Use of Force

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) defines Use of Force (UOF) as any physical or mechanical intervention used by a member or employee to defend, control, overpower, restrain or overcome the resistance of an individual. OPD takes UOF seriously and has employed several strategies to reduce its occurrence (see see data and definitions, strategies, and links to UOF levels below).

Use of Force Data
Download Use of Force Data
UOF Levels
Explore in-depth information regarding the four levels of UOF
Definitions and Policies
Explore how OPD defines UOF through definitions and policies

Posted: August 31st, 2018 3:44 PM

Last Updated: June 16th, 2022 2:57 PM

Was this page helpful?

Your feedback will help us improve our website. We cannot reply individually to all feedback.
Your feedback will help us improve our website. We cannot reply individually to all feedback.
Your feedback will help us improve our website. We cannot reply individually to all feedback.