New Oakland Police Chief James Beere: the Last Man Standing

New Oakland Police Chief James Beere: the Last Man Standing

James Beere [https://www.oaklandca.gov/Public-Safety-Streets/Police/OPD-Executive-Staff]’s appointment as the Chief of Police for Oakland marks the end point of 10 years of drama inside the Oakland Police Department. After working behind the scenes to support the leaders of the Department and the community for decades, James Beere is literally "the last man standing." This is a look-back of how we got here. In this episode of Pamela Price Unfiltered, Attorney Price breaks down the twists and turns of the last 10 years of Oakland Police Chiefs, coming and going, and the scandals that marred their tenures. Starting with the Celeste Guap scandal and the failed leadership of former Mayor Libby Schaaf, to the death of Joshua Pawlik, through the flawed internal affairs investigations of Sgt. Michael Chung and Detective Phong Tran, and ending with the strange days of Chief Floyd Mitchell, OPD has been unstable and chaotic for 10 years.  Whether Chief Beere can meet the hopes of Oaklanders for a better police department is the question of the hour.  Stay tuned for Part 2 about OPD's unfinished business which may or may not impact what happens next! Support the show for raw unfiltered conversations! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437081] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437081/support]

Lawyers Who Care - Samalin Wealth Interview with Attorney Pamela Price

Lawyers Who Care features compelling stories from attorneys who go above and beyond for their clients. Your host, Andrew Samalin, principal of Samalin Wealth, talks with these inspirational lawyers about the times they exceeded expectations in their role as legal counsel to ensure the support and well-being of their clients. In this brief interview with Attorney Price, she shares her journey to the United States Supreme Court, her challenging days in foster care, making it to Yale College "by the grace of God" and becoming California Lawyer of the Year and a Super Lawyer serving the SF Bay Area and California for forty-plus years. "A career defined by courage, persistence and a commitment to using the law as a tool to serve people." Original interview published May 13, 2026 on Lawyers Who Care. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437081/support]

Police Misconduct: How Public Accountability was Terminated in Alameda County

In this episode, host Pamela Price sits down with Alex Feigen Fasteau, a seasoned veteran prosecutor with over two decades of experience in San Francisco and Alameda County.  Together, they pull back the curtain on the complexities of the justice system, from prosecuting economic crimes and sexual assault to the high-stakes work of the Public Accountability Unit.  Feigan Fasteau shares how he was summarily fired by the interim appointed District Attorney less than two weeks after she took office, and there was no transition of the cases the Public Accountability Unit was handling for two years.  In this episode, we discuss: The Opportunity: What drives a 20-year San Francisco prosecutor to join the Alameda County DA’s office? The Transition:  How Feigen Fasteau and anyone with less than a year tenure was fired by the interim appointed District Attorney without any consideration of their work or their worth to the people of Alameda County. Systemic Issues: Addressing the "criminalization of poverty" and systemic racism from within the prosecutor's office. Police Accountability: The logistical and legal hurdles of charging peace officers, including the reality of "qualified immunity" and the need for independent investigations. The Maurice Monk Case: A look into the supervision of high-profile cases involving in-custody deaths and public records. The "Blue Wall": The challenges of finding independent officers willing to sign affidavits against their own. Alex shares his unique journey from being hired by Kamala Harris to becoming the Director of Public Accountability for Alameda County and now, transitioning into civil rights law. #PamelaPrice #JusticeSystem #PoliceAccountability #PublicAccountability #LegalTalk #DistrictAttorney #CriminalJustice #CivilRights #AlamedaCounty #Unfiltered #LawAndOrder #RealTalk Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437081/support]

Beyond Epstein & Diddy: The National Reckoning on Gender Power and Justice

In this powerful short segment from the American Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section's Spring Meeting, I dive into the "Women in the Wake of Epstein and Diddy" panel.  While high-profile cases like Jeffrey Epstein and Sean "Diddy" Combs dominate the headlines, they reveal a much deeper, systemic issue within the United States: the normalization of exploitation. In this short take, I explore: * The transition from "romanticizing" figures like Hugh Hefner to the "national reckoning" of today. * How the legal system often fails survivors, particularly those from marginalized communities. * The startling statistics of gender-based violence and why 50-60% of incidents go unreported. I also share a tribute to the trailblazing women—from Diane R. Williams to the Epstein survivors—who paved the way for accountability. It’s time to move past systemic indifference and start listening to the voices that have been silenced for too long. #GenderJustice #EpsteinCase #Diddy #SocialAccountability #LegalReform #EndHumanTrafficking #SurvivorsVoices #JusticeForWomen Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437081/support]

The System Was Never Built For Us | Crime Survivors, Victims Compensation & Real Justice

In this powerful episode, former Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price sits down with Tinisch Hollins, Executive Director of Californians for Safety and Justice, for an unfiltered conversation about what safety and justice actually look like for Black communities and underserved survivors. Tinisch — a crime survivor, domestic violence survivor, and community organizer for nearly two decades — shares her personal journey from the streets of San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood to leading one of the most impactful criminal justice reform organizations in California. Together, Pamela and Tinisch break down: Why most crime victims never hear about victims' compensation — and why the system is designed to keep it that way. The devastating reality of being a domestic violence survivor who ends up getting arrested. Why communities don't feel safe calling the police — and what real safety actually looks like The landmark SB 731 expungement law and why clearing records is a public safety strategy Why victims of police violence are excluded from the very compensation funds designed to help victims The political power struggle that leaves survivors re-traumatized and re-victimized This conversation is raw, real, and deeply necessary. If you've ever wondered why justice feels out of reach for so many in our communities — this episode is for you. 🔔 Subscribe to Pamela Price Unfiltered on YouTube 📩 Subscribe to the Substack for the Weekly Word 🎙️ Listen wherever you get your podcasts Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2437081/support]