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Opinion: Community reduced crime in Oakland, not policing

Community-based solutions create public safety.

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Media stereotypes and crime reporting doesn’t help public safety

Journalists and community members gathered in Oakland on September 12 to discuss public safety, news coverage, and racial stereotypes.

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Since Stop AAPI Hate, some Oakland Chinatown residents are rethinking crime prevention

A nationwide rise in anti-Asian hate crimes in 2021 spurred demands for more policing. Today, some Oakland Chinatown residents say their thoughts on public safety have evolved.

Talk of the Town: Is crime surging in Oakland? How has it affected how you live?

With reports of increased crime in Oakland, how are residents adjusting how they live and move about the Town?

Talk of the Town: Do you feel safe in Oakland?

Public safety dominates headlines about the Town. Ansel Troy asks commuters at Fruitvale BART Forbes magazine ranked Oakland as the 11th most dangerous city in the United States. Ansel Troy asked commuters how they feel about their safety?

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Rethinking Youth Violence: Separating Fact from Fiction in Amid Growing Concerns

A so-called “surge in violence” by teens is leading cities to crack down, but youth advocates say they’re going about it the wrong way

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Violence in Oakland: ‘We Can Fix This’
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What Counts: In Conversation about Public Safety
Remembering Dirk Tillotson
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