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