Oakland, CA —In an ongoing effort to increase public engagement, information sharing and transparency, the City of Oakland and the Oakland Police Department have launched the Oakland Police Department (OPD) Calls for Service Application. This new web application uses Esri technology to provide a 24-hour recap of police activity in the City. Information is updated simultaneously as calls for service are generated by the Oakland Police Communications Section.
Chief Sean Whent said, “We now have a way for people to get real-time information about what’s happening in our community and the volume and types of calls for service officers are handling. We are committed to transparency, and the Calls for Service application is a tool that assists us in providing information to Oaklanders.”
“Residents play an important role in helping to make our communities safer,” said Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. “Improving technology to give Oaklanders self-service access to real-time data will provide a more holistic view of what’s happening in the community, building trust and empowerment.”
The application allows users to access real-time crime data at:
http://mapgis.oaklandnet.com/callsforservice//.
Nixle Tip Watch allows ANONYMOUS tipsters to send OPD a tip three ways:
1. Text TIP OAKLANDPD to 888777 from your cell phone followed by your tip
2. Call our toll-free tip hotline at 855-TIPS-247 (855-847-7247)
3. Submit a tip by web form - see the option at the bottom of OPD's Nixle messages or visit http://nixle.us/tip/oakland-police-department-ca/ to complete and send.
Anonymous Tipping allows residents to proactively connect with the Oakland Police Department by submitting anonymous tips via web form and text message. Additionally, with the issuance of a tipping passcode to tipsters, we can initiate a two-way, anonymous communication to help gather more information.
For more information, please contact the Media Relations Office at 510-238-7230 or [email protected]. Visit Nixle.com to receive Oakland Police Department alerts, advisories and community messages, or follow OPD on Twitter, @oaklandpoliceca.
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