The Oakland Police Department is committed to making available information to the public when requested and when it does not interfere with an individual’s right to privacy, or whenever the release of information may jeopardize the safety of an individual or the successful completion of a law enforcement investigation.

To request public records from the Oakland Police Department, choose one of these options:

  • In person - complete a request form at the Patrol Division, 455 7th St. – 1st Floor.
  • In person at the OPD Records Section, 455 7th St.– Room 306. 
    Business hours: Mon-Fri (holidays excepted) 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,

    •  By post: download form, complete & mail to 455 7th St., Rm 306, Oakland, CA 94607

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All requests will be date/time stamped as received on the first Records Division business day after the request has been completed and submitted.

Contact Information for Assistance with Requesting Oakland Police Public Records

If you need additional assistance with OPD public records, or to mail or email your public records request, please contact:

            Ms. Rheta Sonnier, Public Records Request Coordinator
            Records Section                                                 
            455 7th Street, Room 306                          Email: rsonnier@oaklandnet.com                      Oakland, CA 94607                                   Tel: 510 238-3422   

            Mrs. Deborah Fallehy, Acting Records Manager
            Records Division
            455 7th Street, Room 306                          Email: dfallehy@oaklandnet.com                     Oakland, CA 94607                                   Tel: 510 238-6886

            Officer Roland Holmgren
            Public Information Officer
            455 7th St. – 8th Floor                              Email: rholmgren@oaklandnet.com                    Oakland, CA 94607                                  Tel: 510 238-7230

           

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