City of Oakland California

Oakland, CA – On March 21, 2012, at 7:30 a.m., the Marriott Hotel located at 1001 Broadway will open its doors to 1,800 applicants who will participate in the written exam portion for the position of Oakland Police Officer Trainee. Test times are scheduled for 8:30a.m. and 1:30p.m. more »

Oakland, CA – Oakland Police Chief Howard Jordan addressed the community in a Public Service Announcement about the important role the community plays in keeping the City safe. Chief Jordan said, “during this time of limited resources and other challenges, it is no secret that we need the community’s support.” more »

Oakland, CA — The Oakland Police Department would like to make the public aware of a reported sexual assault. A 25-year-old female reported that on March 17, 2012, at 1:00 a.m., she was walking in the 1900 block of Broadway when she was approached by two strangers. Both strangers physically forced the victim at gun point to a nearby, isolated location, where they sexually assault her at gun point. After the sexual assault, both suspects fled the scene on foot. more »

Oakland, CA – On March 17, 2012, a team of Oakland police officers, family, and friends, shaved their heads to raise money in St. Baldrick’s Fifth Annual fundraiser at Children’s Hospital. Participants received pledged donations in support of lifesaving, childhood cancer research. more »

The City of Oakland today announced the temporary street closures and parking restrictions in effect for the 3rd Annual Oakland Running Festival which takes place on Sunday, March 25, 2012. The 26.2 mile marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. from 19th and Harrison (Snow Park). In addition to much of downtown, the marathon course will take runners through Broadway Auto Row, Piedmont Avenue, Temescal, Rockridge, Upper Rockridge, Fernwood, Montclair, Oakmore/Upper Park, Dimond, Fruitvale, San Antonio, Eastlake, West Oakland, Northgate and Lake Merritt. more »

Oakland, CA —Oakland police officers made two notable arrests within the last two days, recovering illegally possessed firearms in both instances. more »

Oakland, CA - For the third straight year, a team of Oakland police officers will participate in the Annual St. Baldrick’s fundraiser at Children’s Hospital. more »

Oakland, CA – The Oakland Police Department is looking for community members to become involved in the hiring of future police officers for the City of Oakland. Community volunteers are needed participate as evaluators during the oral interview phase of the recruitment process. more »

Oakland, CA - On March 13, 2012, at approximately 9:00 p.m., two uniformed officers assigned to a Crime Reduction Team were patrolling the area of 90th Avenue and Birch Street as a result of recent shootings and robberies that have occurred in the area. The officers observed an adult male whom they believed was armed with a firearm. The man fled from the officers’ attempts to detain him for investigation. more »