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OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF)
2024 Annual Report
OPD ATF Taskforce
The OPD ATF Taskforce supports firearm related investigations. The firearm investigations are often associated with Crime Guns identified through the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN), unserialized firearms (Ghost Guns), Convicted Felons in possession of firearms and the tracing or tracking of firearms through E-Trace. The Taskforce also provides OPD CID with access to forensic resources to support investigations involving gun violence in Oakland. The Taskforce also provides resources to the OPD Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC). OPD CGIC utilizes the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN), which provides crucial intelligence about firearms related crimes committed in Oakland and the San Francisco Bay Area. ATF Special Agents and OPD Taskforce Officer/s frequently respond to assist several Bay Area Law Enforcement Agencies and the Oakland Police Department to conduct investigations of individuals or groups who victimize Oakland residents.
The Taskforce also supports the Ceasefire program in the adoption of State firearm cases involving repeated violent Felons identified through Ceasefire.
Staffing
1. Number of full and part time OPD officers assigned to ATF Task Force: One full-time Officer. One full-time NIBIN analyst is currently assigned to OPD to assist with analytical data related to NIBIN Investigations.
2. Number of hours worked as ATF Task Force Officer: Regular 40 hours per week.
However, the current task force officer remains flexible and can be assigned to other OPD operations based on OPD needs and priorities and whether there are active investigations.
3. Funding source for ATF Task Force Officer salary: OPD Budget – funded by OPD General Purpose Fund. Overtime related to ATF OPD Taskforce investigations are funded by OPD.
Other Resources Provided
1. Communication equipment: ATF handheld radio, cellular phone & computer monitors.
2. Surveillance equipment: GPS Trackers and Pole Cameras (ATF owns and installs utility pole cameras which are utilized in some cases. A court order with judicial approval is required prior to any installation.)
3. Clerical/administrative staff hours: NIBIN Analyst: Regular 40 hours per week.
4. Funding sources for all the above: ATF Budget.
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Cases
1. Number of cases ATF Task Force Officer was assigned to: 17– a breakdown of these cases provided below:
• ATF was notified of a subject selling firearm. This subject utilizes social media as a means listing his firearms for sale. After a long thorough investigation, a search warrant was authored. During the executing of the warrant, it was discovered that the subject would post fake photos and did not have any firearms at his residence. • ATF investigated the trafficking of firearms. After several CI buy operations, it was determined that the firearms were being purchased and transported from Arizona. The investigation led to multi-agency take down which led to the arrest of several subjects. • ATF investigated the trafficking of firearms out of the Stockton area. Several operations were conducted to purchase these firearms. The arrest of these subjects is still pending. • ATF Oakland assisted Stockton PD with a firearms investigation case. The case yielded one arrest.
• The ATF Oakland investigated several subjects involved in trafficking firearms in the bay area. The case is still ongoing but has already yielded more than 10 firearms. • ATF Oakland and US Marshalls conducted surveillance and executed a search warrant for a murder suspect in Oakland.
• Oakland ATF along with Ceasefire conducted an operation to locate and arrest several subjects who were wanted in connection to a series of burglaries. Oakland ATF executed 2 search warrants and recovered several evidence.
• CGIC notified the Oakland ATF office about a subject who was the primary aggressor in a shooting. A federal warrant was authored and executed. The subject was arrest under federal charges. The case is currently pending in federal court. • Oakland ATF assisted the NY division on a trafficking case. The Oakland ATF executed a warrant in the city of Concord and recovered several key pieces of evidence for the NY division.
• Oakland ATF assisted the US Marshalls with the execution of a warrant. The structure was a duplex. During the search ATF was able to locate a suspect hiding in the attic and take him into custody without further incident.
• US Marshalls and Oakland ATF collaborated in locating and arresting a subject who had been arrested several times this year in possession of a firearm. The subject resisted arrest but was ultimately detained and arrested. The subject was found to have a firearm on their possession. Due to several factors, the subject was charged federally. • Oakland ATF is in constant communication with the OPD homicide division regarding active unsolved murders. These cases often have evidence that require the assistance of ATF lab.
2. Number of “duty to warn” cases: None
3. General types of cases: Firearms investigations, NIBIN/CGIC investigations and Federally adopted State firearm cases.
4. Number of times the ATF asked OPD to perform/OPD declined to perform: None. a. Reason for OPD declination (e.g. insufficient resources, local/state law): N/A
Note: When criteria is met for federal charging, consideration is provided to ATF through task force or officer.
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Operations
1. Number of times use of undercover officers were approved: 0
2. Number of instances where OPD Task Force officer managed informants: 0
3. Number of cases involving informants that ATF Task Force Officer worked on: All cases except adopted cases from local .
