The purpose of the Oakland Police Commission is to oversee the Oakland Police Department to ensure its policies, practices, and customs conform to national standards of constitutional policing, and to oversee the Office of the Inspector General, led by the civilian Office of Inspector General for the Department, as well as the Community Police Review Agency (CPRA), led by the Executive Director of the Agency, which investigates police misconduct and recommends discipline. The Police Commission is comprised of seven regular and two alternate members, enabled by Oakland City Code section 604. All commissioners are Oakland residents and serve in a volunteer capacity.
Oakland Police Commission's Strategic Planning RETREAT
Join us as commission members, staff, and stakeholders come together to outline the long-term goals, priorities, mission, and vision for the Commission. This retreat provides an opportunity to assess progress, address challenges, and establish a clear roadmap for the future.
When: Saturday, February 8, 2025
Where: 150 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suites E & F, Oakland, CA.
Time: 10 AM - 3 PM
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The Police Commission meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
Meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chamber. All meeting dates and times are subject to change.
The Oakland Police Commission is committed to transparency in how we do our work. Recognizing that not all our meetings are open to the public, and sometimes work is completed outside of meetings and status is provided at the meeting - this does not ever prohibit community or any stakeholder from reaching out and getting involved.
Members of the public are always welcome, invited and encouraged to share ideas, views, concerns, suggested language edits and perspectives on anything - in particular any OPD policy the Oakland Police Commission is reviewing.
Ways to engage the Commission:
Thursday, February 06, 2025
8:00am to 12:00pm
Saturday, February 08, 2025
10:00am to 3:00pm
Thursday, February 13, 2025
6:00pm to 8:00pm
To join an ad hoc committee as a featured community participant, email the specific Police Commission ad hoc committee chair.
~Applicable for ad hoc committees that are open to the public~
Below are links to efforts by the Alameda County Veterans Affairs Commission to increase awareness regarding suicides. 9/19/24 OPC Meeting Agenda Topic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbCpB2N5TQg
https://www.ktvu.com/video/1515665
See additional resources below.
Complaints of police misconduct give community members an opportunity to be heard and help the Community Police Review Agency (CPRA) hold police officers accountable.
Complaints of misconduct may prevent other community members from having similar experiences. Complaints may result in the discipline of an officer and/or alert police supervisors to initiate changes in policy and training.
Any member of the public may file a complaint. CPRA can receive any type of complaint against a sworn member of the Oakland Police Department.
What information will help my complaint?
The incident date, time, and exact location;
The officer’s name and serial number;
Witness names, addresses, and telephone numbers;
Any other evidence you feel may be important such as copies of citations, photographs, audio or video recordings, etc.
The Police Commission is comprised of seven regular and two alternate members, enabled by Oakland City Code section 604. All commissioners are Oakland residents and serve in a volunteer capacity.
The Police Commission meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chamber. All meeting dates are subject to change.
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