Use of Force Definitions and Policies
OPD takes Use of Force (UOF) seriously and provides precise UOF definitions to guide polices and procedures
OPD takes Use of Force (UOF) seriously and provides precise UOF definitions to guide polices and procedures
The Oakland Police Department (OPD) defines Use of Force (UOF) as any physical or mechanical intervention used by a member or employee to defend, control, overpower, restrain or overcome the resistance of an individual. OPD takes UOF seriously and has employed several strategies to reduce its occurrence (see definitions, strategies, and links to UOF levels below).
The Oakland Police Department patrol and special operations are organized under Police Areas 1, 2, and 3 (under Bureau of Field Operations One) and Police Areas 4, 5, and 6 (under Bureau of Field Operations Two). Through these divisions, OPD provides day-to-day police services, including response to emergency and non-emergency calls, preliminary investigations and evidence collection, community-oriented problem solving, and crime-fighting efforts.
We are committed to making information available to the public. The links below provide information related to OPD policies, the Negotiated Settlement Agreement (NSA), Occupy Oakland, and other relevant police public information.
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Oakland Public Works regularly cleans public streets in Oakland to keep our streets safer and reduce the amount of waste that flows into our storm drains and San Francisco Bay. If you park in a restricted area during a scheduled street sweeping, you can receive a ticket. You can find street sweeping schedules and information on this page.
Here is your information on compost, recycling, trash and bulky services for Oakland residents. You will also find information for businesses, for construction and demolition, and for events.
This page provides an overview of City programs and services addressing illegal dumping. You can help us reduce illegal dumping and improve our neighborhoods by requesting City services, reporting dumping, and volunteering to help!
Please visit the Oakland Recycles website for complete information on residential compost, recycle, trash and bulky item services.
We can help your business comply with Oakland's trash, recycle and compost requirements. Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc (WMAC) is the exclusive provider of commercial trash and compost collection services. OaklandRecycles.com has complete information about available services.
All building permits in Oakland require a Recycling Plan before they can be issued and a Summary Report before final inspection can be scheduled. Both are provided through the Green Halo website.
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