4. Number of requests from outside agencies (e.g. ICE) for records or data of OPD: None. a. Number of such requests that were denied: N/A
b. Reason for denial: N/A
5. Whether ATF Task Force Officer was involved in any cases where USPER (U.S. person status) information was collected: No.
Training and Compliance
1. Description of training given to ATF Task Force Officer by OPD to ensure compliance with Oakland and California law: The OPD officer assigned to the ATF Task Force follows all OPD policies and has received several trainings, including but not limited to: continual professional training, Procedural Justice Training and annual firearms training. The officer has also reviewed all provisions of the ATF Task Force MOU which is still pending.
2. Date of last training update: Continuous Professional Training, 2024. Monthly training and quarterly training.
3. Frequency with which ATF Task Force Officer briefs OPD supervisor on cases: Weekly
Actual and Potential Violations of Local/State Law
1. Number of actual violations: OPD will provide information on law and/or policy violations that are in connection with an officer’s task force work, and subject to release under California’s Public Records Act, Government Code section 6254 (the “PRA”) and/or Cal. Penal Code 832.7.
Disclosure of violations not connected to task force work is outside the scope of OMC 9.72.
Disclosure of violations beyond those mandated or permitted by statute to be disclosed would violate the prohibition on disclosing personnel or other confidential records set forth in Cal. PC 832.7 & 832.8OPD will provide information on violations that are subject to release under California’s Public Records Act (the “PRA”), Government Code section 6254. Release of any of violations not covered by the PRA, however, would violate California law (832.7), as there is only one officer assigned to this task force. There were no actual violations.
2. Number of potential violations: None.
3. Actions taken to address actual or potential violations: The officer follows OPD policies.
OPD leadership consults with the Office of the City Attorney to ensure that all policies conform to State and Federal laws.
4. Recommendations by OPD to address prevention of future violations: OPD will continue to consult with the Office of the City Attorney to ensure that personnel continue to follow federal, state, and local laws and policies. Going forward, they will consult on a biannual basis. OPD will also consult with the Privacy Advisory Commission about any proposed changes.
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC)
1. Whether OPD Task Force Officer submits SARs to NCRIC: No
2. Whether OPD officer receives SAR information: No
Command Structure for OPD Task Force Officer
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1. Reports to whom at ATF? Resident Agent in Charge (RAC) Dillon Phillips.
2. Reports to whom at OPD? Acting Sergeant Joseph Jochim and Lieutenant Eric Kim and Acting Captain Steve Valle
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OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Task Force
2024 Annual Report
OPD DEA Task Force
The DEA State and Local Task Force combines federal leverage and the specialists available to the DEA with state and local officers’ investigative talents and detailed knowledge of their jurisdiction to lead drug law enforcement investigations. The DEA shares resources with state and local officers, thereby increasing the investigative possibilities available to all. Participation in DEA Task Forces also allows the DEA to pay for the overtime and investigative expenses of participating police agencies.
Staffing
1. Number of full and part time Oakland Police Department (OPD officers assigned to DEA Task Force: One full-time officer
2. Number of hours worked as DEA Task Force Officer: Regular 40 hours per week.
3. Funding source for DEA Task Force Officer salary: OPD Budget
Other Resources Provided
1. Communication equipment: OPD handheld radio, cellular phone
2. Surveillance equipment: PLX (system used for GPS pings coming from cell carriers to identity and locate targets of federal of investigations), GPS trackers, Video Camera Recorders, Pole Cams, Title 3 Intercepts (wiretaps).
3. Clerical/administrative staff hours: None
4. Funding sources for all the above: OPD Budget
Cases
1. Number of cases DEA Task Force Officer was assigned to: – case detail breakdown:
The goal of the Taskforce is to conduct targeted investigations into specific drug trafficking organizations (DTO) and the individuals within the DTOs who are engaged in high level narcotics distribution and trafficking. By conducting these longer federal investigations, the Taskforce is able to ensure entire DTO’s are dismantled. Confronting and weakening DTOs closes off specific avenues in which drugs flow into the community. The Taskforce focuses primarily on heroin, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine trafficking; the Taskforce does not conduct any marijuana investigations.
Below is a summary of the cases worked on in 2024:
OCDEFT Operation FLINT STONE
In 2024, the DEA Oakland Resident Office working in conjunction with the Oakland Police Department (OPD), targeting a high crime area known as the GREENSIDE neighborhood, where violent street gangs sell firearms and drugs. Investigators have initiated 1
st round of federal T-III intercepts into this criminal organization. So far,
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investigators have made 1 arrest, seized 2.5 kilograms of methamphetamine pills and 45 grams of cocaine. A 2nd round of T-III intercepts is pending.
