Community Resources
City of Oakland and CalTrans Resources
Be Oaktown PROUD: Prevent & Report Unlawful Dumping
Oaktown PROUD is a local initiative dedicated to reducing illegal dumping and enhancing Oakland neighborhoods. Through this campaign, you can #BeOaktownPROUD by reporting unlawful dumping, requesting city services, and volunteering to help keep Oakland clean!
- Report to Public Works
Report maintenance issues easily through SeeClickFix or by downloading the Oak311 app to track issues directly from your phone. - Contact: (510) 615-5566
- Online Maintenance Request: Submit Here
CalTrans Freeway & Ramp Maintenance
- Graffiti on signs, striping, or electrical issues: (415) 330-6500
- Illegal dumping, potholes, or overgrown vegetation: (510) 614-5942
- Online Maintenance Request: Submit Here
Safety Tips for Visitors
- Travel in groups, or choose well-lit streets if walking alone at night.
- Stay aware of your surroundings—keep your head up, eyes open, and phone down.
- Never leave personal items unattended, especially on chairs.
- Carry belongings in front of you, closer to your body.
- Trust your instincts: if something feels off, leave and find a safe location nearby.
- For parking, secure garages are recommended. Remove valuables from your vehicle and avoid leaving any visible items.
Source: Visit Oakland
Register Your Security Cameras with OPD
Help Oakland Police (OPD) in their investigations by registering your home security cameras. This is especially useful for cameras with good night resolution or license plate readers. Information from cameras can be shared across cities, assisting in investigations.
- Learn More about camera registration: OPD Camera Registry
Crime Reporting Information
- Emergency & Crime in Progress: Call 911 or text 777-3211 from your cell phone.
- Suspicious Activity: Call OPD Non-Emergency at 777-3333
- Drug Dealing Tip-Line: 238-DRUG(3784)
- Sex Trafficking Tip-Line: 238-2373
- Fire Hazard Reporting: 238-3581
- Join OPD’s Security Camera & Alarm Registry: Click Here
- Report a Crime Online: Submit Here
- Text-to-911: Learn more about this service for emergency situations when voice calls aren’t safe: Learn More
Non-Police Response for Mental Health Crises
The Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland (MACRO) Program provides an alternative to police response for non-emergency “quality of life” calls, including mental health crises.
Learn More & Contact MACRO: Visit Here
City Updates
- Subscribe for NIXLE Alerts: Text your zip code to 888777 to opt-in, or visit NIXLE Alerts
- Subscribe to Email or Text Alerts: Enter Email Here
- City of Oakland Twitter: @Oakland
- Oakland Police Department Twitter: @OaklandPoliceCA
Resident Resources
- Lakeshore Business Improvement District (District 2): Find your City Councilmember and contact them via this interactive map.
- Bulky Item Pickup Services: Available to all Oakland residents through the Oakland Recycles Program.
- RE:Source: Provides guidelines for proper recycling, reuse, and disposal in Oakland. Select your service area for specific instructions.
- Events Calendar: Check out upcoming community events on the LABID’s Events Page.
Lakeshore Business Improvement District Security Officer Abebe
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The Lakeshore Avenue Business Improvement District Board of Directors convenes monthly on the third Monday. Our meetings focus on key topics such as security, community activities, and clean-up initiatives. Stay informed by joining our mailing list for updates on meeting agendas, locations, and past minutes.