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The Oakland Privacy Commission approved the Stingray policy at City Hall on October 20, 2016.

Cell-site simulator policy approved by Oakland Privacy Commission

Oakland is set to become a model city after passing one of the nation’s first cell-site simulator policies.

By Emily Thomas on October 24, 2016
The Oakland Privacy Advisory Commission convened at City Hall on October 6.

Oakland’s privacy commission gets closer to policy on Stingray surveillance device

Oakland’s Privacy Advisory Commission inches closer to passing the city’s first policy on cell site simulators.

By Emily Thomas on October 11, 2016
Oakland Police Department officers train in a terrorist and hostage scenario during Urban Shield.

Urban Shield disaster training program draws protestors

The 10th annual Urban Shield training and equipment expo sparks a major debate about the militarization of first responders in Oakland.

By Emily Thomas on September 13, 2016
Red dots on the Calls for Service App pin point crime reports within the last 24 hours. This screenshot was taken on the morning of Wednesday, September 7.

Oakland’s IT Department: In-house innovation

With rising demands for more accountability, Oakland’s IT Department is building tools to make police investigations run more efficiently with the help of citizens.

By Emily Thomas on September 11, 2016

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