armstrong can do the work needed," Thao said at an afternoon news conference announcing his dismissal.

Gun activity: Double-shooting reported in SF, homicide in Oakland

LEREXIS/Getty Images Two men were wounded in a double shooting in San Francisco's Lower Nob Hill neighborhood on Wednesday, officials said.The San Francisco Police Department said in a report that it was dispatched to California and Polk streets at 7:34 p.m. and found one man lying on the ground and another inside a business.

Oakland police launch investigation into racist statements allegedly made by probationary officer

The Oakland Police Department is investigating a probationary officer for making racist and derogatory statements on social media nearly 12 years ago.
The officer is no longer employed by the city and their name has not been released.

Footage of fatal police shooting near Oakland City Hall is released

The Oakland Police Department released video footage of a fatal police shooting near City Hall.
The footage shows the sergeant defending himself after being attacked by the suspect.

Oakland police chief is out. Mayor cites report on officer misconduct

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao fired city Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Wednesday after an investigation into Armstrong's handling of police misconduct cases."I am no longer confident that Chief Armstrong can do the work needed," Thao said at an afternoon news conference announcing his dismissal.

Gun activity: Double-shooting reported in SF, homicide in Oakland

LEREXIS/Getty Images Two men were wounded in a double shooting in San Francisco's Lower Nob Hill neighborhood on Wednesday, officials said.The San Francisco Police Department said in a report that it was dispatched to California and Polk streets at 7:34 p.m. and found one man lying on the ground and another inside a business.
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Sparks fly as accused thieves drag stolen ATM down street, California video shows

A TikTok video shows a van dragging a stolen ATM down an Oakland street
The ATM was stolen from a business and the thieves were later arrested

Commentary: Bikes, Bandits, Cops and Concrete - Streetsblog San Francisco

The author was not allowed to bring his bike into the open house for a bike lane project due to security reasons. He did not want to leave his bike outside due to concerns about theft.
The author had a negative experience with the Oakland Police Department when they witnessed a criminal act and had trouble finding a way to report it.

Watch live: Memorial service for slain Oakland police Officer Tuan Le

Hundreds of people attended a memorial service for Tuan Le, the Oakland police officer who was fatally shot while responding to a burglary.
Le's death has caused grief in the Oakland Police Department and solidarity from the community.

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City of Oakland hit with ransomware attack

OAKLAND The city of Oakland has been hit with a ransomware attack, police said Friday.The city's Information Technology Department is working with law enforcement and investigating the scope and severity of the attack, the Oakland Police Department said in a statement.The police department said the attack has not affected its ability to receive 911 emergency calls and members of the public can still complete online crime reports.

Day Around the Bay: Man Convicted of Murder in 2021 Deadly Shooting of Afghan Refugee Uber Driver in San Francisco

An SF jury found 39-year-old Clifford Stokes guilty of first-degree murder for the 2021 fatal shooting of Afghan refugee Ahmad Fawad Yusufi while he was working as a rideshare driver in Portrero Hill, according to DA Brooke Jenkins' office.Additionally, Stokes was convicted of charges including robbery, attempted robbery, shooting into an occupied vehicle, and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.

Recommendations from Book Passage 1.26.23 - San Francisco Bay Times

Nonbinary: A Memoir (nonfiction/memoir - paperback) by Genesis P-Orridge and Douglas Rushkoff
In this groundbreaking book spanning decades of artistic risk-taking, the inventor of "industrial music," founder of Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV, and world-renowned fine artist with COUM Transmissions Genesis P-Orridge (1950-2020) takes us on a journey searching for identity and their true self.

City of Oakland hit with ransomware attack

OAKLAND The city of Oakland has been hit with a ransomware attack, police said Friday.The city's Information Technology Department is working with law enforcement and investigating the scope and severity of the attack, the Oakland Police Department said in a statement.The police department said the attack has not affected its ability to receive 911 emergency calls and members of the public can still complete online crime reports.

