Palo Alto
Council gives police auditor larger role
By the Daily Post staff Anytime a Palo Alto police officer points a gun at someone, the incident will be reviewed by then city’s independent police auditor, City Council decided […]
Independent Police Auditor
Palo Alto
Council looks at expanding the role of the police auditor
BY SARA TABIN Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto City Council is considering whether to expand the role of the independent police auditor. In 2006, Palo Alto City Council hired […]
Opinion
Opinion: Council not using tool to rein in police
OPINION BY DAVE PRICE Daily Post Editor Palo Altans have reason to be concerned about a series of cases accusing the city’s police officers. • On Nov. 18, City Council […]
Palo Alto
Cop’s use of n-word led to investigation that never became public
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto police Capt. Zach Perron was investigated for using a racial slur while speaking to a black officer — and the probe […]
Palo Alto
Auditor says police used excessive force on youth
BY ALLISON LEVITSKY Daily Post Staff Writer Palo Alto police officers violated department policy when they used excessive force on a minor, according to a report by the department’s independent […]