City of Oakland California

Oakland, CA – On December 7, 2011 the Oakland Police Department Gang Intelligence Task Force (GITF) executed a search warrant at a residence in the 2100 block of 57th Avenue. As a result of this operation, a total of six people were arrested, including four women and two men. more »

Oakland, CA — For the third year in a row, members of the Oakland Police Department's Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (CPAAA) will volunteer their time at the West Oakland BART station to provide safety escort service to holiday shoppers. Both Oakland and BART police officers will work side-by-side with CPAAA members in an effort to ensure holiday shoppers make it safely to their parked cars. more »

Oakland, CA – On Thursday, December 15, 2011, the Oakland Police Activities League (PAL) will host its 22nd Annual Christmas Dinner. This invitation-only event will take place at Shiloh Christian Fellowship located at 3291 School Street in Oakland. Dinner will be provided for over 500 guests, and gifts will be distributed to the children in attendance; there will also be special performances. more »

Oakland, CA — The Oakland Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this case. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Youth and Family Service Division at (510) 238- 3641 or the Tip Line at (510) 637-0298. Investigators are working on a sketch of the suspect and hope to have it available in the next 24 hours. more »

Oakland, CA — The Oakland Police Department would like to make the public aware of a report of a sexual assault. A 27- year old female reported that on December 4, 2011 at 8:20 PM, she was walking in the 1300 block of 91st Avenue when she was approached by a stranger and physically forced against a vehicle and sexually assaulted. more »

Oakland, CA – On Monday, December 5, 2011, the Oakland Police Department will begin its first police academy since the layoff of officers in July of 2010. more »

Chief Howard Jordan will be speaking at press conference today, Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 1:00 p.m at the PAB. more »

Oakland, CA – This afternoon a peaceful demonstration of approximately700 people marched from Frank Ogawa Plaza to Lakeview Elementary School. The City of Oakland and the Oakland Police Department maintained low visibility while facilitating the march and providing traffic control. more »