We are proud to welcome new leadership at the Oakland Police Department. Please join us in congratulating Interim Chief James Beere, Interim Assistant Chief Casey Johnson, and Deputy Chief Aaron Smith as they step into their new roles. We also want to extend our appreciation to former Chief Floyd Mitchell for ensuring a seamless transition. His steady leadership has helped position Interim Chief Beere and the entire executive team for continued success. | Oakland Police Department

5.8K views · 409 reactions | San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Piñeiro stopped by OPD to show his support for the women and men of the department. We appreciate the visit, the encouragement, and the love. And hey @eddypineiro1 , there’s always room on our team after the NFL. | Oakland Police Department | Facebook

6.6K views · 219 reactions | OPD Employee highlight!  Highlight for one of OPD’s most recent academy graduates, Officer Matthew Kuresa. Officer Matthew Kuresa graduated from the 182nd Oakland Police Department academy on September 20, 2019. During the graduation ceremony Officer Kuresa wow’d the attendees with singing the National Anthem.  Please enjoy the attached video of a great job by this new officer.  | Oakland Police Department | Facebook

I’ve learned the owner of a walk-in North Oakland barber shop was arrested by the Oakland Police Department in a deadly shooting near his business, one of two homicides in the city on New Year’s Day. https://tinyurl.com/2zjsh5f5 | Henry K. Lee KTVU

Philadelphia police are investigating a deadly triple shooting in Northeast Philly. It happened just after 11 a.m. on the 7100 block of Oakland Street. Three men were shot and rushed to nearby hospitals. Police say two victims were pronounced dead just before noon, and the third victim’s condition has not been released. Investigators also have a vehicle connected to the shooting being held at Temple University Hospital. Homicide detectives are working this case tonight. If you know anything, con