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2 months agoProposed investigation into Richmond's police review body thwarted
Oversight, to be meaningful, must be both independent and trustworthy, Bana said. If these concerns are unfounded, then an independent investigation will validate the commission and restore confidence.
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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months agoBerkeley police watchdog to subpoena BPD after stonewalling' of routine review
The Berkeley Police Department faces scrutiny for allegedly avoiding oversight on its use of specialized weapons, leading the police accountability board to issue a subpoena.
fromBoston.com
2 months agoCertifications for Lincoln police chief, Gloucester officer suspended by POST commission
Kennedy's alleged incident resulted in his wife needing stitches, raising serious concerns about domestic assault, while Aiello faces federal charges linked to child pornography.
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Austin
fromAustin Monitor
5 months agoAustin opened up police misconduct files. Now, state lawmakers want to lock them back up. - Austin Monitor
Austin's Police Oversight Act enhances transparency by making formerly confidential misconduct files available, but state lawmakers aim to reverse these changes.
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fromAustin Monitor
4 months agoPublic Safety Commission 'concerned and excited' about progress from Office of Police Oversight - Austin Monitor
The Office of Police Oversight is working to enhance accountability and transparency within the Austin Police Department but faces staffing challenges.
fromThe Oaklandside
5 months agoHead of Oakland's police watchdog agency is quitting
Given the newly proposed cut of approximately 50% of its budget, CPRA cannot maintain, let alone expand, current (case) output, while also complying with the city charter and terms of the 2003 settlement agreement reached by the city.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
7 months agoSan Diego Police K-9 Policy Called Into Question | KQED
Officers can be heard yelling to Evans that if he tries to run, they'll release a police dog on him. He didn't try to run, but he was shot twice by bean bags rounds, and two K-9s were released, with one biting and wrenching his arm back and forth. Community advocates are calling for more oversight of the department's K-9 unit.
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