Redding Police Department Releases Video Briefing on the Shooting of David Schaeffer
A video announcement that includes body camera footage has just been released by RPD. The briefing includes only snippets of footage, some without sound.
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Local Activism Highlights Missing and Murdered Indigenous People in what is now known as Shasta County
This week, local Tribal members led a prayer walk to demand justice for missing and murdered Native people, particularly those local to the North State.
New CEO Takes Charge at Shasta County’s Superior Court
Effective today, Cody Stenderup has begun serving as the Court Executive Officer at the six-story courthouse in Redding. She was previously the Assistant CEO under Melissa Fowler-Bradley, who announced her retirement Friday, May 2.
Anderson Man Shot by Redding Police in March is now in Shasta County Custody
After being shot by police David Schaeffer was not arrested. The decision was made to save the County money on his medical care. He's since been treated at two hospitals, arrested in Nevada, and extradited back to Shasta.
Prop 1 Funding Could Bring New Behavioral Health Facility to Shasta County
A group of healthcare providers and public officials from across the County are applying for state-provided mental health funding. They're appealing to the public for feedback on what the community needs as they move closer to a September grant deadline.
RPD Citizen Academy: Power and Consent Through a Law Enforcement Lens
During week 2 RPD shared information about contact, detainment, arrest and use of force. The material was based on the Peace Officers Standards and Training material, which California police must routinely renew to remain credentialed.
David Schaeffer, Man Shot and Injured by Redding Officers in March, was just Arrested in Nevada
The identity of the person shot by Redding Police officers sixteen days ago was released today by the District Attorney’s Office. After being shot, Schaeffer was released from the hospital without the knowledge of law enforcement, and later arrested in Reno.
Harmeet Dhillon Joins Federal Department of Justice. She’s Connected to a Chico Suit over Parental Rights.
Dhillon is the founder of the Center for American Liberty, which is representing a Chico parent in a lawsuit over parental rights. The suit was just resurrected by a federal court of appeals.
Redding Police Department’s Citizen Academy Kicks Off with Facility Tour
During the first week of the Redding Police Department's Citizen Academy, select members of the public were offered a tour of RPD facilities.
Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Team Issues Initial Response to Redding Police Shooting
Key details of the shooting were shared in a press release. Those details could be confirmed by body camera footage once that information is publicly released.