OCDEFT Operation CHATEAUBRIAND
In 2024, the DEA Oakland Resident Office working in conjunction with OPD and the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) have been targeting a DTO that is led by Carlos BAQUEDANO, who distributes kilogram quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. 1 round of federal T-III intercepts were initiated for this investigation. This investigation resulted in 3 arrests, 3 search warrants, seizure of 2.1 kilograms of fentanyl, seizure of 22lbs of methamphetamine, 6 firearms, and 3000 rounds of ammunition.
OCDETF Operation: AIRE LIBRE
This investigation was initiated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Oakland Resident Office Task Force Group (OTFG) targeting a fentanyl drug trafficking organization that operates out of the San Francisco Bay area. In November 2023, a DEA CS provided agents with intelligence that a fentanyl trafficker operating in the San Francisco Tenderloin, later identified as Dennis Josue MONCADA-Canaca. Through multiple controlled purchases with MONCADA- Canaca of fentanyl and methamphetamine agents identified Allan OCHOA as the SOS for MONCADA-Canaca. Through tolls analysis, LE deconflictions, and surveillance operations, OCHOA is believed to source numerous fentanyl distribution cells throughout the Bay Area and Oregon.
In March 2024, 1st round of T-III’s were authorized for MONCADA-Canaca and OCHOA's telephones. During the course of interception, agents identified Ernesto RODRIGUEZ as a close associate of OCHOA who is believed to be OCHOA’s business partner. Agents also identified Olbin ZUNIGA who is believed to be a frequent customer of OCHOA/RODRIGUEZ.
During the 1st round of intercepts, agents identified OCHOA/RODRIGUEZ’s fentanyl SOS as Lorena De Jesus NORZAGARAY-Cervantes. NORZAGARAY-Cervantes is a fentanyl SOS that operates and resides in Sinaloa, Mexico. Agents confirmed and corroborated that NORZAGARAY-Cervantes is a family member of and is trafficking on behalf of CPOT Ismael ZAMBADA-Garcia, aka “El Mayo”. Based on CS information, financial records, T-III intercepts, and LE deconflictions, agents believe NORZAGARAY-Cervantes has ties to and distributes narcotics in California, Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. NORZAGARAY-Cervantes has full control of the Port of Lazaro Cardenas in Michoacán, Sinaloa to facilitate her drug trafficking activities. NORZAGARAY- Cervantes has access to aircrafts for the purposes of transporting narcotics.
On July 17, 2024, 2nd round of T-III’s were authorized for OCHOA, RODRIGUEZ, and ZUNIGA’s telephones. In July 2024, a CS introduced a DEA UC to NORZAGARAY-Cervantes to conduct a sale of fentanyl in the Bay Area. On July 30, 2024, a controlled purchase of approximately ½ kilo of fentanyl was purchased from NORZAGARAY-Cervantes where RODRIGUEZ and OCHOA delivered the fentanyl to the UC in Oakland, CA. To date, 4 controlled purchases of fentanyl and methamphetamine has been made from this DTO in Oakland and Hayward, CA.
On September 13, 2024, arrest and search warrants were executed at 3 locations in Hayward, CA, where OCHOA, RODRIGUEZ, and 3 associates were arrested. On November 8, 2024, search and arrest warrant was executed at ZUNIGA’s residence. Collectively, this investigation has resulted in the seizure of approximately 15.5 pounds of fentanyl, 1.1 pounds of methamphetamine, 4 firearms, 2 vehicles, approximately $100,000 USC, and 13 arrests.
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NORZAGARAY-Cervantes has been indicted federally. Agents are working towards locating her for her arrest.
OCDETF Operation: FETTY QUEENS
In February 2024, the Oakland Resident Office (ORO) Task Force Group (TFG), in coordination with the Oakland Police Department (OPD), Customs & Border Protection (CBP), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Safe Streets Task Force, initiated OCDETF Op. “Fetty Queens”, an investigation into the Cristel CRUZ-BANEGAS Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO), responsible for trafficking large quantities of fentanyl across the San Francisco Tenderloin District and Oakland, CA. During the investigation, a DEA UC infiltrated the DTO via multiple undercover purchases of fentanyl from CRUZ-BANEGAS, and other organizational leaders who agents identified as Cesia RAMIREZ-BARAHONA, Jessy BANEGAS-BARAHONA, and Darwin ORTEGA-VAZQUEZ. Based on the investigation and undercover controlled purchases, agents determined the CRUZ-BANEGAS DTO was sourced with narcotics by the Sinaloa Cartel.
