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City Completes Upgrade of Dispatch System for 911 Emergencies

“Oaklanders deserve to feel assured that when they dial 911 in an emergency, someone will be answering swiftly to start dispatching the emergency responders they need,” said Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. “Public safety is my administration’s highest priority,” she said. “This system improvement builds on the investments we have made to staff up our hardworking dispatcher units. Now we have more people using better tools to deliver for our community.”

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1 year ago

September 8, 2024

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By Post Staff

The City of Oakland announced this week that the police and fire departments have launched the city’s new Motorola PremiereOne Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system, the most significant public safety technology project that the city has undertaken in the past two decades.

The upgraded system replaces the old CAD system that was no longer supported by Motorola. The process of finalizing the project and installing it took several months.

On the morning of July 30, dispatchers began receiving calls on the new system.

“Public safety is my administration’s highest priority,” she said. “This system improvement builds on the investments we have made to staff up our hardworking dispatcher units. Now we have more people using better tools to deliver for our community.”

The new CAD system is fully functional, highly secure, and makes public safety communications more efficient, using integrated equipment and interagency information sharing capabilities, according to a statement released by the city.

“The launch of our new PremierOne CAD system provides our Communications Division with a state-of-the-art platform for 9-1-1 dispatch,” said Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell. “CAD provides an enhanced user interface that supports our dispatchers in their daily tasks and seamlessly integrates with other information systems to support a more coordinated and effective response.”

“As the volume of 911 calls climb, our firefighters and medical service units deserve the best tools possible to help with a timely, well-informed response,” said Fire Chief Damon Covington.

“This work represents contributions from many individuals, and I especially want to recognize those from the Information Technology Department,” said Chief Information Officer Tony Batalla.

The City has increased the percentage of 911 calls answered to within 15 seconds – the industry standard for pickup time. In early 2023, Oakland was meeting that standard for 36% of 911 calls. In August 2024, that percentage had increased to 51%.

The City of Oakland Media relations office is the source of this report.

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The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of – December 10 – 16, 2025

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Seth Curry Makes Impressive Debut with the Golden State Warriors

Seth looked comfortable in his new uniform, seamlessly fitting into the Warriors’ offensive and defensive system. He finished the night with an impressive 14 points, becoming one of the team’s top scorers for the game. Seth’s points came in a variety of ways – floaters, spot-up three-pointers, mid-range jumpers, and a handful of aggressive drives that kept the Oklahoma City Thunder defense on its heels.

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December 4, 2025

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Seth Curry is a point guard on the GSW team.Photo courtesy of the Golden State Warriors.

By Y’Anad Burrell

Tuesday night was anything but ordinary for fans in San Francisco as Seth Curry made his highly anticipated debut as a new member of the Golden State Warriors. Seth didn’t disappoint, delivering a performance that not only showcased his scoring ability but also demonstrated his added value to the team.

At 35, the 12-year NBA veteran on Monday signed a contract to play with the Warriors for the rest of the season.

One of the most memorable moments of the evening came before Seth even scored his first points. As he checked into the game, the Chase Center erupted into applause, with fans rising to their feet to give the newest Warrior a standing ovation.

The crowd’s reaction was a testament not only to Seth’s reputation as a sharpshooter but also to the excitement he brings to the Warriors. It was clear that fans quickly embraced Seth as one of their own, eager to see what he could bring to the team’s championship aspirations.

Warriors’ superstar Steph Curry – Seth’s brother – did not play due to an injury. One could only imagine what it would be like if the Curry brothers were on the court together. Magic in the making.

Seth’s debut proved to be a turning point for the Warriors. Not only did he contribute on the scoreboard, but he also brought a sense of confidence and composure to the floor.

While their loss last night, OKC 124 – GSW 112, Seth’s impact was a game-changer and there’s more yet to come. Beyond statistics, it was clear that Seth’s presence elevated the team’s performance, giving the Warriors a new force as they look to make a deep playoff run.