Archive - Oakland Report

Oakland mandates all city employees to return to in-person work

Managers are instructed to return by February 18 and all other employees by April 7

Feb 2 •

January 2025

Oakland’s police chief proposes to restore police pursuit powers, and the police commission pushes back

Commission avoids comment on the proposed changes, instead recommending additional police reporting, operational requirements, and oversight

Jan 27 •

Detroit’s ShotStoppers violence intervention program pays for outcomes—and it works

Six community-based organizations helped to reduce homicides and shootings by 37% to 83% in their focus zones—almost double the reduction elsewhere in…

Jan 23 •

Oakland Police Commission punts on the pursuit policy—Chief Mitchell takes charge

At the latest Police Commission meeting, Chief Mitchell states he will revise the pursuit policy. He notes that officers "fear doing their job" due to…

Jan 13 •

Oakland Report chat room on Oakland's budget

A private space for subscribers to converse about budget ideas

Jan 10 •

You can influence Oakland's next budget

The Budget Advisory Commission seeks your input on the FY25-26 budget

Jan 9 •

Governor Newsom gives Oakland an ultimatum on policing

Newsom took aim at the Oakland Police Commission who recently refused a city council directive to update the police pursuit policy

Jan 5 •

December 2024

Oakland's city employee counts show a dramatic shift in service priorities over five years

Public safety staff declined by 206 employees (-12%), and other departments added 336 employees (+13%). Police are slated to bear the majority of…

Dec 17, 2024 •

Oakland Report's next big step

Will you help us take it?

Dec 8, 2024 •

PODCAST: Oakland leaders perpetuate misinformation to justify public safety cuts

Oakland's council, city administration, and labor leadership are locked in a game of misinformation to advance their narrow interests. It may result in…

Dec 1, 2024 •

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November 2024

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