Q&A: What’s the future of police accountability?
Originally reported by The Oaklandside — 2025-09-09
The article discusses Mac Muir’s perspective on police accountability, focusing on his experiences as an investigator and his current role in Oakland’s civilian police watchdog. Muir emphasizes the importance of civilian oversight and constitutional policing amid a backlash against reform efforts.
Key Facts
- Mac Muir returned to Oakland in 2023 to run the city’s civilian police watchdog.
- Muir spent two years rebuilding the Community Police Review Agency, hiring investigators, developing a new case management system, and managing high-profile reviews of police misconduct.
- His book ‘Cop Cop’ provides insights into investigating police misconduct.
- There is an ongoing backlash against police reform efforts.
Incident Details
| Location | Oakland |
| Department | Oakland Police Department |
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Q&A: What’s the future of police accountability? — The Oaklandside
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