Youth & Police: Building Community Trust
Youth Radio brought together young people, community leaders and representatives from police departments throughout the East Bay for a candid discussion about building trust and safety in our communities.
Cops
The Brutal Opinion on Cops in Society
I interviewed people on the streets of Oakland about the subject of cops in society and the role of racial bias, and then I interviewed a police officer.
School District Polices School Cops
The academic year came to a close last week for Oakland public schools. When classes begin in the fall, the district will have new policies limiting police activity in schools. Youth Radio’s Joi Smith commentator applauds the change.
Oakland Rejects Youth Curfew
Oakland recently denied a youth curfew for the third time. Oakland City Councilmember Noel Gallo’s proposal suggested that kids not be allowed on the streets between 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. everyday and 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on school days.
Q&A: New Commanding Officer For Hollenbeck Division On Community Policing, Connecting With Latino culture
After 24 years with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Captain Martín Baeza has returned to the Hollenbeck division, where he first started his career.
COPsync911 Aims For Faster Response To School Emergencies
A new law enforcement communication service became available to schools this week to ensure safety on school campuses.
Cops Don’t Snitch, Why Should We?
I’ve seen people get jumped and I kept my mouth shut. I’m not a bad person, but I don’t try…