Oakland city council approves restricting purchases of militarized equipment
The ordinance regulates the Oakland Police Department’s acquisition and ongoing use of specified military and militaristic equipment by requiring the department to submit policies, impact reports, and annual reports regarding the equipment to the citizen-led Oakland Police Commission for review.
12-year-old Oakland boy shot in the foot by catalytic converter thieves
A 12-year-old boy is speaking out after he was shot and wounded by catalytic converter thieves early Friday outside his Oakland home.
Ordinance to restrict Oakland's militarized police equipment moves forward
The ordinance would require the police department to submit detailed reports on military-style equipment that it plans to buy, to the citizen-led Oakland Police Commission for review.
Oakland vice mayor wants to clamp down on police buying militarized equipment
Oakland Vice Mayor Rebecca Kapland and a coalition of community groups are pushing to clamp down on the police department's acquisition of military equipment.
Oakland: Reward offered for information leading to arrest in gunpoint sexual assault
Police say Crime Stoppers of Oakland is offering a reward of up to $7,500 for information about a sexual assault at gunpoint that happened in the Oakland Hills Monday night.
Senior Oakland resident goes missing, police ask for help locating him
Oakland police are asking for help finding a senior resident of the city who was last seen Tuesday night, police said Wednesday.
Rallies in Oakland honor George Floyd on one-year anniversary of his death
On this anniversary of George Floyd's murder by a police officer, for many in Oakland, it was a day of grief, anger, and reflection.
Victim's mother in fatal Oakland broad daylight shooting speaks
The mother of Oakland's latest murder victim says he was "full of life" and the father of a 2-year-old girl.
Man fatally shot in broad daylight near Oakland's Chinatown
The shooting incident happened around 2:12 p.m. near Broadway and 8th Street.
Amid surge in gun violence, Oakland police deploy Sideshow Enforcement unit
Recently, Oakland sideshows have become more dangerous, resulting in serious injuries and shootings. The Oakland Police Department is cracking down on the illegal gatherings, amid a surge in gun violence.
‘Police can’t do it alone’: Walk for peace in Oakland amid surge in gun violence
Oakland peace activists gathered in Oakland Friday evening at St. Benedicts to make a visible stand against gun violence. The church has a long tradition of regular peace walks through the neighborhood.
Eight people wounded in five separate Oakland shootings
Oakland police are investigating five shootings that injured eight people late Friday and early Saturday, including one near Lake Merritt that left four people wounded.
Oakland city council unanimously approves idea of funding community alternatives to policing
The Oakland Police Officers Association is expected to oppose many of the recommendations to divert millions away from the police and spend it on other services.
Oakland 'balcony burglar' suspect in custody
A convicted burglar, has been arrested in connection with a spree of at least a dozen incidents in Oakland's Adams Point neighborhood.
Two Oakland police officers hurt and 7 demonstrators arrested in May Day-related protest
Oakland Police arrested seven people Saturday night during May Day protests in which two officers were injured.
Oakland police prepare for May Day gatherings and tip of deliberate destruction
Police and business owners are asking for peace in Oakland this weekend ahead of several planned May Day events.
Oakland prepares for possible property destruction during May Day gatherings
The City of Oakland issued a letter on Thursday in anticipation of this Saturday’s May Day gatherings that warned residents and businesses about potential planned mayhem.
Oakland police say pandemic is no excuse to stop trying to curb gun violence
The Oakland police department is focused on building stronger partnerships with the community, and working with law enforcement partners with a goal to reduce gun violence and reduce recidivism.
Photo op with the police chief: The accolades pour in for Oakland Tech's first Black male valedictorian
Oakland Technical High School senior Ahmed Muhammad has become somewhat of a local celebrity, garnering much love and attention for all of his remarkable accomplishments as he’s set make history as his school’s first Black male valedictorian when he graduates next month. On Monday, the Oakland Police Department celebrated the teen as it shared a photo of him posing with the city’s new police chief, LaRonne Armstrong.