Police chief responds to public safety concerns at Wednesday Town Hall
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Chief Jeremy Bowers fielded a range of questions and comments from around 85 residents related to the recent crime wave.
crime
After Oakland PD-US Marshals collab, council wants more help from FBI amid crime surge
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According to Oakland police’s latest report, the city’s total crimes have risen approximately 28 percent from last year.City
As crime rises, City Council signals willingness to spend more on public safety
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Residents fill City Hall Monday night to hear Piedmont Police Chief's quarterly crime report.Bay Area
Former Oakland police chief says new report vindicates his wrongful termination claim
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Mayor Sheng Thao defended Armstrong's firing, but Oakland Police Commission Chair Tyfahra Milele supported recommending Armstrong be reinstated.Bay Area
From films to counseling — how California is spending $90 million to fight hate
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Hate crimes were up 20% in California in 2022, with those against transgender, Muslim, and Black people increasing especially sharply.
Around Town
Here’s where to find a ‘Cop on the Block’ in September
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Neighbors, mark your calendars: The next meet-up is scheduled for 6:30 pm on September 28 @ Cavanagh Ct.Bay Area
The Blotter | Armed robbery, carjacking, burglary
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OPD, CHP, and Piedmont Police work together to make arrest in Grand Avenue carjacking.COVID-19
California lawmakers want to tax guns and ammo
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The tax could bring in an estimated $160 million annually for violence intervention programs.City
