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Electronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago
San Francisco

We Flew a Plane Over San Francisco to Fight Proposition E. Here's Why.

Proposition E is a controversial ballot measure in San Francisco, urging citizens to vote NO.
The measure aims to weaken oversight of the San Francisco Police Department and expand police authority in technology usage. [ more ]
Mission Local
3 months ago
San Francisco

Mayoral candidate Ahsha Safai reveals which city officials he'd fire

San Francisco mayoral candidate Ahsha Safaí believes that department heads who have served over a certain number of years should be fired to prevent them from becoming too comfortable in their positions.
Safaí intends to fire the police department, public health department, and SFMTA (San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency) on his first day as mayor. [ more ]
Electronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago
San Francisco

What is Proposition E and Why Should San Francisco Voters Oppose It?

Proposition E is a ballot measure in San Francisco that aims to remove police oversight authority and expand police powers.
The measure would remove the requirement for police to go through a democratic process to acquire new technologies and bypass public input. [ more ]
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New York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams seeks to oust outspoken chairwoman of NYPD oversight board: sources

Mayor Eric Adams seeks to remove interim chairwoman of the CCRB due to her outspoken criticism of budget cuts affecting the board's efficiency. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
New York City

Mayor Adams Pushes Out Chairwoman of Police Oversight Board

Arva Rice, interim chairwoman of the Civilian Complaint Review Board, to step down at Mayor's request after criticizing Police Department. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

Pasadena police consider body cameras that activate when officers draw handguns

Body cameras to automatically activate when a gun is drawn, enhancing police oversight.
Pasadena Police Department considering a $4.5-million purchase for new technology to improve recording capabilities. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
5 months ago
Austin

Austin hasn't allowed more police oversight, despite voter approval. Now it's getting sued. - Austin Monitor

A lawsuit has been filed in Travis County court to force Austin to implement a voter-backed plan for police oversight.
Opponents argue that the plan violates state law, while the city says it is trying to implement it in good faith. [ more ]
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