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Laney issues safety advisory after vehicle theft in parking lot
Li Khan, Editor in Chief
• July 12, 2024
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Breaking: PCCD appoints former San Leandro police chief to Interim Executive Director of Public Safety
Abdul Pridgen will lead the district’s community-based safety program
Li Khan, Editor in Chief
• June 21, 2024
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VC of General Services retires
New security survey, search for PCCD General Counsel, and more announced today
Eliot Faine, Staff Writer
• April 22, 2024
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Knowledge Saves Lives to receive new contract for security study
Isabelly Sabô Barbosa, Social Media Editor
• April 8, 2024
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Sunshine Week 2024: Spotlighting public records
A multi-year investigation into public records related to campus security, public funds, and more
Li Khan, Editor in Chief
• March 17, 2024
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PCCD public safety director Tim Thomas pleads no contest, receives six months probation for battery charge
PRA update: Thomas ‘did not apply/request to work remotely’ on day of DUI/concealed carry charge, district says
Lylah Schmedel, Managing Editor
• March 13, 2024
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PCCD Trustees to vote on $6 million Marina contract
$63.7 million amendment to BCC’s Milvia Street Expansion also on agenda
Sam O'Neil, Associate Editor
• February 27, 2024
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PCCD public safety director placed on leave pending resignation
Announcement comes hours after recent court hearing for battery case
Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Managing Editor
• February 14, 2024
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Thomas hearing rescheduled due to outstanding arrest warrant
Warrant stems from Thomas' failure to appear for Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program
Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Managing Editor
• February 13, 2024
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New movement in public safety director’s criminal cases
Tim Thomas convicted on DUI, new hearing set for battery case
Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Investigations Editor
• December 22, 2023
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Emergency in the Laney parking lot? Don’t try the blue phones
Leo Premnath-Ray, Investigations Reporter
• October 23, 2023
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Thomas hearing set, new charges unveiled
Jan 30 arrest includes DUI, refusal to test, and firearm charges according to CHP
Lylah Schmedel-Permanna, Investigations Editor
• October 17, 2023
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Isabelly Sabô Barbosa, Social Media Editor • March 19, 2024
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