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Oakland police, lawmakers grapple with officer staffing shortage

Oakland police, lawmakers grapple with officer staffing shortage

A new report from the Oakland City Council’s public safety committee show the city’s police force has shrunk dramatically over the past several years, despite efforts to recruit and retain officers. Brad Hamilton reports on what’s being done to reverse the trend.

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