Police Services & Priorities

OPD Daily Log

The OPD Daily Log records daily incidents, arrests, and police activities handled by the Oakland Police Department.

Victim and Witness Assistance

If you have witnessed or been a victim of a crime, resources are available to support you.

Alcohol Beverage Action Team (ABAT)

The ABAT Unit is responsible for licensing, inspecting, and conducting enforcement operations at all alcohol and tobacco establishments within the City of Oakland to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal law.

Community Resource Officers

Community Resource Officers (CRO) engage in problem solving projects, attend Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council (or Neighborhood Council) meetings. They serve as liaisons with city service teams, lead enforcement projects and coordinate with other OPD patrol and professional staff.

Oakland Police Areas

The Oakland Police Department patrol and special operations are organized under Police Areas 1, 2, and 3 (under Bureau of Field Operations One) and Police Areas 4, 5, and 6 (under Bureau of Field Operations Two).

Police Investigative Services

Explore vital resources and key topics related to police investigative services.

Police Crime Laboratory (Criminalistics Division)

The Criminalistics Division provides reliable forensic services, unbiased data analysis, and effective testimony to support justice in cases under the Oakland Police Department's jurisdiction.

Oakland Police Youth Services

The Oakland Police Department (OPD)'s Youth Outreach Unit (YOU) supports a range of programs for children and youth in our city.

Temporary Visas for Victims of Crimes

Discover how temporary visas, like the U-Visa, help victims of crimes stay in the U.S. and assist law enforcement. Learn about eligibility, the application process, and how these visas protect and support victims seeking justice.

Drug Analysis Unit

The Drug Analysis Unit aims to provide, in a professional manner, timely and reliable results of the identification of controlled substances to best serve the needs of the City of Oakland.

Forensic Biology Unit

The Oakland Police Department Criminalistics Laboratory Forensic Biology Unit aids the criminal justice system by collecting and analyzing physical evidence and providing clear, objective interpretations of findings.

Latent Print Unit

The Latent Print Unit examines evidence items for the presence of latent fingerprints.

Merchant Watch Program

Merchants actively participate in cooperation with law enforcement to reduce crime in their business corridors.

Putting an End to Sex Trafficking in Oakland

Human and sex trafficking, or buying and selling human beings for sex or forced labor is illegal. OPD is committed to stopping human and sex trafficking - but needs your assistance.

Northern California's Most Wanted - Get Informed

Welcome to the Oakland Police Department's Most Wanted page, where you can provide critical crime-solving help. The information you provide may make the difference in a difficult case.