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Brentwood police report shows crime declines; public commenters demand accountability in Ramirez death
Summary
Interim Chief O'Gradnik reported a 20% overall crime reduction in 2025 and highlighted staffing and proactive policing gains. At public comment more than a dozen speakers demanded an inquest and accountability for Yolanda Ramirez’s September death, alleging delays and cover‑up.
Interim Police Chief O'Gradnik presented the Brentwood Police Department’s 2025 performance report, saying the department recorded a 20% decrease in overall crime with a 26.5% reduction in violent and property crimes and improved priority‑one response times.
The presentation covered response and dispatch times, a reported 17.7% increase in proactive policing activity in 2025, changes in reporting systems that affect clearance‑rate calculations, and current staffing levels: the department…
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