Oakland City Council approves James Beere’s three-year police chief contract
Oakland’s City Council approved James Beere’s employment agreement July 21, formalizing his move from interim to permanent police chief effective Aug. 1, 2026.
Police Reform
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Federal monitor issues 14th report on Puerto Rico police reform case
The Federal Police Monitor of Puerto Rico has published its 14th report in the federal case overseeing reform of the Puerto Rico Police Bureau. The report covers October 2025 through March 2026.
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Minneapolis police reform monitor says Internal Affairs backlog slows progress
Minneapolis MN – A June 15 monitor report says the city made progress on policy and training, but Internal Affairs delays still slow reform.