At a recent court hearing, Judge William Orrick indicated that the Oakland Police Department's long-standing federal oversight might be extended due to recent controversies, significantly impacting OPD's operations and accountability.
The civil-rights attorneys emphasized the seriousness of OPD's internal investigation failures, stating, 'This massive failure after over 20 YEARS of monitoring is intolerable,' hinting at potential federal receivership.
Receivership could lead to the federal court imposing stricter controls over OPD, with power to appoint a monitor who might have more authority than the current oversight, raising concerns about departmental autonomy.
Despite the issues, Chanin and Burris acknowledged OPD's improvements, noting, 'they are capable of significant change,' attributed to a reduction in brutal cases that once led to their federal oversight.
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