Police

Request a Police Report

The Oakland Police Department is committed to making information available to the public when requested.

Join the Oakland Police Department (OPD)

From sworn officers to professional staff, OPD is always looking for kind, engaged, and committed people to join the department.

Police Services & Priorities

Explore the essential police services and priorities focused on enhancing community safety, tackling crime, and ensuring justice.

OPD Data

The Oakland Police Department collects and shares data about crime and policing. Collecting and sharing police data is an important part of our work. We collect and report data about crimes, police response times, and other police-related events.

OPD Policies and Resources

OPD Policies and Resources provide guidelines and tools for effective law enforcement and community safety.

Report Police Conduct

Map Oakland's Police Beats

The Oakland Police Department is organized into six Police Areas as well as into 35 Police Beats. A Community Resource Officer (CRO) and Neighborhood Council serve each Beat to promote public safety.