Juzgué el podcast de Gavin Newsom antes de escucharlo. Entonces me di cuenta de que yo era parte del problema.
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Perspectivas y Experiencias de los Latinos sobre el Idioma Español
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Historias Locales

Auditoría: Oakland administra mal los recursos tecnológicos policiacos

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08 August 2012 elena Print Email
Una auditoría reciente a la ciudad de Oakland llevada a cabo por la la oficina de la Auditora Courtney Ruby reveló que Oakland gastó dinero de los impuestos de los contribuyentes sin llevar a cabo una apropiada verificación y diligencia para asegurar que las compras tecnológicas cubrirían exitosamente las necesidades de seguridad pública de la ciudad.

La Policía de Oakland gastó $1.87 millones en sistemas que nunca fueron utilizados o subutilizados ---  

Una auditoría llevada a cabo por la Auditora de la Ciudad Courtney Ruby ha revelado que al menos $1.87 millones de dólares fueron gastados en la compra de sistemas de tecnología policiacos que nunca fueron utilizados ($1.3 millones) o que fueron subutilizados ($0.5 millones).

Audit: Oakland mismanaged police technology

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“Oakland is experiencing a public safety crisis, yet the City has drawn down our very limited financial resources on some police technology systems without significant benefit to the citizens of Oakland,” said City Auditor Ruby. “Purchasing any technology system requires careful planning and coordination; otherwise you end up just throwing money at a problem as this audit showed.”

Oakland Police spent $1.87 million on systems that were never used or underused ---  

An audit by Oakland City Auditor Courtney Ruby has revealed that at least $1.87 million was spent on police technology systems that were never used ($1.3 million) or underused ($0.5 million). The audit reviewed Oakland Police Department’s (OPD) purchasing and technology management during fiscal years 2006-07 through 2010-11, including the support services provided by the Department of Information Technology (DIT).

Reaching for the stars

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Astronaut Jose M. Hernandez at U.S.S. Hornet in Alameda.

Hispanic engineer, astronaut a product of rare ambition ---  

On July 21, the U.S.S. Hornet in Alameda commemorated the 43rd anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing. A highlight of the commemoration event aboard the historic aircraft carrier was an unveiling of a special exhibit featuring former astronaut Jose M. Hernandez, who addressed the attending crowd before joining a meet and greet session.

Crime figures: Stats and strategy in Oakland

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21 July 2012 Visión Hispana Print Email
Oakland’s main crime strategy is to target violence prevention efforts in the neighborhoods most impacted by violent crime. Business owners comment on progress and reality on the street. Photo: Rig Galvez

In early June, Oakland Police Chief Howard Jordan announced a significant reduction in crime during the previous 30 days. Citywide, -Burglaries were down 20%, -Robberies were down 24%, -Property Crimes were down 18% and -Violent Crimes were down 14%.

Chief Jordan attributed the reduction to enhanced community involvement, implementing additional resources and crime strategies, and partnerships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. An example of the Oakland Police Department’s partnerships is Project Gideon III, a law enforcement initiative involving federal Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents and their collaboration with OPD officers.