There are several methods for communicating with the police department depending on your purpose and needs. Opd administration building entrance cca photo by himy syed. Oakland upgrades police dispatch center the mercury news. Kirkpatrick 455 7th st oakland, california 94607 nonemergency. Listen to the opd radio scanner on your phone or your. As of march 2018, the department employed 747 sworn officers and 323 civilian employees. California penal code 653m pc annoying phone calls. The amtrak police department apd is a national police force committed to protecting the customers, employees, and stakeholders of amtrak. Public records, including complaints, crime reports and department publications, are also available unless release of the information interferes with a right to.
Our program introduces the necessary skills and knowledge to work in a modern public safety communications center by teaching each student the responsibilities required of todays public safety communications professionals. Upgrade now to take advantage of our premium services. Oakland police communications go down again cbs san. To access 911 from cellular phones emergency to access 311 from cellular phones nonemergency police general information san jose police property and evidence facility.
We offer a number of programs aimed at keeping you safe on the. Apply to become an opd police officer police lateral hiring policing in oakland annuitant hiring police cadet hiring. Assistance with employment opportunities is provided when available. Oakland police radio codes learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Allison worked in various assignments within the department. Motor traffic collision reports can be purchased online, in person or by mail. Oakland pd emergency, nonemergency phone lines up and. An emergency is a situation that poses an immediate threat to human life or serious damage to property requiring police, fire department andor paramedics. Oak 311, available free for apple and android smart devices powered by seeclickfix. Opd takes up almost 50% of the oakland annual budget. Richmond police department richmond, ca official website. Founded in 1853, the oakland police department opd has a large presence in oaklands history and is extremely influential in city politics. Oakland firefighters local 55 san francisco police department california highway patrol u. The chp redirects wireless calls meant for 911 centers in cities around oakland.
In 1994, he served as a cadet before becoming a sworn police officer in 1996. If you call the police or fire department in an emergency from a cell phone, calling 911 will send you to a california highway patrol dispatcher in. Call bart police dispatch to report crimes in progress, suspicious activity, or to file a police report. Bakersfield police department headquarters 1601 truxtun avenue bakersfield, ca 93301 661 3277111. The ebrpd police department serves over 25 million annual visitors. The antioch police communications bureau processes an average of 6,800 911 calls and 23,000 business and administrative calls per month. Bpd public safety communications center 911 and non emergency calls the public safety communications center for the city of berkeley is located in the ronald t. At this stage oakland is the only major city in the state that still routes all mobile phone calls through the california highway patrol. Golden gate division takes this challenge completely, focusing enforcement of the california vehicle code, particularly in areas of speed, safety beltchild restraints, and driving under the influence. This page lists emergency numbers and other important government phone numbers to keep handy. Our dispatch center accepts text to 911 in cases of emergencies when a phone call cant be made. Whats particularly unnerving about this ruse is that the purported phone number id for these calls is actually the oakland police departments nonemergency line. The current city budget authorizes 70 dispatcher jobs.
Tell them you are at oakley police department for a ticket sign off. Our area of patrol includes 73 different parks covering all of alameda and contra costa counties. Oakland could face an even bigger tab for dispatcher overtime when the 911 center starts taking wireless calls. Operations center oakland county, michigan oakland. The oakland police department is committed to reducing crime and serving the. Each is dedicated to making the town of oakland a safe haven for residents and visitors alike. If you are calling from outside oakland or on a cell phone, continue to use the number 510 6155566. Phone numbers listed are public access numbers, in. Police department city of emeryville, ca official website. The 5107773211 cell and land line for 911 calls to oakland police department dispatchers went down just before 1 p. In oakland, shortage of 911 dispatchers makes a hectic job. Helpful phone numbers all helpful numbers city of oakland.
