Posts Tagged ‘Anne Kirkpatrick’
Oakland has spent millions fighting former police chief’s successful lawsuit
Oakland has spent almost $2.9 million to date to defend a wrongful termination lawsuit brought by former police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick. A federal jury last Saturday, finding the city had no grounds to fire Kirkpatrick, awarded her $337,645 in damages — an amount equal to a year’s compensation. Ryan Richardson, Oakland special counsel, said the…
Read MoreOakland to vote on stronger police oversight
The measure represents a turning point for the Oakland Police Commission, the civilian body that oversees the Oakland Police Department.
Read MoreCouncil approves $300,000 salary for police chief, locals protest Promised Land closure
Tension between residents and city council grew at Tuesday night’s meeting when councilmembers passed controversial resolutions including paying nearly $300,000 a year to city’s new police chief and establishing cell-site simulator which can be used by police officers. Protestors also gathered and spoke against city’s demolishing a self-organized homeless camp by force last Thursday.
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