Day Around the Bay: Man Convicted of Murder in 2021 Deadly Shooting of Afghan Refugee Uber Driver in San Francisco

An SF jury found 39-year-old Clifford Stokes guilty of first-degree murder for the 2021 fatal shooting of Afghan refugee Ahmad Fawad Yusufi while he was working as a rideshare driver in Portrero Hill, according to DA Brooke Jenkins' office.Additionally, Stokes was convicted of charges including robbery, attempted robbery, shooting into an occupied vehicle, and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon.

Recommendations from Book Passage 1.26.23 - San Francisco Bay Times

Nonbinary: A Memoir (nonfiction/memoir - paperback) by Genesis P-Orridge and Douglas Rushkoff
In this groundbreaking book spanning decades of artistic risk-taking, the inventor of "industrial music," founder of Throbbing Gristle and Psychic TV, and world-renowned fine artist with COUM Transmissions Genesis P-Orridge (1950-2020) takes us on a journey searching for identity and their true self.
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'It's Gotten Worse': Oakland City Council Member Carroll Fife Faces Racist, Violent Threats | KQED

Fife said it's not just people calling from faraway states - she said the rhetoric of some local residents is troubling as well.She has received videos of people shooting guns and calling for people to arm themselves, she said."They whip up all of this frenzy, [saying,] 'Carol is a criminal.She has relationships with thugs and her friends are the ones that are breaking into all of these homes.

'Killer robots' law approved by San Francisco supervisors

San Francisco police can deploy so-called "killer robots" following a Board of Supervisors' vote on Tuesday, clearing the cops to use robots equipped with explosives in extreme situations.The robots primarily will be used to neutralize and dispose of bombs, and provide video reconnaissance, according to San Francisco Supervisor Rafael Mandelman.

'It's Gotten Worse': Oakland City Council Member Carroll Fife Faces Racist, Violent Threats | KQED

Fife said it's not just people calling from faraway states - she said the rhetoric of some local residents is troubling as well.She has received videos of people shooting guns and calling for people to arm themselves, she said."They whip up all of this frenzy, [saying,] 'Carol is a criminal.She has relationships with thugs and her friends are the ones that are breaking into all of these homes.

'Killer robots' law approved by San Francisco supervisors

San Francisco police can deploy so-called "killer robots" following a Board of Supervisors' vote on Tuesday, clearing the cops to use robots equipped with explosives in extreme situations.The robots primarily will be used to neutralize and dispose of bombs, and provide video reconnaissance, according to San Francisco Supervisor Rafael Mandelman.
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San Francisco police given power to use killer robots

The decision to approve the use of the remote-controlled equipment followed a two-hour emotionally charged debate.Officials in San Francisco have voted to give the city's police the power to use potentially lethal, remote-controlled robots in emergency situations.The 8-3 vote in favour of the move followed an emotionally charged two-hour debate and came despite strong objections from civil liberties and other police oversight groups in the city on the west coast of the United States.

Red Alert: The SFPD want the power to kill with robots

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will vote soon on a that would allow the San Francisco Police Department to use deadly force by arming its many robots .This is a spectacularly dangerous idea and EFF's stance is clear: police should not arm robots
Police technology goes through mission creep-meaning equipment reserved only for specific or extreme circumstances ends up being used in increasingly everyday or casual ways.

San Francisco police given power to use killer robots

The decision to approve the use of the remote-controlled equipment followed a two-hour emotionally charged debate.Officials in San Francisco have voted to give the city's police the power to use potentially lethal, remote-controlled robots in emergency situations.The 8-3 vote in favour of the move followed an emotionally charged two-hour debate and came despite strong objections from civil liberties and other police oversight groups in the city on the west coast of the United States.

Red Alert: The SFPD want the power to kill with robots

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will vote soon on a that would allow the San Francisco Police Department to use deadly force by arming its many robots .This is a spectacularly dangerous idea and EFF's stance is clear: police should not arm robots
Police technology goes through mission creep-meaning equipment reserved only for specific or extreme circumstances ends up being used in increasingly everyday or casual ways.
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