On November 19, 2024, the ORO TFG, FBI Safe Streets, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Oakland Police Department (OPD), and the Contra Costa County Major Crimes Task Force executed multiple search warrants at the residences of the DTO members across Oakland, CA and San Leandro, CA. Pursuant to the search warrant execution, agents seized 3.2 pounds of methamphetamine, 55 pounds of fentanyl, a 2016 Honda Accord, three kilo presses, a Glock-19 semi-automatic pistol, and $422,439.00 of narcotics proceeds. In addition, agents arrested CRUZ-BANEGAS, RAMIREZ-BARAHONA, BANEGAS-BARAHONA, and ORTEGA- VAZQUEZ on federal narcotics distribution charges. At the time of the search warrant execution, agents also arrested DTO members Efrain IZAGUIRRE-ZERON, Sandra BANEGAS-MEDINA, Darlim SAMAI, and Owen VELASQUEZ on state narcotics charges pending federal prosecution.
This investigation remains on-going.
2. Number of “duty to warn” cases: None
3. General types of cases: Narcotics investigations and money laundering investigations
4. Number of times the DEA asked OPD to perform/OPD declined to perform: None a. Reason for OPD declination (e.g. insufficient resources, local/state law): N/A
Operations
1. Number of times OPD officers were involved in undercover investigations: OPD personnel were assigned in plain clothes or undercover capacity to approximately six investigations.
2. Number of instances where OPD Task Force officer managed informants: 0
3. Number of informant-involved cases in which the OPD DEA Task Force Officer actively participated: All
4. Number of requests from outside agencies (e.g. ICE) for records or data of OPD: None a. Number of such requests that were denied: N/A
b. Reason for denial: N/A
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5. Whether DEA Task Force Officer was involved in any cases where USPER (U.S. person status) information was collected: No
Training and Compliance
1. Description of training given to DEA Task Force Officer by OPD to ensure compliance with Oakland and California law: The OPD officer assigned to the DEA Task Force follows all OPD policies and has received several police trainings, including but not limited to: continual professional training, Procedural Justice Training and annual firearms training. The officer has also reviewed all provisions of the DEA Task Force MOU.
2. Date of last training update: Continuous professional training (CPT) (yearly).
3. Frequency with which DEA Task Force Officer briefs OPD supervisor on cases: Weekly
Actual and Potential Violations of Local/State Law
1. Number of actual violations: OPD will provide information on law and/or policy violations that are in connection with an officer’s task force work, and subject to release under California’s Public Records Act, Government Code section 6254 (the “PRA”) and/or Cal. Penal Code 832.7.
Disclosure of violations not connected to task force work is outside the scope of OMC 9.72.
Disclosure of violations beyond those mandated or permitted by statute to be disclosed would violate the prohibition on disclosing personnel or other confidential records set forth in Cal. PC 832.7 & 832.8OPD will provide information on violations that are subject to release under California’s Public Records Act (the “PRA”), Government Code section 6254. Release of any of violations not covered by the PRA, however, would violate California law (832.7), as there is only one officer assigned to this task force. There were no actual violations.
2. Actions taken to address actual or potential violations: The officer follows OPD policies, except where DEA policies are more restrictive. OPD leadership consults with the Office of the City Attorney to ensure that all policies conform with State and Federal laws. Going forward, OPD will consult with Office of the City Attorney on a biannual basis. There were no actual or potential violations.
3. Recommendations by OPD to address prevention of future violations: OPD will continue to consult with the Office of the City Attorney to ensure that personnel continue to follow federal, state, and local laws and policies. OPD will also consult with the Privacy Advisory Commission about any proposed changes.
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC)
1. Whether OPD Task Force Officer submits SARs to NCRIC: No.
2. Whether OPD officer receives SAR information: No.
Command Structure for OPD Task Force Officer
1. Reports to whom at DEA? HIDTA Task Force Group Supervisor Chi Do
2. Reports to whom at OPD? A/Sgt. Joe Jochim, Lt. Eric Kim, A/Cpt. Steve Valle Privacy Advisory Commission
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OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
FBI Child Exploitation Taskforce
2024 Annual Report
OPD FBI Child Exploitation Taskforce Mission:
The mission of the Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force (CEHTTF) is to provide a rapid, proactive, and intelligence-driven investigative response to the sexual victimization of children, other crimes against children, and human trafficking within the FBI’s jurisdiction; to identify and rescue victims of child exploitation and human trafficking; to reduce the vulnerability of children and adults to sexual exploitation and abuse; to reduce the negative impact of domestic and international parental rights disputes; and to strengthen the capabilities of the FBI and federal, state, local, and international law enforcement through training, intelligence- sharing, technical support, and investigative assistance.
