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Will Pittsburg Police announce reforms by the end of 2024?
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Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Official police department announcements, credible media sources
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Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed Against Pittsburg Police for 2022 Incident
May 28, 2024, 11:43 PM
A federal lawsuit has been filed by Ashton Porter against the Pittsburg Police Department, alleging excessive force and civil rights violations during a 2022 incident. Porter claims he was shot twice, pepper sprayed, and tear-gassed by police while experiencing a mental health crisis in a hotel room. The lawsuit highlights that the defendant, a former officer, is set to plead guilty to a felony. The East Bay police department is already under federal investigation.
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No change • 33%
New Police Chief appointed • 33%
Major reshuffling of top brass • 34%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Commissioner resigns • 25%
No change in leadership • 25%
New mental health training head appointed • 25%
Other changes in leadership • 25%
Before July 1, 2024 • 33%
Between July 1 and July 15, 2024 • 33%
After July 15, 2024 • 33%
Chief of Police replaced • 50%
No change in leadership • 50%
