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On June 12, 2020, at approximately 10:22 PM the Oakland Police Departments Communication Division received reports of a group of 100 individuals, some armed with bats in the 4000 block of Telegraph Avenue. Agitators then blocked the streets with trash cans and set them on fire. Numerous businesses were vandalized with windows broken, and a building in the area was set on fire. As officers were responding to the reports of disruptive and unruly activity, agitators began to aggressively throw rocks and bottles damaging police vehicles. No officers were reported injured in this incident.

Interim Oakland Police Chief Susan E. Manheimer wrote an open letter to the people of Oakland about the recent George Floyd demonstrations. The letter discusses Crowd Management, Impact on the community, and policy changes including a Special Order to remove the Carotid Restraint hold.

The Oakland Police Department stands united with our community. We are determined to help rebuild the safety and security of our businesses and merchants. Since May 29, 2020, nearly 200 of our already vulnerable businesses have been looted, vandalized, and destroyed by some violent disrupters.

As part of our dedication to providing equitable public service, On May 16, 2020, at 5:39 p.m. OPD officers were patrolling in the 1600 block of Wood Street, when they came upon a vehicle believed to be stolen. The patrol car’s computer database alerted the Officer of a “possibly stolen property." History has informed us that stolen vehicles can be used in connection with other serious crimes.

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.

Today, the Oakland Police Department’s Traffic Investigations Section released the name and photo of a person who is wanted in connection with a fatal hit and run.

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.

On April 24, 2020, community concerns surrounding an incident were brought to the attention of the Oakland Police Department. Chief Manheimer has made it clear, that it is vital that we have open comm …

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and Oakland Police Department encourages the community to think about the safety of riders on two wheels and look twice for motorcycles.

Oakland Police Department encourages everyone to “go safely” during National Bicycle Safety Month.