The taskforce follows the following goals and priorities:
1. To rescue victims of sex trafficking that are being exploited on both city streets and through internet crimes.
2. To arrest those individuals who are in violation of prostituted related offenses including 647(a), 647(b), 653.23 P.C, 266 PC, 236.1 PC.
3. To gather intelligence and possibly initiate/pursue investigations on cases involving Human Trafficking or other criminal acts.
4. To assist OPD/FBI investigators on any open/active criminal case. Utilize Federal, state, and local resources to locate victims of Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation and look for opportunities to prosecute the subjects Federally.
The defined priority threats that are aligned with the mission of the CEHTTFs are:
1. Child Abductions (Non-Ransom and Ransom)
2. Production/Manufacturing of Child Pornography
3. Sextortion
4. Electronic Groups/Organizations/Enterprises for Profit
5. Travelers/Enticement
6. Traders/Distributors of Child Pornography
7. Interstate Transportation of a Minor with Intent that Minor Engage in Any Illegal Sexual Activity
8. Human Trafficking
9. Child Sex Trafficking
10. Adult Sex Trafficking
11. Forced Labor
12. Domestic Servitude
13. International Parental Kidnapping
14. Possessors of Child Pornography
15. Child Sex Tourism
16. Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution – Parental Kidnapping
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17. All other Crimes Against Children and Human Trafficking matters within the FBI’s jurisdiction
Staffing
1. Number of full and part time Oakland Police Department (OPD officers assigned to FBI Task Force: All Part-Time: (1 Lieutenant, 1 Sergeant and 4 Officers work Part-time Overtime Juvenile Rescue and Internet Crimes Against Children Operations)
2. Number of hours worked as FBI Task Force Officer: Each part-time TFO works on average 8 hours a week.
3. Funding source for FBI Task Force Officer salary: FBI
Other Resources Provided
1. Communication equipment: OPD handheld radio, cellular phone
2. Surveillance equipment: Cellebrite machine, GoPro camera
3. Clerical/administrative staff hours: None
4. Clerical/administrative equipment: laptop computers, hard drives, vehicle usage
5. Funding sources for all the above: OPD Budget funds all OPD personnel standard salary and benefits; the FBI in 2024 reimbursed OPD for overtime expenses worked by the federally-deputized OPD members.
Cases
1. Number of cases FBI Task Force Officer was assigned to: 3 separate cases; the taskforce conducted over 41 operations in the city of Oakland related to these cases. The results were the following:
a. Seventy-two (72) female adults were arrested for solicitation of prostitution (647(a) and (b) PC). They were all offered resources by a combination of several non-profit sexual assault advocate agencies.
b. Thirty-Two (32) male adults were arrested for solicitation of prostitution (647(a) and (b) PC). The Special Victim Section followed up with “Dear John” letters to applicable residences.
c. Sixteen (16) female juveniles were rescued from Human trafficking. They were all provided resources by a combination of several non-profit sexual assault advocate agencies.
d. Twelve (12) sex traffickers were arrested and charged with human trafficking (236.1, 266 PC) as a direct result of operations.
e. The OPD/FBI VICE/Child Exploitation Unit Task Force vetted hundreds of child pornography cyber tips in 2024. This resulted in over 200 search warrants. Six (6) subjects were arrested and prosecuted for Child Pornography (311.11 PC). f. The OPD/FBI VICE/Child Exploitation Unit Task Force has provided unmarked vehicles for the use of human trafficking investigations and operations.
Number of “duty to warn” cases: None
1. General types of cases: Human Trafficking and Internet Crimes
2. Number of times the FBI asked OPD to perform/OPD declined to perform: None a. Reason for OPD declination (e.g. insufficient resources, local/state law): N/A
Operations
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1. Number of times OPD officers were involved in undercover investigations: 41 Operations that included undercover officers
2. Number of instances where OPD Task Force officer managed informants: None
3. Number of informant-involved cases in which the OPD FBI Task Force Officer actively participated: None
4. Number of requests from outside agencies (e.g. ICE) for records or data of OPD:
None
a. Number of such requests that were denied: N/A
b. Reason for denial: N/A
5. Whether FBI Task Force Officer was involved in any cases where USPER (U.S. person status) information was collected: No
Training and Compliance
1. Description of training given to FBI Task Force Officer by OPD to ensure compliance with Oakland and California law: The OPD officer assigned to the FBI Task Force follows all OPD policies and has received several police trainings, including but not limited to: Continual Professional Training (CPT), Procedural Justice Training and annual firearms training. OPD VICE/CEU Officers have attended collaborative FBI surveillance training and monthly Innocence Lost meetings. The officer has also reviewed all provisions of the FBI Task Force MOU. OPD TFOs hold bi-weekly meetings to address concerns, including any conflicts between local or state laws, OPD policies, and federal laws or FBI regulations.
