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Jaime Omar Yassin

Jaime Omar Yassin

"Transparent" Police Commission Process on Chief Hiring Leaves More Mystery than Transparency

"Transparent" Police Commission Process on Chief Hiring Leaves More Mystery than Transparency

Audience without Participation A community forum for Police Chief candidates put on by an ad hoc committee within the Oakland Police Commission [OPC] left more questions than it answered Thursday night. The meeting, billed by OPC Chair Marsha Peterson as a “transparent” opportunity for a preliminary round slate of candidates

Notable Items at Committees Tuesday, 2/26

Notable Items at Committees Tuesday, 2/26

A non-exhaustive list of notable legislation coming before committees Tuesday Finance Committee Tuesday, 9:30am $1MM State Grant for Uncommon Law for pro bono legal defense for residents navigating the parole process. The money is a state grant intended for the organization which focuses on providing legal services. Enhanced Infrastructure

Cellebrite Cellphone Cracking Tech Finally Gets Oversight after Years of OPD Use; Confusion Reigns During Last Minute Records Retention Policy Discussion; Council Steps Back from Trades-Backed Labor Rider for Measure U Funding

Cellebrite Cellphone Cracking Tech Finally Gets Oversight after Years of OPD Use; Confusion Reigns During Last Minute Records Retention Policy Discussion; Council Steps Back from Trades-Backed Labor Rider for Measure U Funding

OPD Use Policy for Israeli Cellphone Cracking Tech Begins Approval Process after Years of Operating Without City-Mandated Policy In November, as anti-genocide protesters began their advocacy at Oakland’s City Council to pass a resolution supporting a Gaza ceasefire, the OPD was quietly introducing a use policy for it’s

Worst Police Academy Enrollment in Years; Building Trades Fail to Link New Measure U Funding to Labor Agreement; Grand Opening/Closing for CHP "Surge"

Worst Police Academy Enrollment in Years; Building Trades Fail to Link New Measure U Funding to Labor Agreement; Grand Opening/Closing for CHP "Surge"

OPD Struggles with Worst Academy Performance in Years A staffing update at the Public Safety committee meeting Tuesday revealed that Oakland’s current police academy is struggling with one of the smallest class sizes in academy history; the low attendance follows several poorly attended and graduating Oakland police academies. The

What's Up at Council Committees This Week

Finance, Tuesday 9:30am Cancelled Public Works/OakDOT, Tuesday 11:30am Moeller Brothers Repair Contract The Committee will consider a three year, $1MM/year auto body/collision repair company with Moeller Brothers in San Leandro, the provider of those services for the City’s heavy and light vehicle fleet through

Governor’s Announcement on Oakland CHP Brings up Questions on ALPR Program and Independent Deployment

Governor’s Announcement on Oakland CHP Brings up Questions on ALPR Program and Independent Deployment

Last October, City Council passed a use policy and authorization for a go-to stationary Flock ALPR system...that placement appears to have never happened.

What's Happening at Council Tuesday, 2/6/2024

What's Happening at Council Tuesday, 2/6/2024

Another short council meeting, following a trend in the new year of canceled committee and Council meetings and short Council agendas. Here's the big items: Council Weighs $0 Lease of Clinton Square Community Center to Trybe Inc. for Community Programming in Bid to Revive Moribund Community Anchor Council