July 3, 2019 Ersie Joyner fights for Rome Oakland’s most decorated police officer is retiring this August, leaving a legacy of substantially reduced gun violence.
May 28, 2019 Dead battery blamed for lack of clear view of OPD shooting of unconscious man Nearly four years since Oakland police shot and killed a man found unconscious in his car near Lake Merritt, the department released video from…
September 17, 2018 After 3 years, Oakland police release body-camera video of Demouria Hogg shooting After Three Years, Oakland Police Release Body-Camera Video of Demouria Hogg Shooting
January 10, 2018 Too many rapes dismissed Three East Bay cities have some of the country’s highest rates of “unfounded” rape reports, raising questions about their investigations.
January 3, 2018 Oakland police chief’s troubles resemble those of her past Anne Kirkpatrick has been facing tough questions about her honesty and commitment to reform — just like she did in her last job as chief.
December 13, 2017 The “Fulfiller of Nightmares,” Oakland counseling guru accused of sexual assault Six women are suing Steve Bearman, founder of Interchange Counseling Institute, alleging that he assaulted them at his home or during private sessions after coercing them to take hallucinogens.
November 6, 2017 OPD’s lost officer class Desperate to staff up, Oakland police hired many problem cops between 2013 and 2015. And it’s still paying the price.
April 3, 2017 The year of no police shootings 2016 was definitely not a banner year for Oakland police, except in one area: For the first time in more than two decades, no one got shot by a police officer.
