"Ground Rules" for Oakland Public Safety Committee Hearing on Police Brutality

by mark

Fri, Apr 25, 2003 1:03AM

Citing city liability, the Oakland City Attorney recommends some "ground rules" for the Public Safety Committee hearing on police brutality at the Apr. 7th APL protest.

CITY OF OAKLAND



ONE FRANK H. OGAWA PLAZA ? 6TH FLOOR ? OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA 94612



Office of the City Attorney

John A. Russo

City Attorney

(510) 238-3601

FAX: (510) 238-6500

TTY/TDD: (510) 238-7367



April 29, 2003



PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

Oakland, California



Re: April 29, 2003 Public Hearing on Police Response to April 7, 2003 Protests at the Port of Oakland



Chairperson Reid and Members of the Public Safety Committee:



Due to liability and personnel issues related to the April 7, 2003 events, the City Attorney's Office recommends the following ground rules for the conduct of the April 29, 2003 hearing:

No testimony from officers
No admissions against interest
No fact finding
No legal conclusions
No cross examination of police


Representatives of the City Attorney's Office will be present to provide legal advice and counsel to the committee.



Respectfully submitted,



JOHN A. RUSSO

City Attorney

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