oakland police department
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After Federal Probe Into Oakland Police Department, You Won’t Believe How Things Got Messier
The department's former police chief, who was ousted following the federal investigation, is now suing for his job back.
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9 Oakland Officers Disciplined for Sharing Racist and Sexist Social Media Posts
The investigation found that the nine officers used their work phones to access and share inappropriate content.
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Research Suggests Police Speak Less Respectfully to Black People
Researchers studying the use of language by police found that officers in Oakland, Calif., are more likely to speak to white people with a higher level of respect than they give to black people. While this news of racial disparity should come as a shock to no one, it is information worth investigating to see…