Department of Violence Prevention

Cesar E. Chavez
DAY OF SERVICE

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Over the last week City of Oakland crews have responded to more than 400 calls for downed trees and tree limbs, and we're not slowing down. The National Weather Service has a wind advisory in effect today, and Oakland's infrastructure and emergency response departments are staffed up and prepared for wind and storm impacts. Please continue to use caution when traveling. Report any emergency storm impacts, such as downed trees, flooding, or depowered traffic signals, by immediately dialing 311 or 510-615-5566.

For storm safety tips, including how you can prevent or mitigate flooding in your neighborhood by adopting a drain and picking up free sandbags from City locations, go to https://hubs.la/Q01JpgtY0

Please avoid traveling on Skyline Boulevard between Joaquin Miller Rd and Castle Drive until further notice -- there are multiple tree impacts our crews are responding to, and we are closing down the roadway to complete this work safely. Please continue to use caution while traveling citywide and report any downed trees by dialing 311 or 510-615-5566.

This women’s history month, we lift up the brilliance happening right here in our backyard, and celebrate their contributions to our community, in Oakland and beyond. This post does not begin to cover all of the women making an impact here in Oakland, but we encourage you to learn more & support these women-led organizations/businesses, and tag more in the comments! Here’s to strong women making the choice to change the world ✨Black Cultural Zone ESO Ventures East Oakland Youth Development Center Goalsetter Ella Baker CenterRising Sun Center for Opportunity The East Oakland Collective Oaklandia Cafe

For Immediate Release
March 16, 2023

Residential Burglars Disguised as Delivery Drivers

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) has seen an uptick in residential burglaries where the individuals involved are disguised as Amazon workers.

In several of the cases, individuals wearing Amazon delivery driver vests approach a residence and ring the doorbell to determine if the residence is occupied or not. The individuals then force entry into the residence, take several items, then flee the area in a vehicle.

OPD is actively investigating each of these burglaries. If you are a victim or have information regarding any of these incidents, please call 510-238-3951.

To reduce the risk of our community members from becoming a victim of crime, OPD hopes you consider the following safety tips and recommendations:

• Make your home look occupied, and make it difficult to break in.

• Lock all outside doors and windows before you leave.

• Leave lights on when you go out or connect some lamps to automatic timers during the evening.

• Do not allow deliveries, mail, newspapers, or flyers to build up while you are away. Arrange with the Post Office to hold your mail or arrange for a friend or neighbor to take them regularly.

• If you can, invest in a doorbell camera with a two-way talk feature.

• Call the OPD non-emergency number at (510)777-3333, to report suspicious persons.

OPD’s COMMITMENT:

OPD Commanders have begun deploying additional officers to areas of the city that have experienced an increase in residential burglaries.

Working together, we can reduce violence in Oakland.

Reminder: SUNDAY MARCH 19th is the Oakland Running Festival, which includes the Oakland Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Run/Walk.

All races will start and finish at Snow Park by Harrison St and 19th St and will loop around large sections Downtown, West Oakland, Lake Merritt, as well as other neighborhoods.

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and either time their travel to avoid street closures or use alternative routes. All highway and interstate routes will remain open throughout the marathon.

Be advised that motorists that park on the streets listed below will have difficulty moving their vehicles until after runners have passed and the street has been reopened by the Oakland Police.

For further questions or concerns please contact [email protected] or call 408-529-9879.
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How do you heal the community if you don’t tackle the root causes?

Community Violence Prevention strategies aim to lift up the wisdom of people closest to the violence and deepen their skills to promote healing through community-led outreach activities and events. Getting out there, meeting people where they are -- having the conversations and creating solutions.

Visit BOSS Bay Area Neighborhood Impact Hubs -- discover more of our commitment to interrupting cycles of violence --



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City crews and contractors are responding to 32 reports of trees and tree limbs that have fallen during today's stormy winds. A downed tree or limb is considered an infrastructure emergency, as are issues like flooding or depowered traffic signals. Please continue to report any infrastructure emergencies you observe by immediately calling OAK311 (dial 311 or 510-615-5566). Please remember to treat depowered traffic signals as four-way stop sign intersections. Thank you, and stay safe and dry tonight!

BOSS' Women and Children's Reentry Campus Receives MLK Jr. Award for Community Action BOSS' Women and Children's Reentry Campus wins MLK Jr. Award for recognizing their commitment to justice-involved women and their children.