The Oakland Police Department is closer than ever to ending more than two decades of federal court oversight tied to the infamous “Oakland Riders” police misconduct case.

A federal monitor announced that the department has successfully completed all 51 reforms required under the negotiated settlement agreement stemming from the scandal. While OPD had previously neared compliance, officials said the department recently resolved its final outstanding issues involving disciplinary procedures, citizen complaint handling and the speed of internal investigations.

Oakland City Council President Kevin Jenkins praised the development, calling it a significant moment for both public trust and constitutional policing.

“We’re policing in a way that protects the rights of residents,” Jenkins said. “And after more than 20 years under this agreement, the community has wanted us to exit it the right way.”

A federal judge is scheduled to hear arguments Wednesday to determine whether the department is prepared to move into the next phase of ending federal oversight.

City leaders and police officials describe the achievement as a major turning point after 23 years of court-mandated reforms and monitoring.

The oversight originated from the “Oakland Riders” scandal, in which more than 100 people accused four veteran Oakland police officers of civil rights violations, including false arrests, evidence tampering, excessive force and assaults.

In response to the case, the department was ordered to adopt extensive reforms focused on accountability, use-of-force standards and internal investigations.

If the judge approves the next step, OPD could regain full control of its operations as soon as this fall.