Bay Area Supporters, critics debate Flock cameras as Alameda County reviews contract extension By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | February 11, 2026 Concerns about federal agency misuse and targeted surveillance.
California State Sen. Wiener proposes bill to address law enforcement wearing face masks By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | February 10, 2026 California's "No Secret Police Act" would have come into effect last month but was challenged by the federal government.
California Overtime pay and night vision binoculars: UC San Diego is among agencies helping patrol border By Phoebe Huss | CalMatters | February 10, 2026 Local police forces get money every year from the Department of Homeland Security to assist with border patrol operations.
City The Blotter | Jackhammers among tools stolen from backyard By Damin Esper | February 10, 2026 Stolen vehicle and car break-in reported; also police corner juveniles in Corporation Yard.
Crime & Safety February Cop on the Block By Piedmont Police Department | February 10, 2026 Chat with a police officer at one of the upcoming casual meet-ups around town.
California California sues websites that publish blueprints for 3D printer ghost guns By Cayla Mihalovich | CalMatters | February 7, 2026 California law enforcement agencies seize about 11,000 ghost guns every year.
Bay Area Trio arrested in fatal Oakland TV crew shooting plead guilty to various charges By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 6, 2026 Security guard Kevin Nishita was killed while protecting a KRON-TV news crew on assignment in November, 2021.
Crime & Safety Fight breaks out at Piedmont-San Leandro basketball game By Damin Esper | February 3, 2026 No fans to be allowed at February 4 Bishop O’Dowd game.
Bay Area Santa Clara County cities weigh ending Flock Safety contracts over ICE access By Brandon Pho | San Jose Spotlight and Exedra Staff | February 3, 2026 The Atlanta, Georgia-based company partners with hundreds of cities across California, including Piedmont, and about 6,000 cities across the country.
Bay Area BART reports sizeable decrease in crime on its system By Andres Jimenez Larios, Bay City News | January 30, 2026 Decline in violent crime and property crime.