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Oakland Police Department Staffing and Recruitment Report

Original title: Subject: OPD Staffing Report From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Receive A Bi-Annual Informational Report From The Police Department On Recruiting And Police Staffing Levels

Record date · March 26, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This is an regarding the current staffing levels and recruitment efforts of the Oakland Police Department. The report is submitted to the Public Safety Committee for review.

Why it matters

This report provides the public and city officials with data on police staffing numbers and hiring progress, which informs future budget and public safety policy decisions.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Indirectly affected

Oakland residents

Residents receive updated information regarding the status of police staffing and recruitment efforts in their city.

Directly affected

Public Safety Committee

The committee is responsible for receiving and reviewing the data provided in the report.

Key Facts

  • The Oakland Police Department is submitting a bi-annual informational report on staffing and recruitment.
  • The report is filed under file number 26-0503.
  • The report was introduced to the Public Safety Committee on March 5, 2026.
  • The document is classified as an informational report, meaning no specific legislative action or vote is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this report change police funding or policy?
No, this is an intended to provide data to the Public Safety Committee.
How often are these reports produced?
The report is produced on a basis.

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Connected Entities

Public Safety Committee, Oakland Police Department

Sources

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