City Video from meeting on Police Call Data Analysis now available By Exedra Staff | August 31, 2021 The virtual community meeting took place online on August 26.
Bay Area Violent weekend in Oakland leaves 3 dead By Keith Burbank | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | August 31, 2021 More than 80 people have died in killings so far this year in Oakland.
Bay Area Attorney General to open independent review of Oscar Grant killing By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | August 17, 2021 The investigation will focus on the role of former BART police Officer Anthony Pirone in Grant's death at the Fruitvale BART station in 2009.
City Suspected heroin found in stolen car By Damin Esper | August 17, 2021 Two arrested after stop in Piedmont
crime Card skimmer found on Piedmont ATM By Damin Esper | August 10, 2021 Skimming devices record ATM card numbers and passwords; PPD is unsure how long this one had been active.
City Police chief shares strategic plan for the next 3 years By Piedmont Police Chief Bowers | August 6, 2021 PPD Chief Jeremy Bowers outlines the department's priorities and objectives.
City Council OKs 5 new public safety cameras to be placed around town By Sam Richards | August 3, 2021 The cameras are designed to capture wide views of public sidewalks, parks, intersections and other public places.
crime Piedmont resident charged in hit-and-run death ordered to stay home with ankle monitor By Exedra Staff | July 30, 2021 Timothy Hamano is awaiting trial in the death of Oakland resident Gregory Turnage, Jr.
California Fired: California bill aims to decertify police for serious misconduct By Robert Lewis | CalMatters | July 27, 2021 California is one of only four states without the power to permanently remove law enforcement officers from their jobs, but Democrat lawmakers are trying to change that.
Bay Area Former Senator Barbara Boxer assaulted, robbed near Jack London Square By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | July 27, 2021 The assailant pushed her in the back, stole her cell phone and jumped in a waiting car, a post on Boxer's Twitter account said.