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Oakland Vows to ‘Root Out' Cops Who Endorse Capitol Takeover
The Oakland Police Department has opened an investigation into allegations that its officers endorsed or participated on social media accounts that contain objectionable content about the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol
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Oakland Vows to ‘Root Out' Cops Who Endorse Capitol Takeover
The Oakland Police Department has opened an investigation into allegations that its officers endorsed or participated on social media accounts that contain objectionable content about the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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New Oakland Policy Passes for Police Interaction With Armed, Unresponsive People
Oakland police commissioners voted unanimously Thursday night to lay out guidance for police officers regarding unresponsive people with a weapon.
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OPD Launches Internal Investigation Into Allegations of Online Hate Speech
The Oakland Police Department is investigating allegations that current employees may have been involved in offensive behavior on social media, a spokesperson for the department said in a statement Friday.
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Armed Suspect Surrenders to Police Following Hourslong Standoff in Oakland
Oakland police are responding to a person barricaded inside a building with at least one hostage, officials said.
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Police in Hourslong Standoff With Gunman Barricaded Inside Oakland Store
Police late Thursday afternoon continue to negotiate with an armed gunman who barricaded himself inside a store in East Oakland. Melissa Colorado reports.
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2 People Dead in East Oakland Triple Shooting
Police are investigating a triple shooting in East Oakland that left two people dead.
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Oakland Police Chief Voices Concern Over Mutual Aid
Oakland police are bracing for another potential wave of vandalism and the interim chief is worried outside law enforcement agencies will not answer the city’s call for help. Melissa Colorado reports.
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Reward Offered in Oakland Murder Investigation
A grieving family is begging for help as they try finding the person who killed their loved one. Jeffrey Chambers, known as Lil Jeff, was stabbed to death almost two weeks ago in the 800 block of Peralta Street in Oakland.
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Reward Offered in Oakland Murder Investigation
A grieving family is begging for help as they try finding the person who killed their loved one.
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3 Homicides in Less Than 48 Hours as Oakland City Council Weighs Police Cuts
Three people died in three homicides in Oakland in less than 48 hours, police said Monday.
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Oakland Police Officer Arrested on Suspicion of Stalking Ex
An Oakland police officer was arrested by the department on suspicion of stalking and threatening a city employee formerly involved in a relationship with the officer, authorities said Monday.
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Calls to Defund Oakland Police Department Grow Louder
Calls to defund the police are growing louder and louder in Oakland. On Tuesday night, the Oakland City Council voted to cut some funding from the Oakland Police Department but critics say chipping away at OPD’s budget is not enough and they’re calling on the city to do more.
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Calls to Defund Oakland Police Department Grow Louder
The Oakland City Council voted to cut some funding from the Oakland Police Department but critics say chipping away at OPD’s budget is not enough and they’re calling on the city to do more. Melissa Colorado reports.
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Thousands Peacefully Protest in Oakland
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is encouraging everyone in her city, and all of Alameda County, to stay home Monday and abide by the 8 p.m. curfew as protesters kick off another day of peaceful demonstrations.
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Do Bay Area Police Departments Look Like the Communities They Serve?
In the wake of widespread protests against police brutality, some believe increasing diversity within law enforcement agencies could help reduce the prevalence of officer misconduct.
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Do Bay Area Police Departments Look Like the Communities They Serve?
Some believe hiring a more diverse police force is one way to reduce the likelihood of officer misconduct. Senior investigative reporter Bigad Shaban has more on the research and tells us whether our local police departments actually look like the communities they’re sworn to protect.
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Thousands Peacefully Protest in Oakland
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf is encouraging everyone in her city, and all of Alameda County, to stay home Monday and abide by the 8 p.m. curfew as protesters kick off another day of peaceful demonstrations. Melissa Colorado reports.
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OPD Reports 5th Case of COVID-19
The Oakland Police Department is reporting its 5th confirmed case of COVID-19, a day after the department said 93 officers and employees may have been exposed by an officer who tested positive.
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93 Oakland Police Department Employees Could Have Been Exposed to COVID-19: PD
A fourth Oakland Police Department officer tested positive for COVID-19 and the department said Tuesday he may have exposed as many as 93 other employees.