Oakland City Council considering loosening police chase policy
The Oakland City Council on Tuesday voted to direct the police commission to propose changes to the Oakland Police Department's pursuit policies.
The Oakland City Council on Tuesday voted to direct the police commission to propose changes to the Oakland Police Department's pursuit policies.
Info sought in Oakland homicide of engaged man
The Oakland Police Department is seeking information in the homicide case of a man fatally shot in 2023.
The Oakland Police Department is seeking information in the homicide case of a man fatally shot in 2023.
Oakland's new police chief officially on the job
Oakland's newest police chief is officially on the job after the city went more than a year without a permanent top cop.
Oakland's newest police chief is officially on the job after the city went more than a year without a permanent top cop.
Oakland police chief starts this week; 1st order of business crime reduction
Oakland's newly hired police chief will officially start on Saturday.
Oakland's newly hired police chief will officially start on Saturday.
2 unsolved homicides in Oakland, help sought from public: Police
Oakland police are asking for the public's help in two unsolved homicides dating three to four years ago.
Oakland police are asking for the public's help in two unsolved homicides dating three to four years ago.
Gunshot victim walks into Oakland hospital, dies: Police
A gunshot victim walked into a local hospital and died Saturday, Oakland police said.
A gunshot victim walked into a local hospital and died Saturday, Oakland police said.
Funeral for Oakland police officer Jordan Wingate
Oakland police officers bade a final farewell Friday to Officer Jordan Wingate, who died from injuries in an on-duty crash in 2018.
Oakland police officers bade a final farewell Friday to Officer Jordan Wingate, who died from injuries in an on-duty crash in 2018.
Fallen Oakland cop remembered as fighter after years-long fight for life
Retired Oakland Police Captain Randy Wingate is speaking out after his son passed away over the weekend.
Retired Oakland Police Captain Randy Wingate is speaking out after his son passed away over the weekend.
Former Oakland police officer injured in on-duty collision has died
A 29-year-old former Oakland police officer who was critically hurt on duty in a 2018 vehicle collision died of his injuries on Saturday, the police department said.
A 29-year-old former Oakland police officer who was critically hurt on duty in a 2018 vehicle collision died of his injuries on Saturday, the police department said.
Oakland police kill Sacramento homicide suspect, barrage of gunfire captured on camera
Oakland police shot and killed a Sacramento murder suspect in West Oakland after authorities say he emerged from a home with a gun.
Oakland police shot and killed a Sacramento murder suspect in West Oakland after authorities say he emerged from a home with a gun.
OPD's response times for the most serious calls sometimes take 1 hour
The Oakland Police Department's average time to respond to the most serious calls for help has increased dramatically over a year's time with no explanation as to why.
The Oakland Police Department's average time to respond to the most serious calls for help has increased dramatically over a year's time with no explanation as to why.
OPD has 708 sworn officers, cites difficulties in recruiting
Oakland police provided on Tuesday its bi-annual update on staffing levels to the City Council Safety Committee, saying they're trying to boost academy numbers.
Oakland police provided on Tuesday its bi-annual update on staffing levels to the City Council Safety Committee, saying they're trying to boost academy numbers.
Oakland program bridges gap between Black community and law enforcement
In the heart of East Oakland, a modest building bearing the sign "Ok Program of Oakland" stands as a beacon of hope. Despite its unassuming appearance, this organization harbors profound intentions – to mend the rift between law enforcement and the Black community.
In the heart of East Oakland, a modest building bearing the sign "Ok Program of Oakland" stands as a beacon of hope. Despite its unassuming appearance, this organization harbors profound intentions – to mend the rift between law enforcement and the Black community.
4 big companies to fund $10M plan for downtown Oakland security measures
Four major Oakland employers said Thursday they are ponying up to fund a $10 million program to step up security for their employees working downtown.
Four major Oakland employers said Thursday they are ponying up to fund a $10 million program to step up security for their employees working downtown.
1 person killed in shooting, Oakland police investigating
Oakland police are investigating a homicide that happened on Thursday in its Brookfield Village area.
Oakland police are investigating a homicide that happened on Thursday in its Brookfield Village area.
Oakland welcomes new police chief
Floyd Mitchell was introduced Wednesday as Oakland's new police chief.
Floyd Mitchell was introduced Wednesday as Oakland's new police chief.
Lululemon theft in Napa involved 3 juveniles, police say
Napa police say the lululemon merchandise stolen on Monday was actually valued at $23,000 instead of $2,500 and that three of the four suspects booked are juveniles.
Napa police say the lululemon merchandise stolen on Monday was actually valued at $23,000 instead of $2,500 and that three of the four suspects booked are juveniles.
Battery of 65-year-old woman at Oakland laundromat captured on video
Police in Oakland are investigating the battery of a 65-year-old woman at a laundromat that happened earlier this month.
Police in Oakland are investigating the battery of a 65-year-old woman at a laundromat that happened earlier this month.
Floyd Mitchell named Oakland police chief
Oakland's new police chief is Floyd Mitchell, who was head of the Lubbock, Texas police last year, Mayor Sheng Thao announced Friday.
Oakland's new police chief is Floyd Mitchell, who was head of the Lubbock, Texas police last year, Mayor Sheng Thao announced Friday.
Oakland police working to get towed vehicle back to homeless mom
An unhoused mother in Oakland straddled with thousands of dollars in fees to reclaim her vehicle towed during last month's storms, is set to get it back on Friday, according to police.
An unhoused mother in Oakland straddled with thousands of dollars in fees to reclaim her vehicle towed during last month's storms, is set to get it back on Friday, according to police.