Oakland police commission says change needed to end pursuit deaths
Following last week's deadly crash after a chase with CHP officers, the Oakland Police Commission said systematic changes are needed to fix how police stop and arrest suspects.
Following last week's deadly crash after a chase with CHP officers, the Oakland Police Commission said systematic changes are needed to fix how police stop and arrest suspects.
Oakland 7-Eleven hit by thieves twice in the same day
OPD is investigating two possible armed robberies on the same day at the same 7-Eleven on Grand Avenue, and it’s not the first time the store has been hit back-to-back.
OPD is investigating two possible armed robberies on the same day at the same 7-Eleven on Grand Avenue, and it’s not the first time the store has been hit back-to-back.
Vigil held for Oakland Castlemont High math teacher killed following CHP pursuit
Castlemont High School held its graduation on Friday, less than two days after a math teacher was killed as an innocent bystander caught up in a California Highway Patrol pursuit of an 18-year-old suspect in Oakland.
Castlemont High School held its graduation on Friday, less than two days after a math teacher was killed as an innocent bystander caught up in a California Highway Patrol pursuit of an 18-year-old suspect in Oakland.
Oakland police chief asks to lift 50 mph pursuit rules
Oakland's police chief wants to get rid of the current requirement where officers need to ask supervisors to drive faster than 50 mph during a police chase, but he is not asking to loosen the rules so much as to chase suspects who are accused of non-violent property crimes.
Oakland's police chief wants to get rid of the current requirement where officers need to ask supervisors to drive faster than 50 mph during a police chase, but he is not asking to loosen the rules so much as to chase suspects who are accused of non-violent property crimes.
Person shot dead in broad daylight on Oakland's International Boulevard
A person was fatally shot on International Boulevard in Oakland Friday afternoon, police say.
A person was fatally shot on International Boulevard in Oakland Friday afternoon, police say.
Oakland shooting and standoff ends with suspect's arrest
The Oakland Police Department says a suspect is in custody after a long standoff that followed a shooting on Thursday.
The Oakland Police Department says a suspect is in custody after a long standoff that followed a shooting on Thursday.
2-year-old abducted girl safely found in Oakland; 3 relatives in custody
A 2-year-old girl, who was the subject of an Amber Alert, is safely back with her family, according to the California Highway Patrol and her family.
A 2-year-old girl, who was the subject of an Amber Alert, is safely back with her family, according to the California Highway Patrol and her family.
Oakland business owners meet with police chief, DA to push for solutions
In a rare sit-down meeting, Oakland business owners pressed the police chief and district attorney for concrete action on rising crime. The goal was to be heard, find solutions, and hold city leadership accountable.
In a rare sit-down meeting, Oakland business owners pressed the police chief and district attorney for concrete action on rising crime. The goal was to be heard, find solutions, and hold city leadership accountable.
9th Circuit: Oakland police can be held responsible for injuring bystanders in reckless pursuits
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday ruled that Oakland police can be held responsible when bystanders are injured, or killed, during reckless pursuits.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday ruled that Oakland police can be held responsible when bystanders are injured, or killed, during reckless pursuits.
2 people shot in downtown Oakland
Police say two male victims were shot in downtown Oakland on Tuesday.
Police say two male victims were shot in downtown Oakland on Tuesday.
Man in wheelchair killed by hit-and-run driver in Oakland
Oakland police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that fatally struck a man in an electric wheelchair.
Oakland police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that fatally struck a man in an electric wheelchair.
2 more smash-and-grabs; victims complain OPD doesn't respond fast enough
At least two businesses were hit with smash-and-grabs in Oakland where the victims complained that police didn't respond fast enough.
At least two businesses were hit with smash-and-grabs in Oakland where the victims complained that police didn't respond fast enough.
Oakland police car in crash on I-580
An Oakland police car was involved on Tuesday in a crash with a silver Acura SUV, police said.
An Oakland police car was involved on Tuesday in a crash with a silver Acura SUV, police said.
Oakland police to cut public off from live radio feeds
The Oakland Police Department plans to cut off the public from its live radio feeds.
The Oakland Police Department plans to cut off the public from its live radio feeds.
Oakland's police department understaffed by 199 officers, study says
The Oakland Police Department is understaffed by at least 199 sworn officers, according to a new study commissioned by the Oakland City Council and made public after a records request from Oakland Report.
The Oakland Police Department is understaffed by at least 199 sworn officers, according to a new study commissioned by the Oakland City Council and made public after a records request from Oakland Report.
Police investigating homicide near Oakland schools
A person was shot and killed near two schools in Oakland Friday afternoon, police said.
A person was shot and killed near two schools in Oakland Friday afternoon, police said.
2 men and juvenile charged in shooting, robbery of man in Oakland's Montclair District
The Alameda County District Attorney on Thursday announced charges in the shooting and robbery of a man in Oakland's Monclair District earlier this month.
The Alameda County District Attorney on Thursday announced charges in the shooting and robbery of a man in Oakland's Monclair District earlier this month.
Kaiser fires top security chief after Oakland police database investigation: report
Kaiser Permanente has fired one of its top corporate security officials following an investigation into an Oakland police officer, the East Bay Times reports.
Kaiser Permanente has fired one of its top corporate security officials following an investigation into an Oakland police officer, the East Bay Times reports.
2 Oakland police officers credited with helping save the life of robbery victim
Two Oakland police officers gave KTVU a rare look behind the scenes at how they helped save the life of a robbery victim who was shot earlier this week.
Two Oakland police officers gave KTVU a rare look behind the scenes at how they helped save the life of a robbery victim who was shot earlier this week.
Oakland officer hospitalized following 'unprovoked' attack
An Oakland police officer was hospitalized following what officers said was an unprovoked attack Friday afternoon.
An Oakland police officer was hospitalized following what officers said was an unprovoked attack Friday afternoon.