MACRO, Oakland’s non-police response program that addresses quality of life issues and helps people experiencing homelessness and some behavioral health issues, is in dire need of reform, according to ...

MACRO, a non-police response to crisis calls in Oakland, needs $4-million a year when its state funding runs out. MACRO is touting more hours, a bigger team, solving situations without the need for ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) – The City of Oakland’s non-police response program, MACRO, has helped thousands of Oakland residents, but there are questions regarding the number of 911 dispatch calls for ...