2. Date of last training update: FBI taskforce training in Data Sharing and Policy.
3. Frequency with which FBI Task Force Officer briefs OPD supervisor on cases: Weekly
Actual and Potential Violations of Local/State Law
1. Number of actual violations: There were zero reportable potential or actual violations of law or policy during the reporting period.
2. Number of potential violations: Same answer as above.
3. Actions taken to address actual or potential violations: The officer follows OPD policies. OPD leadership consults with the Office of the City Attorney to ensure that all policies conform to State and Federal laws.
4. Recommendations by OPD to address prevention of future violations: OPD will continue to consult with the Office of the City Attorney to ensure that personnel continue to follow federal, state, and local laws and policies. Going forward, they will consult on a biannual basis. OPD will also consult with the Privacy Advisory Commission about any proposed changes.
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC)
1. Whether OPD Task Force Officer submits SARs to NCRIC: No.
2. Whether OPD officer receives SAR information: No.
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Command Structure for OPD Task Force Officer
1. Reports to whom at FBI? Resident Agent in Charge (RAC) Martha Parker
2. Reports to whom at OPD? ask Officer reports to Sergeant of the SVS/VICE unit, who is currently A/Sgt. Wendoly Ferrufino. The Sergeant reports to the Lieutenant of Special Victims Section is A/Lt. Marcos Campos
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Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)
Violent Crimes / Safe Streets Taskforce
2024 Annual Report
OPD FBI Violent Crimes Taskforce
The OPD FBI Violent Crimes Taskforce which falls under The FBI’s Safe Streets initiative, is a collaborative effort to address violence crimes within our community. The task force pursues violent gangs through sustained, proactive, coordinated and intelligence led investigations to obtain prosecutions that will further public safety while reducing harm and law enforcement's footprint.
Staffing
1. Number of full and part time OPD officers assigned to FBI Task Force: Two full- time officers and one full-time sergeant.
2. Number of hours worked as FBI Task Force Officer: Regular 40 hours per week.
However, the task force officers would assist other OPD operations based on OPD needs and priorities and whether there are active investigations.
3. Funding source for FBI Task Force Officer salary: OPD Budget.
Other Resources Provided
1. Communication equipment: None.
2. Surveillance equipment: None.
3. Clerical/administrative staff hours: None.
4. Funding sources for all the above: OPD Budget.
Cases
1. Number of cases FBI Task Force Officer was assigned to: Thirty homicide cases were re-examined by the FBI Task Force
a. Sixteen of these cases were at the request of the family, five cases were adopted from a homicide investigator that departed during the year, and the rest of the cases were assigned the Task Force officers due to assisting with callouts or self-initiated. Of all these cases, seven of them were solved by the Task Force. b. There are also eleven additional ongoing violent crime cases in which the FBI Evidence Response Team (ERT) has processed evidence in these cases. The ERT consistent of FBI agents and analysts that are specialists in processing and collection of evidence from locations such as residences and vehicles. The task force officers assist with the coordination and utilization of the ERT.
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c. OPD / FBI identified an additional case connected to a serial killer in Alaska. An individual convicted of multiple homicides in Oakland was classified as a serial killer by the task force.
d. OPD Task force officers are also assisting with an ongoing project to identify “Doe” remains from cold cases, two cases are pending lab result confirmation as to their identities.
2. Number of “duty to warn” cases: N/A
3. General types of cases: Homicides cases involving suspects identified in violent gangs / groups, and cold case homicides
4. Number of times the FBI asked OPD to perform/OPD declined to perform: None. a. Reason for OPD declination (e.g. insufficient resources, local/state law): N/A
Operations
1. Number of times OPD officers were involved in undercover investigations: Six.
2. Number of instances where OPD Task Force officer managed informants: None.
3. Number of informant-involved cases in which the OPD FBI Task Force Officer actively participated: Three.
4. Number of requests from outside agencies (e.g. ICE) for records or data of OPD:
None.
a. Number of such requests that were denied: N/A
b. Reason for denial: N/A
5. Whether FBI Task Force Officer was involved in any cases where USPER (U.S. person status) information was collected: No.
