Oakland's interim police chief eyes permanent role leading department
Oakland's interim police chief sat down with KTVU to talk about the city's lowering crime rate, staffing challenges and his bid to serve permanently as police chief.
Oakland's interim police chief sat down with KTVU to talk about the city's lowering crime rate, staffing challenges and his bid to serve permanently as police chief.
Video released in Oakland police ghost chase that led to death of bystander
A compilation video showing a tragic scene along International Boulevard is now public nearly four years after two former Oakland police officers initiated an unauthorized "ghost chase" of a teenage sideshow driver, which led to the death of an innocent bystander eating tacos with his mother.
A compilation video showing a tragic scene along International Boulevard is now public nearly four years after two former Oakland police officers initiated an unauthorized "ghost chase" of a teenage sideshow driver, which led to the death of an innocent bystander eating tacos with his mother.
Oakland begins search for new police chief with first community forum
The city of Oakland officially kicked off its search for a new police chief Wednesday night, hosting the first of several public forums to gather community input on what residents want in the department’s next leader.
The city of Oakland officially kicked off its search for a new police chief Wednesday night, hosting the first of several public forums to gather community input on what residents want in the department’s next leader.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee talks public safety
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee talks safety, following mass shooting at local bar, and search for next police chief. Mayor also highlights hope for Oakland and hosting homecoming celebration for Olympic gold medalist.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee talks safety, following mass shooting at local bar, and search for next police chief. Mayor also highlights hope for Oakland and hosting homecoming celebration for Olympic gold medalist.
Fremont's new police chief Floyd Mitchell starts next week
Former Oakland police head Floyd Mitchell begins his new job as Fremont’s police chief on Monday.
Former Oakland police head Floyd Mitchell begins his new job as Fremont’s police chief on Monday.
Families of 3 who disappeared bond in anguish as FBI ties cases to human trafficking
The families of three women who disappeared - one victim's body has been found - shared their pain with KTVU after meeting with police and the FBI, who believe all the cases are linked to each other and to human trafficking.
The families of three women who disappeared - one victim's body has been found - shared their pain with KTVU after meeting with police and the FBI, who believe all the cases are linked to each other and to human trafficking.
Oakland search for new police chief is on
The city of Oakland has hired a firm to conduct a national search for a new police chief, after the last one left after 18 months on the job.
The city of Oakland has hired a firm to conduct a national search for a new police chief, after the last one left after 18 months on the job.
Former OPD leader Floyd Mitchell is Fremont's new police chief
Floyd Mitchell is Fremont's new police chief, KTVU has learned.
Floyd Mitchell is Fremont's new police chief, KTVU has learned.
Business frustrated with copper thefts at Oakland freeway overpass
Electrical boxes.
Electrical boxes.
Oakland police chase vehicle wanted out of San Francisco
Oakland police engaged in a high-speed pursuit of a vehicle wanted out of San Francisco late Tuesday afternoon. The incident ended with a suspect in police custody.
Oakland police engaged in a high-speed pursuit of a vehicle wanted out of San Francisco late Tuesday afternoon. The incident ended with a suspect in police custody.
Oakland gets $900,000 from Kaiser, PG&E for police cadet program
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Wednesday announced that the city has secured nearly $900,000 from Kaiser Permanente and PG&E to reinstate a police cadet program that was not funded in 2023 because of budget constraints.
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Wednesday announced that the city has secured nearly $900,000 from Kaiser Permanente and PG&E to reinstate a police cadet program that was not funded in 2023 because of budget constraints.
Former Oakland officers take fatal 'ghost chase' case to Supreme Court
Two former Oakland police officers have taken a deadly "ghost chase" case to the US Supreme Court, hoping to persuade the justices that they did not violate a bystander’s due process. The case centers on the death of Lolo Soakai, who was killed in a freak accident while getting food at a taco truck with his mother.
Two former Oakland police officers have taken a deadly "ghost chase" case to the US Supreme Court, hoping to persuade the justices that they did not violate a bystander’s due process. The case centers on the death of Lolo Soakai, who was killed in a freak accident while getting food at a taco truck with his mother.
Missing men feared dead amid chop-shop dispute in Oakland
It's been seven months since Justin Wayne Lee, 29, and Esmeraldo Vivero, 34, vanished without a trace.
It's been seven months since Justin Wayne Lee, 29, and Esmeraldo Vivero, 34, vanished without a trace.
Oakland police host holiday celebration for 100 kids to connect in positive way
The Oakland Police Department hosted a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration on Wednesday aimed at strengthening relationships with families across the city, offering a meal and gifts.
The Oakland Police Department hosted a first-of-its-kind holiday celebration on Wednesday aimed at strengthening relationships with families across the city, offering a meal and gifts.
Shooting death of Oakland officer Tuan Le: 9 charged with drug, conspiracy
A federal grand jury has indicted nine people after the 2023 death of Oakland police officer Tuan Le, who had shown up to stop a burglary at a cannabis dispensary.
A federal grand jury has indicted nine people after the 2023 death of Oakland police officer Tuan Le, who had shown up to stop a burglary at a cannabis dispensary.
Last day for OPD chief, roughly 100 officers on extended leave
A new report is raising questions about the Oakland Police Department’s finances as city leaders push to hire more officers despite a budget shortfall.
A new report is raising questions about the Oakland Police Department’s finances as city leaders push to hire more officers despite a budget shortfall.
James Beere named interim Oakland police chief
With Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell on his way out, Mayor Barbara Lee on Friday named his interim replacement.
With Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell on his way out, Mayor Barbara Lee on Friday named his interim replacement.
Oakland neighbors disturbed by person throwing rocks into windows
Neighbors in a quiet community in North Oakland are banding together to find someone throwing rocks into their windows for no apparent reason.
Neighbors in a quiet community in North Oakland are banding together to find someone throwing rocks into their windows for no apparent reason.
Oakland's police chief search and the push for internal candidates
The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee met Tuesday for the first time since Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced last Monday that he is stepping down on December 5.
The Oakland City Council's Public Safety Committee met Tuesday for the first time since Police Chief Floyd Mitchell announced last Monday that he is stepping down on December 5.
Search for new Oakland police chief: What's next?
Now that Oakland's latest police chief has given his two-month notice, what's next for finding the city's next top cop?
Now that Oakland's latest police chief has given his two-month notice, what's next for finding the city's next top cop?