February 18, 2020

Anti-domestic violence program to be widened

Armed with data showing its effectiveness, District Attorney Dave Clegg said this week he wants to take the “Intimate Partner Violence Intervention” [IPVI] program countywide.

February 11, 2020

On violence, learn from other cities

The cities that have been the most successful in reducing gun violence have effectively used focused deterrence by targeting repeat violent offenders who are most likely to shoot others and those most likely to be shot to prevent retaliation.

January 31, 2020

The Oakland Police Department May Be Violating International Human Rights Law

The Oakland Police Department’s failure to make arrests in the homicides of black members of the community as well as to provide support and assistance to family members without discrimination is arguably a violation of international human rights law,  according to a report released yesterday.

January 27, 2020

Mistrust of police major contributor of gun violence in US: Report

In many major US cities, acts of police brutality have eroded trust, making residents less likely to place their trust in law enforcement and more likely to seek vigilante justice, based on the study by Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.