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Tag Archives: City of Oakland
Some In Oakland See Choice Between Police Reforms and Public Safety
The Oakland Police Department seemed to be specializing in chaos the last couple of weeks. On May 3, a scathing report was issued by Thomas Frazier, the court-appointed overseer charged with ensuring that the department complies with long-delayed reforms stemming from … Continue reading
Oakland City Council Members Face 'Interference' Charges
You can call your city council member because your garbage didn't get picked up, or because your basement is flooding in a storm. But don't ask for help with your parking ticket, let alone a city job. You can get … Continue reading
Oakland City Council Approves Campaign Sunlight Ordinance
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Update: The Oakland City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to require all local candidates and committees to file their campaign finance reports online. The ordinance goes into effect immediately. The bill's sponsor, Councilwoman Libby Schaff, says it will increase political … Continue reading
New Overseer Could Disrupt Oakland Police Routines
Oakland police officers can expect to see change in their department. Thomas Frazier, appointed to oversee the Oakland police by a federal judge on Monday, has a reputation as an innovator not afraid to shatter police department traditions. Frazier is … Continue reading
Oakland Police Avoid Federal Takeover, Give Up Control of Department
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Oakland police officials have agreed to surrender authority of the department's command staff to a court- appointed director. City leaders say they’re optimistic the deal with plaintiff’s attorneys and the police union will prevent a federal takeover. The department was under that threat … Continue reading
