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Federal judge rules against former Oakland police chief

A federal judge dismissed half of LeRonne Armstrong's lawsuit against the city for unlawful firing and retaliation, marking a significant legal setback.
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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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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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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 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 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.
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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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