A message from the City of Oakland: 
The trial of former BART police officer Johannes Mehserle is underway in Los Angeles and moving quickly; a verdict could be announced in late June.

Simple Steps to Help Keep Oakland Safe
We anticipate that regardless of the verdict reached by the jury, demonstrations could occur in downtown Oakland, and potentially throughout the city. The City is committed to facilitating peaceful demonstrations. And we are prepared to deal with the situation if it turns violent. Here are some simple steps you can take:

• Stay tuned to your local TV and radio stations for information.

• On the day the verdict is announced, if possible park your car in a secure location.
• Remove or secure large trash receptacles.
• Let employees know they have the option to close the business and get to a safe location.
• Consider stocking up on plywood and supplies to board up your business, if necessary. These companies provide board-up services: Purofirst (510) 482-4545; Four Star Clean (510) 796-5900; 911 Restoration Services (510) 526-1137. Contact your private insurance company for other companies.
• Be sure your business is well lit. Good lighting increases visibility—and also increases the effectiveness of any closed circuit TV system.
• If you have a closed circuit TV, be sure it is in good working order and is turned on. Save recordings of documented criminal activity.
• Make sure your building has good quality locks on the doors and windows. Deadbolt locks are a must for exterior doors.
• All exterior doors with a gap exposing the door jam should be covered with a steel plate to prevent the door from being pried open.
• Leave the cash drawer empty and open after business hours.
• If your business is damaged, take photographs if possible.
• For crimes in progress and other emergencies, dial 911. If using a cell phone, dial (510) 777-3211.
• Report any suspicious activity to OPD by calling the non-emergency number: (510) 777-3333.

Stay Informed

• We will post regular information updates on our web site: www.oaklandnet.com.
• To receive emergency alerts by email or wireless device, subscribe to our alert system. On the lower left hand side of the City’s home page, look for “Email Updates” and select “emergency alerts.”
• Follow us on Twitter: oaklandpoliceca
• If you don’t have a computer, call (510) 444-CITY for information and/or recorded updates.

Printable Bulletin flyers:

Merchant Information Bulletin (English)
Community Information Bulletin (English)
Spanish Merchants
Spanish Community
Chinese Merchants
Chinese Community

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