Crime is falling in Oakland this year, raising hopes that wave is over sfchronicle.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from sfchronicle.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The search for the next chief of Oakland’s police department may be nearing an end, as the Oakland Police Commission sent Mayor Sheng Thao a list of three final candidates last week. Thao now has the option of choosing from the three candidates or sending the list back for more options, which would draw out the already 10-month-long process even longer. | By Brandon Patterson The search for the next chief of Oakland’s police department may be nearing an end, as the Oakland Police Commission sent Mayor Sheng Thao a list of three final candidates last week. Thao now has the option of choosing from the three candidates or sending the list back for more options, which
Local Black Leaders Break Silence on Politicization of Oakland NAACP Branch postnewsgroup.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from postnewsgroup.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Coalition for Police Accountability hears from residents who associate CPA with the community advocacy and development of MACRO and are disappointed and concerned. We hear from MACRO responders who feel voiceless and frustrated. We hear from City employees who see obstacles unaddressed. We receive calls from people who hope that CPA can help them get an elusive MACRO response to a crisis because the only phone number they can find in connection to MACRO is ours!
After 11 months, Oakland's MACRO crews have much to be proud of. But just 6% of their service calls come from police dispatch. "Yes, we could be concerned," activist Cat Brooks said.