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.
Oakland police may be forced to make budget cuts
They include ending foot patrols in Oakland's Uptown district and scaling back a program to curb gun violence.
They include ending foot patrols in Oakland's Uptown district and scaling back a program to curb gun violence.
One person killed after shooting in Oakland's Oak Tree neighborhood
Oakland police are investigating a fatal shooting Saturday in the city's Oak Tree neighborhood.
Oakland police are investigating a fatal shooting Saturday in the city's Oak Tree neighborhood.
OPD releases video of police shooting that killed marijuana burglary suspect
Oakland Police Department on Friday released video of an incident on election night that ended with a suspect shot dead by police and left four officers injured.
Oakland Police Department on Friday released video of an incident on election night that ended with a suspect shot dead by police and left four officers injured.
WARNING - DISTURBING Oakland police release video of deadly Nov. 3 police shooting
Police shot and killed a suspect who ran over an Oakland police officer.
Police shot and killed a suspect who ran over an Oakland police officer.
Oakland police see disturbing trend of teens carrying out robberies, carjackings
Oakland Police Lt. Robert Muniz said the uptick in crime began in late November and has continued across the city. He said groups of teenagers are holding people up at gunpoint and robbing them or stealing their cars.
Oakland Police Lt. Robert Muniz said the uptick in crime began in late November and has continued across the city. He said groups of teenagers are holding people up at gunpoint and robbing them or stealing their cars.
Members of Oakland 'defund police' task force push for more homicide investigators, dispatchers
After George Floyd, the country erupted with chants to "defund police," but as time has worn on, the semantics are not meeting the needs of many communities.
After George Floyd, the country erupted with chants to "defund police," but as time has worn on, the semantics are not meeting the needs of many communities.
Police department funding debate continues in Oakland
Henry Lee reports on what each side would like to see.
Henry Lee reports on what each side would like to see.