Oakland Beat 22Y

Beat 22Y - NOV. 2023 Meeting - Thurs. Nov. 2nd (Zoom)

The next 22Y neighborhood meeting will take place as a zoom meeting. 

• Please register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlfuiuqD0tHdR23pL_N2mVKrC4WfJJSPzM 

See you there!

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Beat 22Y - SEP. 2023 Meeting - Thurs. Sep. 7th (Hybrid)

The next 22Y neighborhood meeting will take place as a hybrid meeting (both online and via Zoom). 

• In-Person: First Covenant Church (4000 Redwood Road), in the Community Room at the rear of the church. 

• Via Zoom: Please register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlfuiuqD0tHdR23pL_N2mVKrC4WfJJSPzM 

See you there!

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Oakland Police Department (OPD) welcomed 18 new officers

Today, the Oakland Police Department (OPD) welcomed 18 new officers to the OPD family as members of the 190th Basic Recruit Academy graduated at a ceremony held at the Scottish Rite Center.  The graduates are a welcomed addition to our Oakland family, bringing the department to 714 sworn officers, our highest number since January 2022. (https://www.oaklandca.gov/news/2023/190th-basic-recruit-academy-graduation) 

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Beat 22Y - MAR. 2023 Meeting - Thurs. Mar. 2nd

Hello neighbors, our next bi-monthly meeting is scheduled for Thurs. Mar. 2nd at 7:00pm PST, and will take place via Zoom. We hope to hear updates from the office of newly-elected D4 Councilmember Ramachandran, from our 22Y Community Resource Officers, and we'll also hear a presentation from Quit Carbon.  

Please register/RSVP here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlfuiuqD0tHdR23pL_N2mVKrC4WfJJSPzM   

*Please note: There is a small chance we may meet in person in March as well (thus, a hybrid Zoom/in-person meeting. Please check back here for details, or sign up on our email list above to get the latest updates.) 

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Beat 22Y - JAN. 2023 Meeting - Date Moved to Thurs. Jan. 26th

Hello neighbors, and happy new year to you and your families! Our first meeting of the year had to be postponed by 3 weeks to Thurs. Jan 26th at 7:00pm PST, and will take place via Zoom. We hope to hear updates from the office of newly-elected D4 Councilmember Ramachandran, and we'll also hear a presentation from Quit Carbon.  

Please RSVP here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsdeiurTkoGd2dVOBM2OfXnBqi45jXT6gq  

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Beat 22Y - NOV. Meeting - IN PERSON!

For our last meeting of 2022, on Thurs. Nov. 3rd at 6:30pm, we will be having an outdoor, in-person meet-and-greet at the tables outside of Red Boy Pizza in Lincoln Square (4100 Redwood Rd, Oakland). Come meet your neighbors, enjoy a slice of pizza, and a beverage (non-hosted). You can also meet our representative from the Neighborhood Law Corps, if you should need assistance with any nuisance property issues in your neighborhood. 

Please RSVP here, so we can plan around attendance: http://evite.me/TCBj7TSbm7 

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Recorded Video Presentation from Oakland Firesafe Council (Sept. 1 Meeting)

Beat 22Y neighbors were pleased to have Oakland Firesafe Council present their timely recommendations for residents to take to mitigate fire risk. 

*Please watch this short 15-minute video here: https://youtu.be/6LrATBH1oOE 

For more information, please visit: https://oaklandfiresafecouncil.org/resources/ 

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Beat 22Y - SEPT. 2022 Meeting: 

We will be having our next bi-monthly meeting Thurs. Sept. 1st at 7:00pm, via Zoom, and will be hearing updates from D4 councilmember Sheng Thao's office, as well as new 22Y OPD community resource officer, Aaron Johnson, and Oakland Firesafe Council, about how we residents can prepare for the upcoming fire season. 

* * Please register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrcuCprj4oHtAzbWgRaUPfz0VWxPZo3O5N

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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 National Night Out - 2022!

National Night Out is on Tuesday, August 2nd, from 6 - 8pm. Be sure to sign up on the city's website and register YOUR block party! "When neighbors know one another, neighborhoods are safer." 

https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/national-night-out-2022 

Beat 22Y - JULY 2022 Meeting: 

We will be having our next bi-monthly meeting Thurs. July 21st at 7:00pm, via Zoom, and will be hearing updates from D4 councilmember Sheng Thao's office, as well as new 22Y OPD community resource officer, Aaron Johnson, and Oakland Firesafe Council, about how we residents can prepare for the upcoming fire season. 

* * Please register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrcuCprj4oHtAzbWgRaUPfz0VWxPZo3O5N

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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Beat 22Y - MAY 2022 Meeting: 

We will be having our next bi-monthly meeting Thurs. May 19th at 7:00pm, via Zoom, and will be hearing updates from D4 councilmember Sheng Thao's office, as well as new 22Y OPD community resource officer, Aaron Johnson, and Oakland Bureau of Planning Representative, Ruslan Filipau, on upcoming changes to Oakland's General Plan for 2025-2045. 

* * Please register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrcuCprj4oHtAzbWgRaUPfz0VWxPZo3O5N

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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Beat 22Y - MARCH 2022 Meeting: 

We will be having our next bi-monthly meeting Thurs. March 3rd at 7:00pm, via Zoom, and will be hearing updates from D4 councilmember Sheng Thao, as well as new 22Y OPD community resource officer, Aaron Johnson, and new Area 4 Captain Jake Bassett.