This phone is directly connected to sheriffs dispatch. An oakland police dispatcher handles a call for service in the departments operationis center, june 30, 2014. The department is divided into 5 geographical divisions policing oaklands 78 square miles and population of 420,000. It is staffed by a bureau supervisor, 4 supervising dispatchers and 11 full time dispatchers. The oakland police department opd is a law enforcement agency responsible for policing the city of oakland, california, united states. In addition to enforcement, officers patrol state properties and educate the motoring public on the state traffic laws through community events. The oakland police department is committed to reducing crime and serving the community through fair, quality policing. Tsukamoto public safety building psb and is the primary answering point for all 911 and non emergency calls for the police and fire department.
Police services for the city of dublin are performed under contract with the alameda county sheriffs office. The california crime of making annoying phone calls or sending annoying electronic communications is a misdemeanor in california law. As part of the chps golden gate division, our office is located near the sr24 and i580 junction in oakland. The oakland police academy is also pleased to offer the most comprehensive 911 dispatch academy in the state of michigan. Acting chief darren allison grew up in the department. Dispatch and some data processing functions are handled at sheriffs office facilities in oakland and san.
Through policing contracts we also provide law enforcement. It has a rocky history, at times leaving officers unable to communicate with each other during emergencies. Dialing 911 within oakland county will immediately contact emergency aid agencies within oakland county. By 1886, the department had installed telephone call boxes for foot patrolmen and purchased. Phone operators are available at 5104646000 from 8. The fdc receives approximately 60,000 emergency calls for service annually, 47,000 of which are medical emergencies. The oakland police department is committed to making information available to the public when requested. To save precious time in an emergency, program the emergency numbers for oakland, emeryville, and berkeley into your. Oaklands dispatchers currently must deal with about 612,000 annual calls for service with only twothirds the staffing from 15 years ago. Please take a look at our new victim advocacy webpage for information related to our partnerships with victim advocacy groups and the newly opened west contra costa family justice center at 256 24th street richmond, ca 94804.
A recent audit found that the centers answers to 911 calls were slower than. Find out about meetings, request city services through oak 311, or contact the mayor and city council. The pages below provide important information for your contact with us. The oakland police department is comprised of 12 full time police officers, 7 reserve police officers and a director of police administration. Upon receiving these calls, a staff member determines the location of the emergency and transfers the call to the appropriate law enforcement or fire agency. Oak 311, available free for apple and android smart devices powered by. The caller claims to be an opd dispatcher and asks for money. City of oakland join the oakland police department. Our more than 500 sworn and civilian personnel at more than 30 locations in 46 states conduct a range of behindthescenes and front line security measures to ensure amtrak employee, passenger, and infrastructure. From sworn officers to professional staff, opd is always looking for kind, engaged, and committed people to join the department.
Oakland county 911 emergency system homeland security. The oakland police radio system failed thursday afternoon, and it isnt the first time. Patrol, criminal investigations, crime prevention, and some business office functions are performed at the civic center location. A brief 1530 sec ad will play at the start of this feed. Nonemergency numbers can be used for any general calls related to the police or fire departments that dont pertain to a lifethreatening emergency. The oakland fire department dispatch center fdc is located in downtown oakland and is a critical component of emergency coordination and response. In fact, we are the largest regional park system in the united states. This means that if the phone company is unsure about which dispatch center to send a call, it is automatically routed to the oakland county sheriffs operations center. Today the group took part in a multiagency training. Submit an anonymous tip for nonemergencies only in case of emergency, please call 911. Oakland police dispatch patrol 1 and 2 live audio feed. Apply to police dispatcher, dispatcher, emergency dispatcher and more. Oakland police dispatchers slow to answer 911 calls.
Pick up the phone in the yellow box on the brick wall outside of the oakley police department at 3231 main street. Alternative police emergency phone line now working. Bart pd is headquartered at 101 8th street oakland, ca 94607. Upon completion of the five week program, graduates will receive a 911 dispatch academy certificate provided by the oakland police academy. If for some reason the amphitheater is being used otherwise andor ogp itself is inaccessible, we will meet at kaiser park, right next to the statues, on 19th st. If you call the police or fire department in an emergency from a cell phone, calling 911 will send you to a california highway patrol dispatcher in sacramento who will have to transfer you to an oakland dispatcher. The following list are chp offices listed with their respective dispatch centers. The richmond police department is concerned about crime victims and families in crisis.