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OPD Press release

The Oakland Police Department has taken actions to measure the presence of internal disparities. The Department is unique in conducting this study. We are committed to working toward equitable outcomes and ensuring policies and practices safeguard against bias and disparate treatment internally and within our community based on race and gender. This is paramount to maintaining trust within all of our employee groups, and credibility within the communities we serve.

Posted: May 15th, 2020

OPD Press release

The California Attorney General’s Office issued a 2020, audit of untested sexual assault kits in each law enforcement agency’s possession statewide. The Oakland Police Department completed the State’s audit and wants to assure our community that we are devoted to pursuing investigations of cases involving sexual violence.

Posted: May 13th, 2020

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May 1, 2020, Oakland Police arrested 43-year-old Jamal Thomas in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in the 7500 block of Ney Avenue. Less than eight hours after the homicide Thomas was located and taken into custody.

Posted: May 1st, 2020

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Enforcement Efforts Aimed at Stopping Suspected Impaired Drivers

Oakland, Calif. — Memorial Day Weekend is a time many spend with family and friends for outdoor activities but is also what is considered the start of California’s 100 dangerous days of summer on roadways between the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

Posted: May 22nd, 2019

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OPD is committed to eliminating any form of racial profiling as well as reducing crime and serving the community through fair and professional, high-quality policing services. This commitment requires …

Posted: April 12th, 2019


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