City of Oakland California

We are committed to making information available to the public. This Public Reports pages contains access to the following documents:

• Occupy Oakland - Public Records (access to audio and video recordings and transcriptions of events occurring during the October and November 2011 police actions related to Occupy Oakland).
• Annual Management Reports - Annual reports by OPD units. Gives a snapshot in time of the Department.
• Departmental Publications - Departmental publications of interest to the public
• Negotiated Settlement Agreement Reports - Independent Monitor Reports and documentation.
• OPD NSA-Related Reports - Semi-Annual Status Reports and audits, reviews, and inspections.
• Independent Board of Inquiry Report - Concerning OPD's Response on March 21, 2009.
• Strategic Plan Framework - Plans, Goals and Vision through 2015.

Each functional unit of OPD prepares an annual management report. These reports include relevant operating data and also highlight ongoing or extraordinary problems and noteworthy accomplishments. They are updated annually. To see a specific report, go to the Annual Management Reports Archives.

The Negotiated Settlement Agreement requires the Oakland Police Department to conduct an in-depth review of its entire operation with the aim of becoming more responsive, effective and accountable. Ensuring compliance with the provisions of the Agreement is a top priority.

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Independent Monitoring Team Quarterly Status Reports 2010 - 2012

PPS-IMT Quarterly Status Reports 2010 - 2012

First IMT Status Reports, 2003-2010

The Negotiated Settlement Agreement requires that the City and OPD file regular status reports with the court, showing what OPD has done to comply with the provisions of the Agreement. Copies of these reports can be accessed below.

Copies of audits, reviews, and inspections completed by OPD's Office of Inspector General are available here.

2012 Audits, Reviews, and Inspections

• Review of General Order 0-4, Informants
• Audit of Search Warrants and confidential Informant Files

2011 Audits, Reviews, and Inspections

• Tasks 28 & 29 - Investigation of Criminal Misconduct and IAD Investigation Priority
• Task 41 - Performance Assessment System Audit
• Task 44 - Personnel Practices Audit
• Review of General Order O-4, Informants
• Level 4 Use of Force Policy Compliance Review
• Review of Pursuits
• Mobile Data Terminals

2010 Audits, Reviews, and Inspections

• Task 5.17 - Investigative Notes
• Task 8.4 -  Classification of Citizen Complaints
• Task 9 - Contact of Citizen Complainant
• Task 11 - Summary of Citizen Complaints Provided to OPD Personnel
• Task 12 - Disclosure of Possible Investigator Bias
• Task 18.2.2 - Witness Identification and Documentation
• Task 34 - Vehicle Stops, Field Investigations, and Detentions
• Task 35 - Use of Force Reports - Witness Identification
• Task 36 - Transporting Detainees and Citizens
• Task 46.2 - Promotional Consideration
• Controlled Substance Audit
• Mobile Data Terminals

The Independent Board of Inquiry Report and an accompanying set oFAQs was prepared by a panel of law enforcement veterans. The panel held hearings last fall about the March 21, 2009 slayings of Sgt. Mark Dunakin, Officer John Hege, Sgt. Ervin Romans and Daniel Sakai.

Chief Anthony W. Batts has endorsed the Board of Inquiry's findings, calling them "an opportunity for rebirth." He sees the knowledge gained as an opportunity for OPD to become a "better, faster and more professional" organization. Chief Batts has ordered new training and other reforms to correct areas of concern. The bottom line: "We will improve."