Oakland Police Misses Key Reform Deadline | San Jose News

Oakland’s police department is on shaky ground as it fails to meet its internal affairs investigation deadline for the first time in years, jeopardizing its bid to exit federal oversight just weeks before a pivotal court hearing. Despite past progress and judicial optimism, the department’s 83% compliance rate falls short of the required 85%, sparking disappointment among original litigators who question when it’s truly time to return control to the city. Compounding the issue, officers face new charges for theft and fraud, further complicating Oakland’s path to reform and full autonomy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/09/15/oakland-police-department-court-oversight-compliance/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/76861a0e3bacffde Report issues to [email protected].