Where to find a Cop on the Block in August
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The police department's casual meet and greets continue.
Bay Area
Critics call for ‘full transparency’ after Oakland’s 3rd fatal police shooting
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Community organizations and advocates demanded release of the full timeline, body-worn camera footage, dispatch audio and other details related to the death.crime
The Blotter | Lockbox, tools taken during burglary
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Suspect or suspects had removed front door handle as well.
public safety
Oakland names James Beere permanent police chief after years of turnover
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He currently serves as interim department chief and joined the department in 1997.Crime & Safety
See where to find a Cop on the Block in July
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Get to know your local police officers.California
Gavin Newsom signs law limiting mental health diversion for people accused of crimes
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A new law gives judges more flexibility to keep defendants in jail rather than releasing them to community-based mental health treatment programs.Around Town
Piedmont Profile: Rick Smith on civil grand juries
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Civil grand juries are given the extraordinary power of subpoena — and may compel testimony from anyone or any source vital to their investigation.Oakland
Oakland police discuss plans to expand drone usage at military equipment town hall
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In 2025, the department reported deploying drones on 170 occasions, after deploying such equipment 145 times in 2024.