Contract Services
2425 East 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 268-7931

A.C. Transit Police Services | Airport Police Services | Marine Patrol
Highland Hospital Police Services | Peralta Police Services

Social Services Agency Police Services
Administration | Eden Area Multi-Service | Broadway | Eastmont
Family Justice Center | Alameda County Recorder's Office
Enterprise | North Oakland

A.C. TRANSIT POLICE SERVICES  
2425 East 12th Street
Oakland, CA
(510) 268-7905

Deputies focus on “partnerships” to address problems and/or concerns identified by district staff and passengers. Deputies also instruct bus operators in the role of the Sheriff’s Office, personal safety, diffusing potential problems, and as a witness what information will assist us in our investigations. AC Transit Police Services had 6,577 call for service and issues an average of 9,394 citations for illegally parking in the bus zone, document 2,644 incidents with a police report, and arrest 814 individuals.

The AC Transit Police Services unit utilizes a variety of methods to patrol the bus lines; marked patrol vehicle, riding the bus in uniform, undercover (plain clothes), and bicycles. Sheriff’s Technicians enforce parking regulations ensuring that the bus can enter the appropriate bus loading areas. AC Transit Police Services primary responsibility is to respond to calls for service involving AC Transit buses and properties. AC Transit buses are equipped with silent alarms that when activated allow Central Dispatch to monitor voices in the bus, record incidents via security cameras, and track the location of the bus via Global Positioning technology.

Passengers can report a crime by asking the bus operator to call the Sheriff, dialing 911, or calling the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number (510) 667-7721. Questions regarding Police Services can be answered by telephoning the AC Transit Police Services at (510) 268-7905. Parking citation information is available by telephoning (800) 654-7275. Voice mail is available in case you are calling after business hours and we will return your call when we return.

MISSION

To protect life and property and to enforce civil and criminal laws while respecting the rights of all; recognizing the diversity of the community served; identifying and maintaining a high level of professionalism, integrity, and readiness; delivering consistent and humane treatment to those under our care and custody; and providing a safe, secure, and customer friendly environment at the Oakland International Airport.

PROGRAMS

The following programs are run out of the Airport Police Services:

• TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM

  Traffic enforcement at the Oakland International Airport involves both mobile and foot patrols. With the recent delivery of five motorcycles, this program has the capability of addressing all of the Airport’s traffic needs. The Traffic Enforcement Program is based upon six primary factors that are vital in combating traffic issues on Port of Oakland property. These factors consist of the following: high visibility of uniformed Deputy Sheriffs; assignment of non-uniformed personnel (Sheriff’s Safety Aides) when needed; a cooperative working relationship with Port of Oakland employees as well as construction engineering personnel; continuous contact with the local District Attorney for follow-up of cases and prosecution; vendor/private organization education; and customer informational programs.

 

• PORT OF OAKLAND/CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM

  This program was developed to provide Port of Oakland employees, as well as contract personnel with information regarding: Explosive Recognition; Crime Awareness & Prevention; Search Practices; and other various topics. All training programs have been provided by Airport Police Services Unit staff utilizing a lecture-question/answer format. This format was coupled with visual aids, handouts and “guest” speakers as the need arose.

 

• UNDERCOVER/PLAIN CLOTHES PROGRAM

  This program was implemented, on an as needed basis, to augment basic mobile patrol services. It was employed to combat specific kinds of illegal activity that occurs when a uniformed officer is not present.

 

• A.C.O.P.P. PROGRAM

  The Airport Community Oriented Policing Program (A.C.O.P.P.) is in the process of being developed. This program is a collaborative effort focusing on developing and maintaining a safe, secure, and customer friendly environment at the Airport. The Airport Police Services Unit participates in this program by providing informational handouts, as well as conducting group discussions regarding personal and workplace safety with employees and customers of the Airport.

 

• BICYCLE PATROL PROGRAM

  The primary purpose of this program is to be used as a high profile tool in deterring possible crime that may occur in the various parking areas of the Airport, as well as, areas that are saturated with pedestrian traffic.

 

• A.S.A.P. PROGRAM

  The Airport Security Awareness Program (A.S.A.P.) is based on a collaborative effort between local, State and Federal organizations that have a vested interest in the security of the Airport. As part of an information-sharing network, the primary focus of this program will be to identify and correct potential security issues at the Airport. Additionally, this program will be utilized as a tool to assist in combating potential terrorist activity.

 

• E.O.D. PROGRAM

  The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Program (E.O.D.) was implemented to ensure that all of the Oakland International Airport’s needs pertaining to explosive response and recovery are met. By integrating trained E.O.D. Technicians into the ranks of the Airport Police Services Unit and also allocating critical pieces of equipment to the Airport, the Sheriff’s Office has been successful in establishing an on-site E.O.D. Team capable of handling a myriad of incidents.

 

• EXPLOSIVE ORDINANCE CANINE TEAM

  The Explosive Ordnance Canine Teams were implemented to augment explosive recognition and early detection capabilities at the Oakland International Airport.  There are a total of six Explosive Ordnance Canine Teams assigned to the Oakland Airport.  Four of these highly trained teams are part of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Explosive Detection K-9 Program.  In June of 2007, we sent four of our Deputy Sheriff’s to this respected K-9 program which is conducted at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio Texas over the course of 11 weeks.  All of our Deputy Sheriff’s were paired with a canine and successfully completed the first phase of the certification process.  In January, 2008 all of our TSA canine Teams passed and received their final certification from TSA.
  
  We are extremely proud of the hard work and accomplishments of our all Explosive Ordnance Canine Teams. Our Canine Teams work hand in hand with other local, State and Federal Agencies deployed at the Oakland International Airport
  

 

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MARINE PATROL

MISSION

The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office is charged with ensuring the safety and security of the waterways that are located throughout the County of Alameda. To that end, Sheriff Gregory J. Ahern has created a full time Marine Patrol Unit. This multi-mission unit operates throughout the County’s waterways and assists other local, State, and Federal agencies, as well as military assets, in all facets of marine operations.

The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office primary mission is to act as a deterrent to possible terrorist attacks on the Port of Oakland and within the San Francisco Bay. Additionally, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office is committed to the following:

1. To save lives and promote boater safety through education of the boating community.
2. To act as a law enforcement body throughout the waterways of Alameda County.
3. To detect and prevent environmental hazards from harming and/or destroying Alameda County waterways.
4. To build partnerships with local, State, and Federal agencies in a concerted effort to thwart terrorism.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office take reports, issue citations, investigate crimes, and provide a safe environment for the employees and citizens whom work and use the services of Highland Hospital.

SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY POLICE SERVICES (Administration)  [ Back to Top ]
7751 Edgewater Dr.
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 383-8724

• Three county agencies (Social Services, the Clerk-Recorder, and the Family Justice Center) contracted with the Sheriff’s Office to provide police services. These specific locations contend with higher amounts of public contact and on occasion, family issues. The Sheriff’s Office employees provide security and police services to seven worksites during business hours.
  
• The Sheriff’s Office employees at these locations take reports, issue citations, monitor public conduct, investigate crimes, and in general provide a safer workplace for county employees and the public they serve.

This page last updated: May 17, 2010