1 person killed in brazen daylight shooting near Oakland youth football practice
One person is dead and one has been arrested following a shooting as children were playing Wednesday evening in East Oakland.
One person is dead and one has been arrested following a shooting as children were playing Wednesday evening in East Oakland.
Oakland Police Chief Armstrong visits Fruitvale neighborhood
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong is discusses public safety from the Fruitvale neighborhood.
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong is discusses public safety from the Fruitvale neighborhood.
Community support in Oakland for non-police responses to mental health calls
One of the task force recommendations the coalition strongly supports is the proposed funding for a non-police response to mental health calls.
One of the task force recommendations the coalition strongly supports is the proposed funding for a non-police response to mental health calls.
Plan to replace Oakland police in mental health calls stalls
A pilot program to dispatch counselors and paramedics to mental health crises, instead of Oakland police officers is having trouble getting off the ground.
A pilot program to dispatch counselors and paramedics to mental health crises, instead of Oakland police officers is having trouble getting off the ground.
Oakland Chinatown merchants turn to private security patrols
Private security guards are being deployed in Oakland Chinatown after a rash of robberies and assaults.
Private security guards are being deployed in Oakland Chinatown after a rash of robberies and assaults.
Apparent homicide victim found in tent at Mosswood Park
Traumatic injuries took the life a person found dead in a tent Sunday evening in Oakland's Mosswood Park, police said Tuesday.
Traumatic injuries took the life a person found dead in a tent Sunday evening in Oakland's Mosswood Park, police said Tuesday.
Oakland Chinatown shop owner intervenes in robbery, fires gunshots at suspect
A store owner, who witnessed a robbery outside of their business, opened fire on a suspect in Oakland's Chinatown Monday evening, officials say.
A store owner, who witnessed a robbery outside of their business, opened fire on a suspect in Oakland's Chinatown Monday evening, officials say.
Oakland police commission moves toward retiring controversial Bearcat
The news about the Bearcat's proposed retirement comes as good news to about 350 people who signed a petition requesting that the Oakland Police Commission get rid of the armored personnel carrier designed for military and law enforcement use.
The news about the Bearcat's proposed retirement comes as good news to about 350 people who signed a petition requesting that the Oakland Police Commission get rid of the armored personnel carrier designed for military and law enforcement use.
City of Oakland to create police liaisons for Chinatown, Fruitvale
Oakland's new police chief announced with the mayor the city's plans to create two new positions to build connections with non-english speaking communities.
Oakland's new police chief announced with the mayor the city's plans to create two new positions to build connections with non-english speaking communities.
Oakland police chief grateful to take on challenge, gives emotional thank you to his mom
Deputy Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong, a 22-year veteran of the department and an Oakland native, formally accepted his new post as the city's top cop on Monday at his alma mater, McClymonds High School, while saying he was grateful to step in during these challenging times and getting choked up while thanking his mother for where he is today.
Deputy Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong, a 22-year veteran of the department and an Oakland native, formally accepted his new post as the city's top cop on Monday at his alma mater, McClymonds High School, while saying he was grateful to step in during these challenging times and getting choked up while thanking his mother for where he is today.
Oakland's new police chief gets praise from department's vocal critic
John Burris, a civil rights attorney who has sued the department many times and is one of the reasons why the department is under federal oversight, said LeRonne Armstrong is a good choice.
John Burris, a civil rights attorney who has sued the department many times and is one of the reasons why the department is under federal oversight, said LeRonne Armstrong is a good choice.
Leronne Armstrong named as new Chief of Oakland Police
Armstrong beat?out three other candidates, including his own wife. Henry Lee reports.
Armstrong beat?out three other candidates, including his own wife. Henry Lee reports.
Sources say veteran officer LeRonne Armstrong will serve as Oakland's new police chief
Mayor Libby Schaaf selected Deputy Chief LeRonne Armstrong, a native of Oakland, as chief, two sources told KTVU.
Mayor Libby Schaaf selected Deputy Chief LeRonne Armstrong, a native of Oakland, as chief, two sources told KTVU.
Oakland mayor says she'll announce new police chief 'literally within a number of days'
On the shortlist for the new chief are: Deputy Chief Leronne Armstrong, his wife, interim Deputy Chief Drennon Lindsey; Pittsburgh Police Commander Jason Lando; and Seaside Police Chief Abdul Pridgen.
On the shortlist for the new chief are: Deputy Chief Leronne Armstrong, his wife, interim Deputy Chief Drennon Lindsey; Pittsburgh Police Commander Jason Lando; and Seaside Police Chief Abdul Pridgen.
Oakland records 12th homicide of 2021
A man was killed Thursday evening in a shooting in Oakland's North Stonehurst neighborhood, marking the 12th homicide in the city so far in 2021.
A man was killed Thursday evening in a shooting in Oakland's North Stonehurst neighborhood, marking the 12th homicide in the city so far in 2021.
Oakland 1st to ban predictive policing, biometric surveillance tech
Civil liberties groups are lauding Oakland leaders for their decision to ban predictive policing and biometric surveillance technology, which they say do not work and are racially biased.
Civil liberties groups are lauding Oakland leaders for their decision to ban predictive policing and biometric surveillance technology, which they say do not work and are racially biased.
Oakland police seize cops' phones in online probe
KTVU has learned that the Oakland Police Department has seized as many as 100 city-owned phones belonging to officers who are part of its crime reduction teams.
KTVU has learned that the Oakland Police Department has seized as many as 100 city-owned phones belonging to officers who are part of its crime reduction teams.
Oakland police launch investigation into allegations of objectionable social media use by officers
An investigation has been launched into allegations of involvement by some OPD officers on "social media accounts that contain objectionable or offensive content," the department announced.
An investigation has been launched into allegations of involvement by some OPD officers on "social media accounts that contain objectionable or offensive content," the department announced.
Oakland vows to 'root out' cops who endorse Capitol takeover
OPD has opened an investigation after its officers endorsed or participated on social media accounts that contain objectionable content about the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
OPD has opened an investigation after its officers endorsed or participated on social media accounts that contain objectionable content about the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Fate of the next Oakland police chief now in mayor's hands
The finalists are: Deputy Chief Leronne Armstrong and Interim Deputy Chief Drennon Lindsey; Jason Lando, a police commander in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Abdul Pridgen, the police chief of Seaside.
The finalists are: Deputy Chief Leronne Armstrong and Interim Deputy Chief Drennon Lindsey; Jason Lando, a police commander in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Abdul Pridgen, the police chief of Seaside.