* * Please register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrcuCprj4oHtAzbWgRaUPfz0VWxPZo3O5N

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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OPD Addresses a Challenging Year in Crime

In 2020, the United States saw a 30% increase in homicides over the previous year, representing the largest single-year increase ever recorded in the country. That trend seemed to continue into 2021, as major cities across America are experiencing record numbers of homicides.

This year, OPD investigated 134 homicides, the most since 2012. Further, Oakland experienced a 21% increase in shooting incidents. Many of the homicides and shootings involved gang and group members and conflicts. As the homicides increased, Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong recognized the need to reassign six additional investigators to work in the homicide section. The additional investigators allowed the department to solve more cases and increase the homicide clearance rate from 33% in October to 47% at year’s end. In 2021, OPD arrested nearly 60 homicide suspects, supporting the department’s message, that OPD will make every effort to bring those responsible for these crimes to justice.

https://www.oaklandca.gov/news/2021/opd-addresses-a-challenging-year-in-crime-with-year-end-data 

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*MEETING CHANGE: Beat 22Y - SEPT. 2021 Meeting: Moving 22Y's meeting to Sept. 14th. 

LATE CHANGE: We just learned that Chief LeRonne L. Armstrong unfortunately won't be able to join us on the 14th. Instead Deputy Chief Bolton, and Area 3 Captain James Beere will be in attendance, to provide an update on the latest developments with OPD, and to hear residents' questions regarding public safety in the City of Oakland. 

Date:  September 14, 2021, 6pm - 7pm

Please register in advance for this upcoming meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqdequqjsrHtyrFVdK4sb4Rr_YK6cM6IeY

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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OPD Chief Armstrong Describes 4th of July "chaos"

Oakland police responded to seven shootings, two deaths and a huge sideshow overnight on the Fourth of July in “12 hours of nonstop chaos,” Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong said Monday. - SF Chronicle 

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National Night Out - Tues. Aug. 3rd, 6:00 - 8:00pm

IT’S TIME TO ORGANIZE YOUR BLOCK PARTY! Or other outdoor event that brings neighbors together. Keep it small. Wear your mask, social distance. Please see registration page and guidelines to keep your event safe for all participants. MORE INFO:  www.oaklandca.gov/nno 

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New Area 3 OPD Captain: James Beere

Welcome Capt. Beere! Our neighborhood council recently learned that OPD Capt. James Beere will be assuming command of OPD Area 3 this month. We would also like to thank and wish outgoing Capt. James "Jake" Bassett well, as he transitions over to OPD Area 4. 

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Beat 22Y - MAY 2021 Meeting: 

At our recent 22Y meeting on  Thurs. May 6th, at 7:00pm neighbors gathered to hear updates from our D4 council office, our NSC, our CRO, from Asst. Fire Marshal Felicia Bryant, and neighbor Steve L.  The next 22Y meeting is tentatively scheduled for Thurs. July 15th, 7pm.

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New Co-Chair for Beat 22Y NAC

Congratulations to Keith Uriarte, who was elected as co-chair at our March 2021 meeting! Keith will be joining forces with current co-chair Jay Ashford, and the rest of the City/OPD team serving Beat 22Y neighborhoods. 

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CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) Visits:

We have begun (in a very limited and socially-distant fashion, due to COVID-19) to resume CPTED visits for Beat 22Y residents by trained City of Oakland staff. If you would like to arrange a CPTED visit to your residence or commercial property, please contact Brian Cassidy (bcassidy[at]oaklandca.gov) or Lisa Dieng (ldieng[at]oaklandca.gov). 

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New Neighborhood Services Coordinator for Beat 22Y:

Beat 22Y was saddened to learn that our long-time Neighborhood Services Coordinator (NSC) Renee Sykes has decided to retire, effective Oct. 30, 2020, after 26 years' of service to the City of Oakland. Thank you for your partnership and service to Beat 22Y!

In early November, we have learned that Lisa Dieng will be our new NSC for Beat 22Y, and we are excited to begin working with her! 

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Joaquin Miller Park Virtual Public Safety Town Hall: 

Join Councilmember Sheng Thao, Oakland Police Department Community Resource Officer Plasencia, and Oakland Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development Supervisor Karis Griffin to virtually discuss ongoing efforts to improve public safety and overall conditions at Joaquin Miller Park and the adjacent neighborhoods. 

City staff will give updates around ongoing strategies and answer questions submitted in advance. Q&A will also be taken at the virtual event. This virtual town hall will be held on August 25th from 5:30pm-7:00pm via zoom. 

Register here: https://bit.ly/314Pq1w 

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New Community Resource Officer for Beat 22 X/Y:

Starting on Saturday, August 22nd, Beat 22 welcomes Officer Gustavo Plasencia, who is an very experienced CRO and is well familiar with the current projects in Area 3. We look forward to working with Ofc. Plasencia! We would also like to thank outgoing Beat 22 CRO Ofc. Giovanny Guzman for his partnership over the past couple of years!

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Two New Site Pages Added: 

We have added "Project" and "Data" pages to this site recently, with the goal of keeping 22Y residents better informed of active projects going on in the neighborhood, updates from City Hall, and the latest public safety numbers from OPD for Beat 22Y.   

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JAN 2020: 

The BHJM NAC welcomed, heard updates from, and shared observations with incoming Area 3 OPD captain Carlos Gonzalez at our January 2020 meeting (below).