Police Commission

The purpose of the Oakland Police Commission is to oversee the Oakland Police Department to ensure its policies, practices, and customs conform to national standards of constitutional policing, and to oversee the Office of the Inspector General, led by the civilian Office of Inspector General for the Department, as well as the Community Police Review Agency (CPRA), led by the Executive Director of the Agency, which investigates police misconduct and recommends discipline. The Police Commission is comprised of seven regular and two alternate members, enabled by Oakland City Code section 604. All commissioners are Oakland residents and serve in a volunteer capacity.

The Police Commission & Staff

Police Commission Statements & News

Inspector General Search Ad Hoc Committee Public Forum

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Thank you to those who joined our IG final interview public forum! 

Your Voice Matters!

POST PUBLIC FORUM FEEDBACK OPPORTUNITY

Once you've heard from the candidates we’d love to hear your thoughts!

Please share your feedback about the candidates via this survey form: https://forms.gle/W7Sa8gKXRY8nb1m17

This survey will close on Wednesday, September 18, at 12 p.m.

 

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Pursuit Policy Update

Community Policing Ad Hoc (Pursuit Policy)

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On Thursday, September 19th, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, the Community Policing Ad Hoc Committee Chair will present draft recommendations for the pursuit policy and conduct a second reading of the general orders on community policing at a Police Commission Special Meeting. 

Both the general orders and the pursuit policy will be reviewed, revised ( if applicable), and voted on. The approved pursuit policy will be submitted to the City Council and Public Safety Committee for further consideration.

This meeting will also offer an opportunity for community members to share their comments and feedback before the document is submitted. 

We encourage all who are invested in this matter to join us.

Click below for meeting details. The agenda will be posted by the end of the day on 9/16/2024.

https://www.oaklandca.gov/meeting/opc-special-meeting-9-19-2024 

E-Comments (24 hours prior to meeting)

https://forms.gle/1XGvvbVVp6XabjrZ8 

Please note that August 28, 2024, was the last Community Policing Ad Hoc meeting, until further notice.

Annual Report Release

Announcing the Release of Our 2023 Annual Report: A Year of Impact and Progress!

Police Commission Annual Report

Our 2023 Annual Report is now available, showcasing the strides we've made in accountability, transparency, and community engagement. Explore the key accomplishments and insights from the past year as we continue our mission to serve and protect.

Annual Report 2023

Police Commission Annual Reports
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GET INVOLVED

The Police Commission meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.

Meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chamber. All meeting dates and times are subject to change.

The Oakland Police Commission is committed to transparency in how we do our work. Recognizing that not all our meetings are open to the public, and sometimes work is completed outside of meetings and status is provided at the meeting - this does not ever prohibit community or any stakeholder from reaching out and getting involved.

Members of the public are always welcome, invited and encouraged to share ideas, views, concerns, suggested language edits and perspectives on anything - in particular any OPD policy the Oakland Police Commission is reviewing.

Ways to engage the Commission:

  • Via email directly to a Commissioner
  • Via voice message when you call 510.238.2187
  • Via public comment during open forum portions of Police Commission Meetings (second and fourth Thursday evening of every month)

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Join Meetings

Special Meeting - OPC Special Meeting (9/19/2024)

Thursday, September 19, 2024

5:30pm to 10:00pm

Special Meeting - Discipline Matrix Ad Hoc Committee

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

6:00pm to 8:00pm

OPC Regular Meeting (9/26/24)

Thursday, September 26, 2024

5:30pm to 10:00pm
See All Meetings

Join Ad Hoc Committees

To join an ad hoc committee as a featured community participant, email the specific Police Commission ad hoc committee chair.

~Applicable for ad hoc committees that are open to the public~

Access Ad Hoc Meeting Recordings HERE

Inspector General Search Ad Hoc Discipline Matrix Ad Hoc Committee Negotiated Settlement Agreement (NSA) Ad Hoc Racial Profiling Ad Hoc Rules Ad Hoc Staff Evaluations Ad Hoc OIG Ad Hoc
Strategic Planning Retreat Ad Hoc CPRA Manual of Operations Ad Hoc Enabling Ordinance Ad Hoc Community Policing Ad Hoc Budget Ad Hoc Staff Search Ad Hoc

Annual Reports

Commission Resolutions

Police Commission Rules & Code of Conduct

Complaints of Police Misconduct - Community Police Review Agency

Complaints of police misconduct give community members an opportunity to be heard and helps the Community Police Review Agency (CPRA) hold police officers accountable.

Complaints of misconduct may prevent other community members from having similar experiences.
Complaints may result in the discipline of an officer and/or alert police supervisors to initiate changes in policy and training

Any member of the public may file a complaint. CPRA can receive any type of complaint against a current Oakland police officer or park ranger.

What information will help my complaint?

  • The incident date, time, and exact location;
  • The officer’s name and serial number;
  • Witness names, addresses, and telephone numbers;
  • Any other evidence you feel may be important such as copies of citations, photographs, audio or video recordings, etc.
File a Police Misconduct Complaint Online Download a CPRA Police Misconduct Complaint Form Call to Request a CPRA Police Misconduct Complaint Form via Mail or Fax

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Meet Oakland's Police Commissioners & Staff

The Police Commission is comprised of seven regular and two alternate members, enabled by Oakland City Code section 604. All commissioners are Oakland residents and serve in a volunteer capacity.

The Police Commission meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chamber. All meeting dates are subject to change.

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