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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.
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.
Redding Police Officer Shoots and Injures Man in Parking Lot Near Safeway
According to RPD, a wanted suspect fled in their vehicle after being shot by an officer. They crashed nearby and were transported to the hospital. Further details about the incident will be revealed, along with body camera footage, within the next 45 days.
Staffing and Data Needs Hold Center Stage at Second Shasta County Public Safety Meeting
Supervisors heard from criminal justice leaders who continued to emphasize their need for more staffing. Issues with records management and data sharing also figured prominently in the conversation. Solutions for both are possible, but will take money to implement.
The Redding Police Department is No Longer Sharing Arrested Suspects’ Faces on Social Media. Here’s Why.
The decision occurred shortly after a report from Shasta Scout that documented the practice’s legal and ethical issues. Further reporting shows that California’s chief law enforcement agency had already informed RPD, along with other local agencies, that the practice is illegal.
Sharing Few Details, Shasta County Sheriff’s Office Says Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain Case is now Homicide Investigation
County authorities said details they’ve learned indicate that Saelee-McCain was killed. They’re asking the public for help identifying a person of interest.
Redding Council Moves Closer to Difficult Decisions During Second Budget Workshop
A plan is slowly materializing that will close the City’s $5 million budget gap next year. Proposed changes will reduce police positions and cut spending on tourism marketing but not result in any layoffs.
Using Suspects’ Faces, RPD Weaves Compellingly Pro-Police Narratives. It’s a Practice that’s Known to Cause Harm.
The Redding Police Department regularly issues social media “news releases” about suspects that have been arrested. Shasta Scout's analysis showed the social media posts do more to boost RPD's image than increase public safety. They’re legal, but only just.
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.
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.
Redding Police Officer Shoots and Injures Man in Parking Lot Near Safeway
According to RPD, a wanted suspect fled in their vehicle after being shot by an officer. They crashed nearby and were transported to the hospital. Further details about the incident will be revealed, along with body camera footage, within the next 45 days.
Staffing and Data Needs Hold Center Stage at Second Shasta County Public Safety Meeting
Supervisors heard from criminal justice leaders who continued to emphasize their need for more staffing. Issues with records management and data sharing also figured prominently in the conversation. Solutions for both are possible, but will take money to implement.
The Redding Police Department is No Longer Sharing Arrested Suspects’ Faces on Social Media. Here’s Why.
The decision occurred shortly after a report from Shasta Scout that documented the practice’s legal and ethical issues. Further reporting shows that California’s chief law enforcement agency had already informed RPD, along with other local agencies, that the practice is illegal.
Sharing Few Details, Shasta County Sheriff’s Office Says Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain Case is now Homicide Investigation
County authorities said details they’ve learned indicate that Saelee-McCain was killed. They’re asking the public for help identifying a person of interest.
Redding Council Moves Closer to Difficult Decisions During Second Budget Workshop
A plan is slowly materializing that will close the City’s $5 million budget gap next year. Proposed changes will reduce police positions and cut spending on tourism marketing but not result in any layoffs.
Using Suspects’ Faces, RPD Weaves Compellingly Pro-Police Narratives. It’s a Practice that’s Known to Cause Harm.
The Redding Police Department regularly issues social media “news releases” about suspects that have been arrested. Shasta Scout's analysis showed the social media posts do more to boost RPD's image than increase public safety. They’re legal, but only just.