Feds: 2 Oakland police officers faked helicopter pilot certifications

Two Oakland police officers allegedly faked some FAA helicopter pilot certifications, prompting the police chief on Thursday to post a message on Instagram, saying he is working with federal authorities to cooperate with the case. 

Oakland police sergeant accused of collecting $38K in alleged time-card fraud

An Oakland police sergeant and 21-year veteran of the force has been charged with grand theft after investigators alleged he fraudulently collected more than $38,000 in pay over two years.

Oakland stabbing suspect in custody after an apparent spree that killed 1

A stabbing suspect is in custody in Oakland Monday night after an apparent spree that killed one person and injured four others. Oakland police say there are multiple crime scenes.  

Oakland pays $17M for death following police 'ghost chase'

The city of Oakland has agreed to pay the family of a 28-year-old man killed at a taco truck during an unauthorized police "ghost chase" $17 million – among the highest legal settlements in city history. 

Body cam: Oakland police kill man with makeshift spears

Oakland police released new body-camera and surveillance video on Wednesday documenting a fatal police shooting of a man armed with two homemade spears – the third officer-involved shooting this year. 

Oakland hiring constitutional policing head as federal oversight nears end. What does this mean?

As Oakland nears the end of more than 20 years of federal oversight over its police department, the city is hiring for a brand-new position: constitutional policing administrator. 

Oakland Police Chief James Beere officially sworn in

City leaders and community members gathered at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday to swear in James Beere as Oakland's permanent police chief.

Oakland police investigating after a man was shot and killed near Lake Merritt
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 The Oakland Police Department are investigating after a man was shot and killed  in the 1400 block of Lakeside Drive early Sunday morning. The victim's identity is being withheld until his family is notified.

Oakland police chief with an update on a 'critical incident'
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The Oakland Police Department said the fatal incident happened near 40th Avenue and International Boulevard Monday afternoon. 

Oakland police fatally shoot allegedly armed man who lunged at officers

Oakland police fatally shot an allegedly armed man Monday after authorities said he lunged at officers near the Fruitvale District. The deadly encounter followed an investigation involving the California Highway Patrol.

Oakland mayor names new police chief James Beere

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday named interim chief James Beere as the city's new police chief. He is the 12th person to be named police chief or interim chief since 2013.

Oakland crime rates down despite triple shooting, homicide

While overall crime numbers are showing a downward trend in Oakland, a recent string of violent incidents—including a fatal shooting, a triple shooting, and an armed kidnapping—has highlighted the ongoing safety anxieties weighing on local residents.

Oakland gets $9M from SF foundation to crack down on illegal dumping

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and city officials on Thursday announced a $9 million, three-year investment by San Francisco foundation Crankstart to help address illegal dumping.

Oakland Police Commission sends chief finalist names to mayor

The Oakland Police Commission announced on Thursday that it has officially sent a list of final candidates for the city's next police chief to Mayor Barbara Lee.

Court oversight of Oakland police could end in fall, judge says

After 23 years, the Oakland police may finally get out from under federal oversight, a judge said Wednesday. If the judge rules in the department's favor, the oversight could be finished by this fall.

Oakland police in compliance with all 51 reforms: federal monitor

For the first time in more than two decades, a federal monitor declared that the Oakland Police Department has achieved compliance with all 51 reforms that it was ordered to complete following what's now infamously known as the Riders scandal.