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The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is committed to reducing crime and serving the community through fair, quality policing.

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Oakland Police Department Welcomes 14 New Officers

Today, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) welcomed 14 new officers from the 195th Basic Recruit Academy at a ceremony held at the Scottish Rite Center in Oakland.

OPD Seeks Help in Identifying an Individual in Connection to a Carjack

The Oakland Police Department is investigating a carjacking and assault. The incident occurred on October 1st, 2025, in the 1100 block of Clay Street.

Meet the newest faces of OPD!

Interim Chief James Beere kicked off our 196th Police Academy today, welcoming 28 OPD Police Officer Trainees, four women and 24 men.

Annual ‘Guns to Gardens’ Event Collects Dozens of Firearms

Over the weekend, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) partnered with several community organizations for the annual "Guns to Gardens" gun buyback event. A total of 58 firearms were collected, including four assault rifles, privately manufactured firearms commonly known as "ghost guns," and an AR pistol.

Nine-Year Investigation Results in Arrests of Suspects

Today, Oakland Police Assistant Chief James Beere held a news conference to discuss the recent arrest of Sureños gang members who are believed to be responsible for dozens of violent crimes, including 31 homicides across the Bay Area, with 24 of those happening in Oakland.

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Request a Police Report

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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.

OPD Executive Staff

Meet the executive staff of the Oakland Police Department.

Records Division

The Records Division is located at the Police Administration Building (PAB), Records Division, 455 7th Street, Room 306, Oakland, CA 94607.

Leadership

James Beere

Interim Police Chief

Interim Chief James Beere has been a dedicated member of the Oakland Police Department (OPD) since 1997, serving the Oakland community for more than 27 years. Originally from San Francisco, he has proudly called Oakland home for nearly three decades.

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Contact Us

Phone

(510) 238-3455

Non-Emergency

(510) 777-3333

Location

Oakland Police Department

455 7th St

Oakland, CA

94607

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Additional Contact Info

Eastmont Substation
(510) 777-8500

Criminal Investigation Division (CID)
(510) 238-3744

Missing Persons Unit
(510) 238-3641

Vice/Child Exploitation Unit
(510) 238-7911

Alcohol Beverage Action Team (ABAT)
(510) 777-8670

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Liaison
Sergent Alain Manguy
AManguy@oaklandca.gov

Staff

OPD Executive Staff