Community Policing Ad Hoc (Pursuit Policy)

The Community Policing Ad Hoc committee is dedicated to developing a new policy directing the Oakland Police Department's role in Community Policing. This project began in earnest in July 2021 in partnership with community leaders, activists, police officers, and city staff. OPD has resubmitted the policy with amendments for review by the Ad Hoc, which reconvened in June 2023. The Oakland Police Commission’s Community Policing Ad Hoc Committee was tasked with providing recommendations for OPD's Pursuit Policy and presenting them to City Council. Below are the Pursuit Policy recommendations that were presented to the Commission and subsequently shared with City Council for consideration.