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James Beere sworn in as Oakland’s new police chief
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Beere steps into the role as the Oakland Police Department prepares to exit 23 years of federal court oversight.City
The Blotter | Man found rummaging through trash
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Plus, report of a high school break-in, and stolen and abandoned vehicles.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.Bay Area
‘It’s in the data’: Crime in California dropped to historic lows in 2025, report shows
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Crime reductions coincided with a rise in arrests; in the Bay Area, Alameda County alone saw a 43% drop in homicides.Crime & Safety
