Oakland Police Department Wrongful Shooting Death Settlements, 1990-2014
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Data Dump: 3,014 Oakland Police Officer Awards, 2007-2013
The Oakland Police Department gives out hundreds of awards every year, for everything from good driving to fostering innovation to courageous action.
The Convoluted, Controversial Path of a 9-1-1 Call in Oakland
As the most prominent face of the city’s emergency response, the Oakland Police Department takes the blame for a disturbing accusation made by many in East and West Oakland: Because of their race and where they live, when they dial 9-1-1 it takes police, ambulance and fire crews much longer to respond compared to other parts of the city.
But the OPD is only one part of that process. In a detailed and startling documentary, KALW’s Managing Editor Martina Castro and reporter Ali Budner investigate why the delays exist.
Data Dump: Salary Data For 2,909 Oakland Police Department Employees
How much more did former Oakland Police Chief Howard Jordan make compared to his predecessor, Anthony Batts? What was the largest salary that an Oakland Police Department employee earned in the last 13 years? How many fewer people were on the OPD’s payroll in 2012 than 2008?
In Oakland, Fighting Police Abuse Alone Is An Uphill Battle
In the last 20 years, few Oakland Police Department officers have been charged with criminal misconduct, even when unarmed citizens are shot and killed. That leaves alleged victims in search of justice or compensation few options: find a lawyer or represent themselves.
Oakland Police Officer Named In Most Lawsuits Is Out at OPD
Sgt. Bernard Ortiz, who has been named in nine misconduct lawsuits settled by the City of Oakland, is no longer working for the Police Department, according to a recent court document.
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