Training and Compliance
1. Description of training given to FBI Task Force Officer by OPD to ensure compliance with Oakland and California law: The OPD officers assigned to the FBI Task Force follow all OPD policies and are required to attend and comply with all trainings requirements for OPD officers. They are all currently up to date with their required annual / policy trainings. The officers have also reviewed all provisions of the FBI Task Force MOU.
2. Date of last training update: December 2024
3. Frequency with which FBI Task Force Officer briefs OPD supervisor on cases: Weekly
Actual and Potential Violations of Local/State Law
1. Number of actual violations: There were zero reportable potential or actual violations of law or policy during the reporting period. A police sergeant regularly reviews investigative steps taken or planned by task force officers to ensure it complies with OPD policy and city ordinances.
2. Number of potential violations: Same answer as above.
3. Actions taken to address actual or potential violations: The officers follow OPD policies. OPD leadership consults with the Office of the City Attorney to ensure that all policies conform to State and Federal laws.
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4. Recommendations by OPD to address prevention of future violations: OPD will continue to consult with the Office of the City Attorney to ensure that personnel continue to follow federal, state, and local laws and policies. OPD will also consult with the Privacy Advisory Commission about any proposed changes.
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC)
1. Whether OPD Task Force Officer submits SARs to NCRIC: No.
2. Whether OPD officer receives SAR information: No.
Command Structure for OPD Task Force Officer
1. Reports to whom at FBI? Supervisory Special Agent Teak Wilson
2. Reports to whom at OPD? Lieutenant Gloria Beltran
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Secret Service
2024 Annual Report
OPD United States Secret Service (USSS) Agreement
OPD and the USSS formalized an agreement related to the USSS Bay Area Identify Theft Strike Force / Electronic Crimes Task Force (“Task Force”). The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by both parties in 2009 and articulates rules for reimbursement of participating OPD officers when working on overtime on official Task Force investigations.
Staffing
1. Number of full and part time OPD officers assigned to USSS Task Force:
One (1) part time officer, who also assists in Criminal Investigations Division (CID) General Crimes Unit (GCU).
2. Number of hours worked as USSS Task Force Officer: Currently the task force officer spends most of their time in the GCU and works with the USSS to assist with active investigations as needed. The assigned officer also uses the USSS task force to assist with digital forensic searches including computers and cell phones.
3. Funding source for USSS Task Force Officer salary: OPD Budget – funded by OPD General Purpose Fund.
Other Resources Provided
7. Communication equipment: OPD handheld radio and OPD cellular telephone.
8. Surveillance equipment: None.
9. Clerical/administrative staff hours: None.
10. Funding sources for all the above: OPD Budget.
Cases
12. Number of cases USSS Task Force Officer was assigned to:
• OPD Officer assisted with a fraudulent bank cash out case that was occurring across the bay area. This was a joint operation with the USSS and banks to stop an organized crime group from conducting fraudulent ATM cash outs of accounts that had received funds from tax returns. • The USSS also assisted with computer searches for 5 computers that were recovered from an individual who was making online threats to Kaiser Hospital, Plan Parenthood and the President of the US. • Due to the election in 2024 the work with the USSS was limited because of USSS agent travel assignments.
13. General types of cases: Fraud and Identity Theft Investigations
14. Number of times the USSS asked OPD to perform/OPD declined to perform:
None.
a. Reason for OPD declination (e.g. insufficient resources, local/state law): N/A
Operations
11. Number of times OPD officers were involved in undercover investigations: None
12. Number of instances where OPD Task Force officer managed informants: None.
13. Number of informant-involved cases in which the OPD USSS Task Force Officer actively participated: None
14. Number of requests from outside agencies (e.g. ICE) for records or data of OPD:
None.
b. Number of such requests that were denied: N/A
c. Reason for denial: N/A
15. Whether USSS Task Force Officer was involved in any cases where USPER (U.S. person status) information was collected: No.
Training and Compliance
10. Description of training given to USSS Task Force Officer by OPD to ensure compliance with Oakland and California law: The OPD officer assigned to the USSS Task Force follows all OPD policies and has received several trainings, including but not limited to: Continual Professional Training (CPT), Procedural Justice Training, Project Reset and Annual Firearms Training. The officer has also reviewed all provisions of the USSS Task Force MOU.
11. Date of last training: January 2022 Video Surveillance Recovery; October 2022 Crisis Recognition and Response; September 2023 Digital Currency Investigations; December 2024 CPT
12. Frequency with which USSS Task Force Officer briefs OPD supervisor on cases: Daily
Actual and Potential Violations of Local/State Law
1. Number of actual violations: None. At a meeting with the Task Force Officer on 3/11/25, the Officer noted that they had never been asked to violate any local or state laws, policies or ordinances to assist in the goals of the Secret Service.
