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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.
Oakland
Gathering at Lake Merritt Friday evening for missing Oakland woman Amy Hillyard
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Supporters planned to gather at 5 p.m. at the Pergola at Lake Merritt ahead of a community walk at 5:30 p.m.Bay Area
