The Community Police Review Agency (CPRA) is an independent civilian community-created oversight body. CPRA’s responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct involving sworn officers of the Oakland Police Department (OPD).
CPRA plays a critical role in promoting accountability, transparency, and public trust in law enforcement by conducting impartial investigations and publicly reporting its findings.
CPRA investigates public complaints against OPD’s uses of force, in-custody deaths, profiling, untruthfulness, and unfair treatment of any protected groups under federal, state, and/or local law, such as:
- Age
- Citizenship Status
- Disability
- Gender Identity
- Religion
- Race or Color
- Sexual Orientation
CPRA may also investigate alleged misconduct as directed by the Police Commission.
File a Complaint
Please choose only one (1) method from below to file your complaint.
EMAIL / REGULAR MAIL / FAX
To file your complaint, choose one (1) from the three (3) below:
1) Email to cpra@oaklandca.gov
2) FAX to (510) 238-6834
3) Regular Mail to:
Community Police Review Agency
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 6302
Oakland, CA 94612
ATTN: Intake
Click on your chosen language complaint form below to download and complete.
CALL
Call CPRA Office to file a complaint or get assistance at (510) 238-3159
IN PERSON
You may file your complaint in person at CPRA's office by calling (510) 238-3159 to make an appointment.
If you need language assistance, we have interpreters and translators available.
OPD
Complaints may be filed at any Oakland Police Department station or office.
OPD is required to send your complaint to CPRA for review.
CPRA Data
CPRA Community Outreach & Events
CPRA works with City of Oakland communities to share information about filing complaints against Oakland police officers’ misconduct.
We want everyone to know their rights, understand what we do, and know that CPRA is here to help.
For more information contact CPRA at cpra@oaklandca.gov or call (510) 238-3159.
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