Oakland police oversight board wants stricter rules on militarized equipment

Faced with mounting criticism from community advocates over what they perceive as the warlike takeover of their streets, the Oakland Police Commission is proposing unprecedented regulations over the police department’s purchase and use of militarized equipment.

Faced with mounting criticism from community advocates over what they perceive as the warlike takeover of their streets, the Oakland Police Commission is proposing unprecedented regulations over the police department’s purchase and use of militarized equipment.