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fromAustin Monitor
4 weeks ago

Still-nascent police oversight commission pushes for transparent review of all complaints - Austin Monitor

The laws are in flux - indeed, the legislature is attempting to pass a law that would require reinstating G files for all law enforcement agencies across the state.
US politics
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fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago

Public Safety Commission 'concerned and excited' about progress from Office of Police Oversight - Austin Monitor

The Office of Police Oversight is working to enhance accountability and transparency within the Austin Police Department but faces staffing challenges.
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago

Austin opened up police misconduct files. Now, state lawmakers want to lock them back up. - Austin Monitor

Austin's Police Oversight Act enhances transparency by making formerly confidential misconduct files available, but state lawmakers aim to reverse these changes.
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago
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Two Years after the Austin Police Oversight Act passed, Community Police Review Commission finally meets - Austin Monitor

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fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago

Public Safety Commission 'concerned and excited' about progress from Office of Police Oversight - Austin Monitor

The Office of Police Oversight is working to enhance accountability and transparency within the Austin Police Department but faces staffing challenges.
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago

Austin opened up police misconduct files. Now, state lawmakers want to lock them back up. - Austin Monitor

Austin's Police Oversight Act enhances transparency by making formerly confidential misconduct files available, but state lawmakers aim to reverse these changes.
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago
Online Community Development

Two Years after the Austin Police Oversight Act passed, Community Police Review Commission finally meets - Austin Monitor

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Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

LAPD gets watchdog who fought for immigrants as Trump vows to 'unleash' local cops

Matthew Barragan's appointment as LAPD inspector general comes at a crucial time of rising concerns over federal immigration enforcement and police transparency.
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

Police oversight report shows progress in 2023 data - Austin Monitor

The report indicates a marked increase in external complaints recommended for full investigation by the Office of Police Oversight, rising from 47 to 215 in one year.
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fromThe Oaklandside
5 months ago

Head of Oakland's police watchdog agency is quitting

Mac Muir is resigning from his role in the Oakland Community Police Review Agency amid significant budget cuts.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
5 months ago

Lurie is trying to fire an independent police commissioner; maybe the chief is next - 48 hills

Lurie’s push to limit oversight over the Police Department signals his intent to consolidate power and possibly replace the Police Chief, amidst local political tensions.
SF politics
fromKqed
7 months ago

San Diego Police K-9 Policy Called Into Question | KQED

Officers can be heard yelling to Evans that if he tries to run, they'll release a police dog on him. He didn't try to run, but he was shot twice by bean bags rounds, and two K-9s were released, with one biting and wrenching his arm back and forth. Community advocates are calling for more oversight of the department's K-9 unit.
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