Oakland Police Department

Oakland Police Department The Oakland Police Department is the law enforcement agency responsible for the City of Oakland, CA. We are located in downtown Oakland at 455 7th Street.

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We do not monitor our page for information regarding incidents in progress or crime tips. If you have a tip, please use other avenues (below) to let us know about it. Call EMERGENCY if a crime is in progress or you are in danger
510-777-3211 (landline: 9-1-1)

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NYMOUS TIP
- Homicide 510-238-7950
- Illegal Drugs 510-238-3784
- Illegal Firearm or Firearm Offense 510-535-4867
- Sexual Assault Hotline 510-637-0298

File a COMPLAINT or Report Misconduct
- www2.oaklandnet.com/OPDComplaint
Guides and forms available in Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese
- www2.oaklandnet.com/OPDQualityofService

Make a COMMENDATION
- www2.oaklandnet.com/OPDGoodjob

According to the CDC, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S.If you need he...
06/07/2026

According to the CDC, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S.

If you need help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-866-331-9474. Teens can also text “loveis” to 77054 to reach an advocate.

See Something? Say Something.Your tip could help keep Oakland safe. If you witness any illegal activity or have informat...
06/07/2026

See Something? Say Something.
Your tip could help keep Oakland safe. If you witness any illegal activity or have information, contact our confidential Drug Hotline at 510-238-DRUG (3784).
Your tip could help keep Oakland safe.

Are you buying or selling items online?OPD offers Safe Exchange Zones at OPD Headquarters and Eastmont SubstationTips fo...
06/06/2026

Are you buying or selling items online?

OPD offers Safe Exchange Zones at OPD Headquarters and Eastmont Substation

Tips for Safe Transactions:
• Always meet in public.
• If possible, bring someone with you.
• If something feels off, reschedule or cancel the meetup.

06/06/2026

OPD is hiring officers dedicated to helping our community reach its full potential.

If you want to make a positive impact in Oakland, consider a career with OPD.

Be the change you want to see at OPD.

Text "OPDJobs" to (510) 330-2044 or visit

Drinking and driving is dangerous, illegal, and irresponsible.If you plan to drink tonight, arrange a safe ride in advan...
06/06/2026

Drinking and driving is dangerous, illegal, and irresponsible.

If you plan to drink tonight, arrange a safe ride in advance. Here are a few alternatives:

Use ride-sharing apps or a taxi.
Take public transportation.
Designate a sober driver.

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) made an arrest in connection with the homicide of Aldo Mata Cardona that occurred on...
06/06/2026

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) made an arrest in connection with the homicide of Aldo Mata Cardona that occurred on May 23, 2026, in the 1700 block of East 19th Street.

With the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service, Ottoniel Sales Garcia was taken into custody for the homicide. The Alameda County District Attorney's Office charged Garcia with his involvement in the crime.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821.

Working together, we can make Oakland Safer.

SAFELY LOCATED!!Thanks to our community and media partners, Julio Labrado is no longer a He has been safely located.
06/05/2026

SAFELY LOCATED!!

Thanks to our community and media partners, Julio Labrado is no longer a

He has been safely located.

The Oakland Police Department is providing safety tips to help our community members reduce the risk of becoming a robbe...
06/05/2026

The Oakland Police Department is providing safety tips to help our community members reduce the risk of becoming a robbery victim at an ATM.

Join us on June 24 from 5p - 7p at the Oakland Library, located at 1021 81st Avenue, to discuss OPD’s 2025 Annual Report...
06/05/2026

Join us on June 24 from 5p - 7p at the Oakland Library, located at 1021 81st Avenue, to discuss OPD’s 2025 Annual Report on the Use of Military Equipment in Policing.

This meeting is required under California Assembly Bill 481 and provides an opportunity for community members to learn more and engage in discussion on the department’s use of military equipment.

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455 7TH Street
Oakland, CA
94607

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