Oakland police payouts for misconduct plummet in last 5 years
Oakland police payouts for people who have sued them alleging excessive force and wrongful death have plummeted in the last five years, according to an analysis of city data by KTVU.
Oakland police payouts for people who have sued them alleging excessive force and wrongful death have plummeted in the last five years, according to an analysis of city data by KTVU.
Home burglary victims cite problems with reporting crimes to Oakland police
A victim of a home burglary is speaking out about the crime in Oakland, saying Oakland police aren’t doing enough to make reporting crimes easy or following up when a crime is committed.
A victim of a home burglary is speaking out about the crime in Oakland, saying Oakland police aren’t doing enough to make reporting crimes easy or following up when a crime is committed.
Oakland makes finding police personnel records easier under SB 1421, SB 16
The city of Oakland has made finding police personnel records a lot easier with an easy-to-decipher, organized website.
The city of Oakland has made finding police personnel records a lot easier with an easy-to-decipher, organized website.
Oakland business owners frustrated with crime threaten to not pay taxes
Some small business owners who've been targeted by thieves multiple times said they're fed up with the lack of city services in Oakland, and they're threatening not to pay their taxes until Oakland provides more police patrol and safe, clean streets.
Some small business owners who've been targeted by thieves multiple times said they're fed up with the lack of city services in Oakland, and they're threatening not to pay their taxes until Oakland provides more police patrol and safe, clean streets.
Dog stolen during burglary of Oakland business
Police in Oakland are asking for your help in identifying a man suspected of burglarizing a business and stealing a dog.
Police in Oakland are asking for your help in identifying a man suspected of burglarizing a business and stealing a dog.
Oakland's mayor claims crime drops, but omits robbery and home-invasion increase
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao rejected suggestions Tuesday that crime is on the rise in her city.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao rejected suggestions Tuesday that crime is on the rise in her city.
Juvenile suspect arrested in the killing of longtime West Oakland store clerk, police say
Oakland police on Tuesday announced a juvenile has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a father of four and longtime store clerk who was considered a fixture of the community.
Oakland police on Tuesday announced a juvenile has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a father of four and longtime store clerk who was considered a fixture of the community.
How Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is going about selecting a new police chief
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Tuesday sat down with KTVU to explain how she's going about selecting a new police chief – a role that's been vacant for more than a year after she fired the last one in February 2023.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao on Tuesday sat down with KTVU to explain how she's going about selecting a new police chief – a role that's been vacant for more than a year after she fired the last one in February 2023.
Four candidates for Oakland police chief vacancy address public at forum
The Oakland Police Commission held a community forum Thursday night, to introduce the public to four police chief candidates topping their list.
The Oakland Police Commission held a community forum Thursday night, to introduce the public to four police chief candidates topping their list.
Oakland police investigate shooting that left 1 injured
Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred in Oakland Thursday afternoon.
Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred in Oakland Thursday afternoon.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao will not participate in police chief forum
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao will not participate in Thursday's police commission community forum to discuss the new list of police chief candidates.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao will not participate in Thursday's police commission community forum to discuss the new list of police chief candidates.
Oakland Police Commission unveils new list of police chief candidates
The Oakland Police Commission unveiled a new slate of candidates for the city's next police chief on Tuesday after Mayor Sheng Thao rejected the commission's initial picks.
The Oakland Police Commission unveiled a new slate of candidates for the city's next police chief on Tuesday after Mayor Sheng Thao rejected the commission's initial picks.
Police seek help in locating 'at-risk' 68-year-old Oakland woman
Oakland police on Tuesday asked the public's help in the search for a 68-year-old woman.
Oakland police on Tuesday asked the public's help in the search for a 68-year-old woman.
Oakland considering deleting police personnel records after 20 years
The Oakland City Council is considering a request by the city clerk to retain police personnel records for a total of 20 years, and after that, they would be destroyed and purged.
The Oakland City Council is considering a request by the city clerk to retain police personnel records for a total of 20 years, and after that, they would be destroyed and purged.
Anti-Israel, pro-Hamas graffiti found at Lake Merritt in Oakland prompts hate crime investigation
Oakland police were investigating graffiti sprawled in an area at Lake Merritt as a hate crime.
Oakland police were investigating graffiti sprawled in an area at Lake Merritt as a hate crime.
Oakland police officer arrested on DUI after allegedly crashing Tesla into CHP cruiser
An off-duty Oakland police officer was arrested over the weekend for allegedly driving under the influence. KTVU has learned he crashed his Tesla into a California Highway Patrol car on Interstate 80 in Fairfield.
An off-duty Oakland police officer was arrested over the weekend for allegedly driving under the influence. KTVU has learned he crashed his Tesla into a California Highway Patrol car on Interstate 80 in Fairfield.
Probationary Oakland police officer fired for posting racist content on social media identified
A probationary Oakland Police Department officer has been fired after racist, derogatory comments she made on her public Facebook page 12 years ago came to light.
A probationary Oakland Police Department officer has been fired after racist, derogatory comments she made on her public Facebook page 12 years ago came to light.
Oakland police seek Lexus with distinctive damage following homicide
Oakland police on Thursday released two photos of a Lexus they say is somehow connected to the shooting death of a person last month.
Oakland police on Thursday released two photos of a Lexus they say is somehow connected to the shooting death of a person last month.
Mayor says Oakland 911 is improving with more dispatchers and shorter wait times
911 wait times are getting better in Oakland, according to city leadership. Mayor Sheng Thao took a tour of the 911 police dispatch center in East Oakland and announced improvements to the staffing numbers and infrastructure.
911 wait times are getting better in Oakland, according to city leadership. Mayor Sheng Thao took a tour of the 911 police dispatch center in East Oakland and announced improvements to the staffing numbers and infrastructure.
Body found floating in water: Oakland police
A dead body was found floating in the water in Oakland Sunday afternoon, according to police.
A dead body was found floating in the water in Oakland Sunday afternoon, according to police.