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Today, Chief Mitchell welcomed the future of OPD!

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 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. 

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. 

A presentation by Council member Jenkins detailing the roles within the city, budget information, and current policies under review.

During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May, the Oakland Police Department would like to remind drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. By practicing safe driving habits and taking shared responsibility on our roads, we can help everyone arrive at their destination safely.

May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Oakland Police Department is encouraging everyone to get active and safely take bike rides while at the same time reminding drivers to be on the lookout for more people biking and walking.

Today, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) welcomed 12 new officers to the OPD family as members of the 193rd Basic Recruit Academy graduated at a ceremony held at the Scottish Rite Center. 

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is releasing this sketch and this picture in hopes that the community can help identify a person of interest in a homicide of Damani William that occurred on August 30, 2023.