September 30, 2026

Federal Oversight of Oakland Police Department Ends After 23 Years

Judge William Orrick ended federal monitoring, which began in 2003 after a police brutality scandal.
The Oakland Police Department achieved compliance with all 51 mandated reforms, according to a recent report.
Despite concerns about ongoing misconduct investigations, the judge emphasized the need to allow the department to move forward.

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