Santa Rita Jail inmate dies one week after suicide attempt
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Leonard Brown, an inmate at Santa Rita Jail, died March 15 at a Pleasanton hospital — one week after attempting suicide in his cell.
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Alameda County ADA lawsuit settlement prompts controversy
U.S. Magistrate Nathanael Cousins approved a consent decree that went into effect Monday, placing Santa Rita Jail under external oversight, ending a 2018 lawsuit that alleged mental health abuse in the jail.
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Inmates object to proposed settlement in Santa Rita Jail lawsuit
Community organizations representing incarcerated people in Babu v. County of Alameda held a press conference Wednesday to discuss objections to a proposed settlement.
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Alameda County ICE transfers decrease as sheriff’s office continues cooperation
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office has not transferred any people to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in 2021, according to a spokesperson from the office, but the sheriff is continuing to collaborate with the immigration agency in certain cases.
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COVID-19 cases in Santa Rita Jail surge as vaccine rates fall behind
COVID-19 cases surged at Santa Rita Jail, according to Sgt. Ray Kelly, a spokesperson for the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office.
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‘Lead with compassion’: Yesenia Sanchez runs for Alameda County sheriff
A veteran of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, Yesenia Sanchez is running for Alameda County sheriff based on accountability and community engagement.
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Bay Area community members continue search for missing Berkeley runner
Nearly 200 law enforcement officers, professional searchers and support staff with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office conducted an extensive search for missing Berkeley runner Philip Kreycik on Sunday.
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Berkeley Police Review Commission revamps warrant procedures
Berkeley’s Police Review Commission, or PRC, revamped warrant procedures and discussed potential COVID-19 vaccination mandates for police officers, among other issues, during Thursday evening’s meeting.
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Berkeley police, UCPD patrol Black Lives Matter protests in other cities
Police officers from the Berkeley Police Department and UCPD have been patrolling Black Lives Matter protests in other cities around the Bay Area.
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15 inmates at Santa Rita Jail test positive for COVID-19
As of Sunday, Santa Rita Jail has 15 inmates who have tested positive for the coronavirus. Concerns about conditions inside the jail have led attorneys and leaders from faith-based community organizations to urge reductions in the jail’s population.
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