City of Oakland California

The Neighborhood Services Division works every day to accomplish its primary goal, which is to increase citizen participation in crime prevention and problem-solving at three levels:

• On the block
• In the neighborhood
• Citywide. 

The success of this mission is quantifiable. Since 2005:

•  The number of official Neighborhood Watch groups has increased from 50 to 629.
• The number of National Night Out parties has grown from 35 to over 400.

Other programs managed by the Neighborhood Services Division—such as Youth and Senior Safety programs and the Citizens’ Police Academy—provide crime prevention education and training, or act as entry points for involvement in civic and community life.

Non-sworn members of the Oakland Police Department, including three Police Services Technicians and thirteen Neighborhood Services Coordinators, are dedicated to the Neighborhood Services Division mission.

 For more information, go to the Neighborhood Services Division website.

Robbery Prevention Tips

Safety Tips: Avoid Being a Robbery Victim is a handy flyer with many personal safety tips. Print out your own copy and use it! This flyer is also available in Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese:

• Safety Tips: Avoid Being a Robbery Victim - Chinese
• Consejos de Seguridad---¡Evite ser víctima de un asalto!
• Personal Safety Tips: Avoid Being a Robbery Victim - Vietnamese

Personal Safety Brochure

Personal Safety: Do You Have a Plan? is a handy brochure with many personal safety tips. Print out your own copy and use it! This brochure is also available in Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese:

• Personal Safety: Do You Have a Plan? - Chinese 
• Seguridad Personal - Tiene un plan?
• Personal Safety: Do You Have a Plan? - Vietnamese

Surveillance Systems Toolkit

Surveillance systems play a vital role in preventing the same crime from happening again and assisting police in the apprehension of suspects. This toolkit was developed as a guide for those interested in learning about and installing surveillance systems.

• OPD Surveillance Systems Toolkit

Neighborhood Services Coordinators work with Neighborhood Crime Prevention Councils to address larger, more chronic problems.

If you know what area and neighborhood you live in, you can find your Neighborhood Services Coordinator in the table below. (If you do not know, use this map of the City to find what area and beat you live in.)