Posts Tagged ‘Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council’
Residents pack open forum to discuss crime surge in the Temescal area
An open forum Monday night at Homeroom in North Oakland drew nearly a hundred concerned residents who packed into the restaurant and onto the surrounding sidewalks to discuss the Temescal area’s recent surge in crime.
Read MoreCrime Prevention Month reminds neighbors to stay vigilant
As part of National Crime Prevention Month this October, the Oakland Police Department is collaborating with the city’s Neighborhood Services Coordinators to promote awareness of issues such as victimization, volunteerism and creating safer communities.
Read MoreOakland’s community policing program fears possible cuts
With Oakland facing a projected $25 million deficit for 2010, the city’s Community Police Advisory Board voiced concern Wednesday that the 13 civilian staff members in the police department’s community policing program might be dismissed.
Read MoreOakland police are making a dent in retaliation gang war
By SHILANDA WOOLRIDGE Undercover work by the Oakland police has cleared the streets of many of the gang leaders,
Read MoreTemescal neighborhood is on watch
By SHILANDA WOOLRIDGE Crime in Temescal is down, but residents have a few reasons to keep an eye out.
Read MoreBushrod neighborhood seeks ceasefire in retaliation war
By SHILANDA WOOLRIDGE Summer may not bring heat to the weather in North Oakland, but it’s bringing heat to the streets.
Read MoreTemescal neighbors appeal to Housing Authority police
Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council members look for help with some of the ongoing trouble spots. Click here for the story.
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