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On November 6, 2020, at about 3:36 AM, the Oakland Police Department Patrol Division was dispatched to the 1800 block of Independence Way for a Shotspotter activation.

On November 3, 2020, at approximately 10:05 AM, The Oakland Police Department Patrol Division responded to the 7800 block of Holly Street to investigate a report of a person shot.

Oakland, CA – The Oakland Police Department has received a grant of $97,500 from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for a year-long program aimed at preventing the unlawful sale of alcoholic beverages, including illegal sales to minors, through special enforcement and public awareness efforts.

Oakland, CA – On November 3, at 10:15 P.M, Oakland Police officers interrupted the attempted burglary/robbery of a cannabis grow inside a commercial building in the 1400 block of 92nd Avenue.

College & Career Resources for Students with Disabilities

This week, and potentially the next several weeks, Oakland – and other cities throughout the nation – may see planned and spontaneous demonstrations in response to the 2020 general election. While we’re not aware of any specific event of concern at this time, we are providing this update in our effort to keep you informed.

On October 30^th, 2020, at approx. 8:30 PM, Oakland Police Officers responded to the 1400 block of 89th Avenue on a report of a ShotSpotter.

City program adding requirements for e-scooter companies designed to address issues and concerns observed during the first year of the program, including rider injuries, scooters obstructing sidewalks and scooters thrown into Lake Merritt

The Kapor Center Teams Up With City and County Officials To “SMASH the Vote” and Create A New Voter Experience

Officials Commit to Shifting Traditional Narratives and Say the Voting Process in Oakland Can Be “Safe ….and Fun”

On October 29, 2020, at approximately 11:50 PM, Oakland Police Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the 1100 block of 62^nd Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a male Oakland resident suffering from a gunshot wound. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene.