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The Answer to Police Militarization is Voting

The Answer to Police Militarization is Voting City Hall, Police 2 Responses »

Aug 162014

All this week in Ferguson, a suburb of St. Louis, not too unlike San Leandro, we have seen the consequences of the militarization of police. Peaceful protesters are met with tear gas, batons and even guns. When some people take advantage of the situation to loot, the Police, rather than protect the businesses, used it as an excuse to further repress the protesters. Meanwhile, the civilian authorities back the police and excuse their behavior. After talking to San Leandro City Manager Chris Zapata, it became clear that he would support the SLPD no matter what they would do. When I [Continue Reading]

Council Meeting on Marina Development & Police Expansion

Council Meeting on Marina Development & Police Expansion City Hall, Council Meeting Notes, Police 2 Responses »

Jul 292014

These are Mike Katz-Lacabe notes/tweets on the July 28th San Leandro City Council meeting on the Marina/Shoreline development and expansion of the San Leandro Police Department headquarters. These notes are provided because the Council no longer produces minutes of its meetings. Once again, Mike Katz-Lacabe and Mia Ousley were the only two City Council candidates present at the meeting. San Leandro City Council work session on shoreline fund and police space needs starts now – without Councilmember Michael Gregory. Marina Dredging needed for channels to San Leandro Marina every 4 years and berths every 8 years. Siltation rate for San [Continue Reading]

SLPD: White Lies or Incompetent Record Keeping?

SLPD: White Lies or Incompetent Record Keeping? Police No Responses »

Mar 032014

The San Leandro Police Department, and in particular Chief Sandra Spagnoli, have never quite understood the difference between pushing propaganda and outright lying. So when Lt. Randy Brandt sent out this tweet: Our press release today asked citizens to call in suspicious activity & multiple calls came in. No arrests yet but we are working together. — SLPD Randy Brandt (@REBSLPD) February 20, 2014 in reference to this press release, I was suspicious. So I tweeted back: @REBSLPD It sounds like it’s time for a CPRA request to see what San Leandro citizens consider “suspicious”. #SanLeandro — San Leandro Talk [Continue Reading]

Chief Spagnoli Suggests Police Narcotics Officer Stole Marijuana from Evidence Room

Chief Spagnoli Suggests Police Narcotics Officer Stole Marijuana from Evidence Room Police 2 Responses »

Dec 312013

San Leandro Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli has kept mum for years about the arrest and conviction of SLPD officer Jason Fredriksson on charges of furnishing a pound of marijuana to a confidential informant, with whom he was having an affair, for her to sell. Fredriksson was turned in by a family member of the informant. The SLPD initially proved reluctant to investigate the charges, but the family member pressed on and Fredriksson was eventually arrested. Despite solid evidence against him, the fact that he was involved with a CI and the amount of marijuana involved, Fredriksson ultimately was given a [Continue Reading]

San Leandro Resident Accuses Chief Spagnoli of Misinformation

San Leandro Resident Accuses Chief Spagnoli of Misinformation City Hall, Police, Transparency 2 Responses »

Oct 292013

San Leandro resident Cynthia Chandler posted this open letter today to Mayor Stephen Cassidy‘s Facebook page. Ms Chandler is a professor of law at Golden Gate University. As a survivor of violence and as a resident concerned with public safety and ensuring our city uses its resources wisely, I am concerned that Chief Spagnoli is engaging in hyperbole and misinformation to promote her personal agenda. I am writing to ask you to take action by ensuring police chiefs are not permitted to craft city ordinances (advise, but not craft). Last night at the District 5 & 6 community meeting, Chief [Continue Reading]

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