Public healthfromThe Mercury News3 weeks agoOakland is answering 911 calls dramatically faster, despite continuing staffing strugglesOakland has significantly improved its 911 call response times, answering double the number of calls within 15 seconds.
fromThe Oaklandside1 month agoDid OPD provide ICE with surveillance camera data?Oakland Police Department denies sharing surveillance data with federal agencies despite reports of over 200 searches conducted by local police departments.
fromThe Oaklandside1 month agoFederal oversight drags on as Oakland police struggle with internal investigationsOakland Police Department still lacks full compliance with federal oversight, needing to meet three specific court-mandated reforms.
US politicsfromwww.mercurynews.com1 month agoLatest setback in Oakland police's federal oversight: Taking too long to investigate a complaintA police misconduct complaint took 15 months to close due to communication issues, despite federal standards requiring resolution within six months.
Black Lives MatterfromThe Oaklandside2 months agoOakland police chief proposes changes to OPD's pursuit policyThe Oakland Police Department may retract a restrictive pursuit rule due to community support for more flexible chase policies.