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Oakland reports 614 officers as rivals offer up to $70K bonuses

Oakland Public Safety Committee: OPD's first vehicle GPS tracker policy, which adds new reporting, heads to a council vote April 14. OPD reported 614 sworn field officers in a recruiting update.
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Public Safety Committee
March 24, 2026

TL;DR

  • OPD reported 614 sworn field officers, and recruiting drew the most discussion. Staff said recruiting needs at least $558,000; the council gave $120,000.
  • OPD's first vehicle GPS tracker policy, which adds new reporting requirements, cleared the committee and goes to the full council April 14.
  • A $22,583.26 contract for the "throw phone" OPD's hostage negotiators use goes to the council April 14.

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