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Oakland police on track to exit federal oversight by September, judge says
During Wednesday's light-hearted hearing, Oakland Police Department leaders, city staff, attorneys, and residents also appeared hopeful that the department's federal oversight is nearing its end. But many acknowledged there's still work left to do to ensure OPD remains compliant with the tasks mandated by the Negotiated Settlement Agreement, the deal Oakland struck in 2003 to settle the Riders lawsuit.
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During Wednesday's light-hearted hearing, Oakland Police Department leaders, city staff, attorneys, and residents also appeared hopeful that the department's federal oversight is nearing its end. But many acknowledged there's still work left to do to ensure OPD remains compliant with the tasks mandated by the Negotiated Settlement Agreement, the deal Oakland struck in 2003 to settle the Riders lawsuit.
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According to ABC7 Bay Area’s linked item, Oakland police on track to exit federal oversight by September, judge says, During Wednesday’s light-hearted hearing, Oakland Police Department leaders, city staff, attorneys, and residents also appeared hopeful that the department’s federal oversight is nearing its end. But many acknowledged there’s still work left to do to ensure OPD remains compliant with the tasks mandated by the Negotiated Settlement Agreement, the deal Oakland struck in 2003 to settle the Riders lawsuit.
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