Antioch Gets New Police Oversight Commissioners
The Antioch City Council appointed two police oversight commissioners Tuesday to put the city back in compliance with the Department of Justice agreement. ...
29
Mar
15
Mar
Antioch Police K-9 Handler Found Guilty of Violating Civil Rights, Falsifying Records
A former Antioch cop who unnecessarily directed his police dog to bite suspects was convicted of violating victims' civil rights and falsifying records....
05
Mar
Learning from the Past: SFPD Officers Gain New Perspectives on Race and Policing
Through the Sojourn Project, SFPD officers meet people connected to the civil rights movement to learn how that history relates to policing today....
27
Feb
Teachers Union Asks Richmond to Look at WCCUSD Finances; Richmond Honors ‘Black Nine’ Officers
Richmond City Council on Tuesday heard from the WCCUSD teachers union and honored the "Black Nine" officers who challenged racism in the Police Department....
12
Feb
Resignation Puts Antioch Short of DOJ Agreement
With the resignation of Leslie May, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission does not have the number of members agreed upon with the Department of Justice....
06
Feb
Update: Richmond Police Say They Believed Shooting Victim Had Knife in Hand
Richmond police said the man they shot and killed Tuesday night charged at officers with what they believed was a knife, but the object was a sheath....
05
Feb
State Investigating Richmond Police Shooting of Allegedly Unarmed Man
The California Department of Justice is investigating the fatal shooting by police of an allegedly unarmed man in Richmond on Tuesday night....
16
Jan
Antioch Council Wants to Move Forward; Public Says It Can’t Forget the Past
A new Antioch council members hopes talks about how to move the city forward won’t just be complaints from the past, many of which criticize the new members. ...
09
Jan
Richmond Wants Police to Further Document Use of Military Weapons; RPD Says It Doesn’t Have the Time
Richmond City Council moved forward Tuesday with changes to the city's policy on police use of military equipment, as well as its own pay structure....
07
Jan
Antioch Hires Former Interim Police Chief to Take Over for Retiring Interim Chief
The city of Antioch on Tuesday announced Joe Vigil is its new interim police chief, succeeding Brian Addington, who is retiring....
06
Jan
Antioch, DOJ Reach Agreement in Police Racism Investigation
An agreement between Antioch and the U.S. Department of Justice increases police oversight and resolves a probe into racism and other bad conduct by officers. ...
06
Jan
30 Richmond Street Robberies Since Dec. 1 Prompt Police Warning
Richmond police say there's been an uptick in street robberies over the last month, with 30 reported robberies citywide since Dec. 1....
19
Dec
San Pablo ‘Cop Campus’ Continues to Create Controversy and Discontent With Council
The San Pablo City Council appointed a new mayor and vice mayor at its last meeting of the year amid increasing calls to oust members. ...
10
Dec
Wrong Kind of Donuts Offered to Police, Who Impound Vehicle
Richmond police officers were near Chesley and Second on Sunday on an unrelated call when a driver decided to start doing donuts in front of the officers....
18
Nov
Antioch Police to Get Extra Pay for Extra Work in Problem Areas
Antioch Police Department officers will be paid double for working extra shifts as part of an effort to reduce a recent surge in violence. ...
