police shootings

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…

6 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

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…

10 years ago

Salinas police shootings wound trust of community

Salinas police are bringing in federal help to facilitate dialogue with a frustrated community.

10 years ago

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