How Oakland Has Seen a Big Drop in Crime—Without More Police
A historic drop in shootings and homicides has largely been thanks to the department’s Operation Ceasefire program...
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Why You Should Think Twice About Calling the Police on Homeless People
Your comfort matters less than their safety...
New Study Shows Oakland Cops Are More Racist When Tired or Stressed
When officers skip their meal breaks, blacks are targeted even more disproportionately than usual...
Why It’s Nearly Impossible to Weed Out Bad Cops
After so many Oakland Police Department officers were caught raping an exploited sex worker, you have to wonder how these...
Check This Out If Your Bike’s Been Stolen
By Lauryn McCarthy It’s no secret that bike theft is rampant in this city. You’ve undoubtedly seen countless...