Oakland, CA
Municipality in California
United States
Oakland, CA streamlines public reporting of vehicle break-ins with @OaklandAutoBurg pilot
The Oakland Police Department reported a 36% increase in locked vehicle break-ins from 2022 to 2023. An October 2023 weekend pilot asked residents to report suspicious behavior or attempted break-ins to @OaklandAutoBurg on Instagram and X. Police staff monitored the accounts and forwarded relevant information to foot patrols. The @OaklandAutoBurg reporting accounts may be used in the future as complements to deterrence methods like decoys and aerial monitoring.
Oakland, CA
United States
Oakland, CA relies on artificial intelligence for early wildlfire detections during N5 Sensors pilot
Ten ChemNodes installed throughout the city gather data on air quality, particulates, and temperature. An AI-enabled platform evaluates potential threats up to two miles away and alerts the Oakland Fire Department of wildfires by text or email. ChemNodes don't require direct cellular connections and store enough solar energy for up to 10 days of operation. The two-year pilot will test response times during fires while gathering data for targeted fire prevention measures.
Oakland, CA
United States
Oakland, CA works with Populus on smart loading zone program for commercial deliveries
Commercial fleet operators apply for Smart Loading Zone permits through Populus. The permit process requires registration and location data sharing for all vehicles operating in Oakland. Registered delivery vehicles can park in paid parking zones within city limits thanks to automated payments. Operators pay $3 per vehicle each year and $0.03 per minute of parking. Smart Loading Zone permits minimize traffic impacts from increased delivery volumes.
Oakland, CA
United States
Oakland, CA is launching a drone program to improve public safety with privacy policy limitations
The Oakland Police Department is launching a drone program for use during search and rescue operations, missing-person investigations, and de-escalation efforts during engagements with barricaded armed suspects. The drones will not collect facial recognition data or use artificial intelligence and the police will only keep the footage for five days unless it is linked to a specific criminal investigation.
Oakland, CA
United States
Oakland, CA implements surveillance camera pilot for illegal dumping deterrence and enforcement
City officials approved the pilot after finding 7,470 tons of illegally disposed waste was collected in the previous year. The Portal Observation Device (POD) Surveillance System from Security Lines US monitors 10 dumping hotspots. Oakland Public Works gathers incident footage for referral to its Environmental Enforcement Officer (EEO) team. High-definition video helps officers issue fines up to $1,000 per incident and seek prosecution for repeat offenders.
Oakland, CA
United States
Oakland, CA partnered with Greenling Institute to develop the Town Link digital inclusion program
The city of Oakland partnered with the non-profit Greenling Institute to develop "The Town Link" a program to improve digital literacy, foster digital inclusion, and reduce the digital divide. The year-long program raises awareness of affordable broadband plans and provides computers to residents that lack reliable internet connectivity. The program also provides 10 local organizations with $10,000 city-funded grants to increase internet adoption and digital literacy in priority communities.
Oakland, CA
United States
Oakland, CA is launching a one-year pilot of the Mobile Assistance Community Responders program
The City of Oakland is launching a one-year pilot of the Mobile Assistance Community Responders (MACRO) program which reimagines public safety. The new program will send unarmed civilians with medical and mental health training to respond to non-violent emergency calls instead of the police. The Oakland Fire Department will run the program using the existing 911 dispatch system and county EMTs and mental health experts will be contracted as the civilian responder volunteers.
Oakland, CA
United States