Announcements
San Francisco Chronicle remembers Louise Renne’s role in stopping discrimination at the Olympic Club: Women couldn’t join Olympic Club 30 years ago. Now it’s hosting U.S. Women’s Open
RPLG has formed a multi-disciplinary Public Safety Reform and Innovations Group to serve as a resource for public agencies navigating this complicated and urgent issue.
News
New Appellate Decision Makes Clear that POBRA Cannot Shield Police Misconduct from Public Scrutiny
Although it is a small step, a recent appellate decision involving the City of Oakland carries significant promise for ensuring that local public agencies and civilian oversight boards can fully investigate allegations of police misconduct to ensure integrity in policing and maintain community trust.
How Cities Are Addressing Police Reform
In the wake of George Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police officers last May, public entities across the nation – including many cities and counties – have started the process of re-examining policing and public safety models amidst demands for reform, restructuring and racial and economic justice.
Jon Holtzman and Jamal Anderson Present on Police Reform at City Attorneys Conference
On Friday, May 14, RPLG Founding Partner Jon Holtzman and Senior Associate Jamal Anderson presented on police reform at the League of California Cities annual City Attorneys Conference. The presentation explored the wide range of initiatives and policy changes on the table for cities addressing police reform in California.