New Lancaster Police Department Will Lend Sheriff’s Deputies a Helping Hand
For the first time next year, Lancaster residents will see their own police officers patrolling city streets.
Mayor Slams Newsom’s Face Mask Order as Police and Sheriffs Refuse to Enforce
You knew it was coming.
How Three California Cities Revamped Their Use-of-Force Policies
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Stockton offer some lessons on how to reduce deadly use of force.
Leaks, Mysteries, and Conspiracy Theories Follow SF Public Defender’s Death
Is San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi being smeared in death because of his history of criticizing the SFPD?
Allegations Against Beverly Hills Police Chief Have Cost $2.3 Million and Counting
Since 2016, at least 20 current or former police officials have filed complaints or lawsuits against Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli. That number could top 30 by the end of the year.
What’s Causing Sky-High Property Crime in San Francisco?
The numbers are troubling. Last year, San Francisco had the highest per capita property crime rate of any major city in the U.S., continuing a trend we’ve seen for the last couple of years.
Plaintiffs Say San Jose PD’s Sex Sting Operations Targeted LGBT
Five gay men are accusing the San Jose Police Department of targeting them in sex sting operations because of their sexual orientation back in 2014 and 2015.
Judge Excoriates Oakland for Mishandling of Police Sex Scandal
On Monday, Judge Thelton Henderson ordered Oakland city attorneys to appear in court to explain the severe mishandling of a sexual misconduct investigation involving cops and an underage prostitute.
Sacramento Selects New Police Chief
The City of Sacramento is set to hire its first African American Chief of Police.
Report: Redding Fires Its Police Chief (UPDATED)
Paoletti has served as the city's top cop since 2011.