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Tomorrow, residents and visitors to Oakland will see an increased police presence throughout the city as the Oakland Police Department (OPD) launches our Summer Safety Plan.

We were thrilled to host our inaugural Juneteenth Rooted In the Town: Celebration of Freedom Awards. The event took place at the California Ballroom, a Black-owned space dedicated to supporting local artistry and community in Oakland. Click here to read the full newsletter in English.

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) would like to provide an update on last week’s shooting on June 19, 2024, in the 400 block of Grand Avenue.

For the third year in a row, Oakland Police Officer David Garcia has won the gold medal in men’s Brazilian Jiu-jitsu at the 2024 United States Police & Fire Olympic Championships (USPFC), held in San Diego, CA. 

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) will have a higher presence of officers, traffic posts, and enforcement around Lake Merritt tomorrow, in support of the Lakefest Oakland event.

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating a shooting with multiple victims. The incident occurred just after 8:45 p.m. on June 19, 2024, in the 400 block of Grand Avenue. 

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) announced the arrests of multiple individuals involved in home invasion robberies, commercial robberies, and burglaries.

The City of Oakland experienced multiple illegal Sideshows over the weekend. On Saturday night, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) Communications Division received numerous reports of unlawful sideshow activity. 

45+ faith-based and community organizations to offer free lunches starting May 28

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating a shooting with multiple victims. The shooting occurred just before 7:45 p.m. on May 23, 2024, in the 12200 block of Skyline Boulevard.