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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and Oakland Police Department encourages the community to think about the safety of riders on two wheels and look twice for motorcycles.

Oakland Police Department encourages everyone to “go safely” during National Bicycle Safety Month.

May 1, 2020, Oakland Police arrested 43-year-old Jamal Thomas in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in the 7500 block of Ney Avenue. Less than eight hours after the homicide Thomas was located and taken into custody.

Enforcement Efforts Aimed at Stopping Suspected Impaired Drivers

Oakland, Calif. — Memorial Day Weekend is a time many spend with family and friends for outdoor activities but is also what is considered the start of California’s 100 dangerous days of summer on roadways between the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

OPD is committed to eliminating any form of racial profiling as well as reducing crime and serving the community through fair and professional, high-quality policing services. This commitment requires ...

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Oakland, CA – Today, Oakland Police Chief Anne E. Kirkpatrick spoke with reporters and stated, “One week ago I stood before you and gave you my commitment to reducing gun violence and saving lives in ...

OAKLAND, CA -- The City of Oakland recorded its lowest homicide total in nearly two decades and continued the downward trend of shootings and homicides for six consecutive years. The city finished 201 ...

The ideal applicant is currently employed as a California peace officer and has at least two years of patrol experience. Interested applicants can visit: https://www.oaklandca.gov/serv... ...

Oakland, CA –The Oakland Police Department encourages our community to celebrate this New Year’s Eve safely and would like to remind everyone of the dangers and penalties associated with driving under ...