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Commission approves CPRA legal contracts and several commission contract actions

Oakland Police Commission · April 27, 2026
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Summary

The Oakland Police Commission unanimously approved two CPRA professional-service agreements (each up to $125,000), extended its legal-services contract with GHS through June 2027 (no additional cost), authorized an RFQ for future legal services, and approved payment to StoneTurn for previously completed work.

The commission voted April 23 on a package of contracts and procurement steps intended to bolster independent oversight work and ensure continuity of legal support.

CPRA contracts: The commission unanimously approved two resolutions authorizing CPRA Executive Director Tony Lawson to enter into professional service agreements for outside legal support, each not to exceed $125,000. Lawson described the roles: one outside counsel will help lead complex investigations and train investigators; the other will draft policies and standard operating procedures…

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