City of Oakland California

Oakland, CA, March 13, 2013 - Today, the Oakland Police Department announces names and charges resulting from warrants served last Friday in connection with the Ceasefire Initiative, Oakland’s central violence reduction strategy. more »

Oakland, CA - On Friday, March 8, 2013, Oakland Police Chief Howard A. Jordan was joined by California Attorney General Kamala Harris, U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag, Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley, Mayor Jean Quan, and City Administrator Deanna Santana to discuss an extensive 30-day Oakland Police Department (OPD) investigation of Oakland gangs and groups thought responsible for many recent shootings and homicides. The investigation culminated with pre-dawn warrant services this morning. more »

Oakland, CA — The Oakland Police Department is requesting the assistance from the media and the public in locating missing person Gaijin Holquin. more »

Oakland, CA — The Oakland Police Department requests assistance from the media and the community in identifying a burglary suspect. Police have released this photo of the person they believe to be responsible for committing a residential burglary. more »

Oakland, CA — Community members have voiced their concern to the Oakland Police Department about illegal drug dealing and crimes associated to persons who live in and around the area of 30th and Union Street where there is also a community recreation center. With community help and support, Oakland Problem Solving Officers initiated a project to address community concerns. more »

Oakland, CA — On Tuesday, February 5, 2013 the Oakland Police Department’s Bureau of Field Operations Area 1 Problem Solving Officers and Crime Reduction Team members conducted a search warrant on the 7800 block of Weld Street in east Oakland. more »

Oakland, CA — One of our commitments this new year is to strengthen our communication within our community, and better share crime information, prevention, response and enforcement results. more »

Oakland, CA — The Oakland City Council vote on the Strategic Policy Partnership contract, which includes the consulting services of Bill Bratton, was approved by a 7-1 vote at about 2:10 a.m., with an amendment emphasizing that whatever policies follow from the consulting will not permit any racial profiling. more »

Oakland, CA – Oakland’s Police Chief Howard Jordan will be discussing the shooting that occurred in the 1700 block of Seminary Ave. last night. more »

Oakland, CA — At 6:22pm this evening, an Oakland Police Department undercover officer was working within the 1700 block of Seminary Avenue on follow-up reconnaissance regarding a recent shooting connected to the area. While in the area, the officer was accosted by three armed men; during the physical confrontation, and before nearby uniformed officers could respond, the officer suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the arm more »