Bay Area Oakland privacy commission backs use of new ALPR system By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 6, 2023 Roughly 300 new cameras could be deployed through Oakland if approved by the City Council.
City Survey: Piedmont police department seeks feedback on safety communications By City of Piedmont | October 5, 2023 Give PPD feedback on how you'd like to receive crime alerts and other important safety information. Survey will be open until Oct.
City The Blotter | Drive-by shooting on Grand near The Star By Damin Esper | October 3, 2023 Also: The search is on for a suspect thought to be involved in multiple burglaries.
crime FBI warns public about ‘phantom hacker’ scam By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | October 3, 2023 Swindlers pretending to be tech support staff, or bank or federal employees, are targeting seniors.
City Police chief responds to public safety concerns at Sept. 27 Town Hall By Sam Richards | September 29, 2023 Chief Jeremy Bowers fielded a range of questions and comments related to the recent crime wave.
City The Blotter | Found in stolen Hyundai Tucson, two suspects taken to Santa Rita jail By Damin Esper | September 26, 2023 Plus: Woman sleeping in local park had warrants for multiple crimes.
crime Sheng Thao responds to Oakland business strike over ‘out of hand’ crime By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | September 26, 2023 Some 200 businesses were expected to strike Tuesday, according to organizers.
crime After Oakland PD-US Marshals collab, council wants more help from FBI amid crime surge By Katy St. Clair and Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News Foundation | September 22, 2023 According to Oakland police’s latest report, the city’s total crimes have risen approximately 28 percent from last year.
crime The Blotter | Strong-arm robbery; stolen tools; trespassing By Damin Esper | September 19, 2023 Taser used on one suspect.
Bay Area Former Oakland police chief says new report vindicates his wrongful termination claim By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 19, 2023 Mayor Sheng Thao defended Armstrong's firing, but Oakland Police Commission Chair Tyfahra Milele supported recommending Armstrong be reinstated.