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.
Jon Holtzman to Present on Police Arbitration at Labor and Employment Relations Association Conference
Continuing a series of speaking engagements focused on public safety reform, RPLG Founding Partner Jon Holtzman will join a panel at the 44th Collective Bargaining and Arbitration Conference to discuss police arbitration.
Jon Holtzman and Linda Ross to Give Presentation on Pension Law Hosted by Sacramento County Bar Association
The presentation will cover developments in public pension law, the “California Rule,” and key decisions recently made by the California Supreme Court.
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Renne Public Law Group Hosts Webinar on Use-Of-Force Policies and Police Oversight Models, Second Session in Six-Week Public Safety Reform and Innovation Webinar Series GalleryRenne Public Law Group Hosts Webinar on Use-Of-Force Policies and Police Oversight Models, Second Session in Six-Week Public Safety Reform and Innovation Webinar Series
Renne Public Law Group Hosts Webinar on Use-Of-Force Policies and Police Oversight Models, Second Session in Six-Week Public Safety Reform and Innovation Webinar Series
During the session, panelists highlighted the need for improved officer training, better collaboration and communication between those most interested in reform, and the creation of police oversight bodies that are transparent, legitimate and fully resourced.
Renne Public Law Group and the Institute for Local Government Announce Public Safety Reform and Innovation Webinar Series
Featuring presentations by policymakers, former police chiefs, experts in alternatives to traditional approaches, and community advocates, the series will focus on exploring current reform and restructuring efforts and identifying actionable steps to implement change.
Founding Partner Jon Holtzman Joins San Francisco Bar Association Annual Labor and Employment Conference Panel
Public Law Group Founding Partner Jon Holtzman will join a panel of police reform experts to discuss “Police Reform: Can Unions and Management Play a Constructive Role?” at the 2021 Annual Labor and Employment Conference.
Jon Holtzman and Julian Gross Present at 2021 League of California Cities City Managers Conference
RPLG Founding Partner Jon Holtzman and Partner Julian Gross shared their expertise on issues of concern to local government leaders at the League of California Cities City Managers Conference.
Founding Partner Jon Holtzman Speaks at Berkeley Law Webinar on the Role of Labor Relations in Police Reform
On Jan. 29, 2021, RPLG founding partner Jon Holtzman joined 14 attorneys, judges, professors and policy experts via the Berkeley Center for Law and Work for a five-hour webinar exploring labor relations law as an avenue for police reform.