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Grand jury: Police training falls short
The Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury released a report Wednesday on police and mental health with recommendations that can help law enforcement.Read More
SFPD taps mental health pros for crisis response
Mental health professionals will soon respond to the scene of police confrontations with people who might be mentally ill or under the influence.Read More
Fresh force limits placed on SF police
The San Francisco Police Commission unanimously approved a new policy that appeared to give community advocates and civil rights groups much of what they hoped for.Read More
SF police reforms emphasize de-escalation
Police training will now emphasize the need for time, distance and de-escalation in dealing with armed suspects in an effort to avoid officer-involved shootings.Read More
Feds say no charges for Andy Lopez’s killer
The U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI have concluded no criminal charges should be filed against Sonoma County sheriff's deputy Erick Gelhaus for the fatal shooting of 13-year-old...Read More
Oakland protests occupy City Hall
Protesters against police killings marched through Oakland Tuesday afternoon, taking over Oakland City Hall, entering a Laney College cafeteria, and briefly blocking an on-ramp to Interstate Highway 880. About 200 demonstrators...Read More
Police unions denounce ‘vilification’ of police
Three Bay Area police unions issued a call Tuesday for "constructive dialogue" and an end to the "vilification" of police officers.Read More
Federal probe sought in Salinas police shootings
Civil rights attorney John Burris has asked federal officials to look into the fatal shootings of four Hispanic men by Salinas police.Read More
Salinas police shootings wound trust of community
Salinas police are bringing in federal help to facilitate dialogue with a frustrated community.Read More