Furthermore, the Officer volunteered that they comply with the OPD BWC policy at all times and have advised the Secret Service members that they will activate their BWC when required by OPD policy. The Task Force Officer has not been asked to and has never shared immigration status with any Secret Service personnel.
2. Number of potential violations: None. The Task Force Officer has not been pressured or asked to violate any local or state laws, policies or ordinances.
3. Actions taken to address actual or potential violations: The officer follows OPD policies. OPD leadership consults with the Office of the City Attorney to ensure that all policies and procedures conform to state and local laws/policies.
4. Recommendations by OPD to address prevention of future violations: OPD will continue to consult with the Office of the City Attorney to ensure that personnel continue to follow state, and local laws and policies. Going forward, they will consult on an annual basis. OPD will also consult with the Privacy Advisory Commission about any proposed changes.
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC)
1. Whether OPD Task Force Officer submits SARs to NCRIC: No.
2. Whether OPD officer receives SAR information: No.
Command Structure for OPD Task Force Officer
1. Reports to whom at USSS? Special Agent in Charge (SAIC) Sean Bradstreet
2. Reports to whom at OPD? Sergeant Wenceslao Garcia and Act LT Smoak
OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
US Marshals Task Force 2024 Annual
Report
OPD USMS Taskforce
The USMS is responsible for enforcing federal court orders and serves as the administrative custodian of all federal warrants until they are executed or dismissed. The USMS also manages warrant information, investigates fugitive matters and executes arrest warrants.
The U.S. Marshals have a long history of providing assistance and expertise to other law enforcement agencies in support of fugitive investigations. The USMS Task Forces does not conduct an independent investigation of possible criminal activity. The USMS only seeks to apprehend individuals with active arrest warrants issued for them related to crimes which have targeted local residents. These crimes include; murder, rape, child molestation, robberies, felony assaults and large scale fraud operations.
USMS TFs work by leveraging local police intel as well as other data sources (e.g. database searches, open-source social media inquiries, and interviews of associates/ and family members). The USMS TF also provides OPD Criminal Investigations Division (CID) with assistance in locating and arresting fugitives who have fled the City, County, State and Country.
Staffing
10. Number of full and part time OPD officers assigned to USMS Task Force: Two full-time officer.
11. Number of hours worked as USMS Task Force Officer: Regular 40 hours per week.
However, the OPD officer sometimes is asked to assist with OPD operations. The work assignment of this officer is based on OPD needs and priorities and whether there are active investigations.
12. Funding source for USMS Task Force Officer salary: OPD Ceasefire/CGIC funding.
Other Resources Provided
Communication equipment: OPD/USMS radio, cellular phone, laptop.
7. Surveillance equipment: Handheld video camera, GPS vehicle trackers, Gladiator Forensics (Pen Register Data System, GPS, call-data record analysis.)
8. Clerical/administrative staff hours: None.
9. Funding sources for all the above: USMS Funds
Cases
1. Number of cases USMS Task Force Officer was assigned to: 380; a breakdown of fugitive
apprehensions by originating crime type is provided below.
Originating Crime Type Leading To Warrant Amount
Homicide 81
Robbery 68
Assault 63
Weapons Charges 33
Burglary 43
Rape 29
Narcotics 9
Failure to Register, Arson, Extortion, Fraud and Veh Theft 27 Kidnapping 7
Other (e.g. Hit and Run, PAL*, Probation) 20
Total 380
*PAL=parolee at large
Seizure Amount
Handguns 84
Rifles 15
Shotgun 1
Ammunition 10,413
Currency $31,902
2. Number of “duty to warn” cases: None
3. General types of cases: Local, state, and federal criminal arrest warrants.
4. Number of times USMS asked OPD to perform/OPD declined to perform: None a. Reason for OPD declination (e.g. insufficient resources, local/state law): N/A
Operations
11. Number of times OPD officers were involved in undercover investigations: None.
12. Number of instances where OPD Task Force officer managed informants: None.
13. Number of informant-involved cases in which the OPD USMS Task Force Officer actively participated: None.
14. Number of requests from outside agencies (e.g. ICE) for records or data of OPD: None. i. Number of such requests that were denied: N/A
j. Reason for denial: N/A
15. Whether USMS Task Force Officer was involved in any cases where USPER (U.S. person status) information was collected: No.
Training and Compliance
1. Description of training given to USMS Task Force Officer by OPD to ensure compliance with Oakland and California law: The OPD officer assigned to the USMS Fugitive Task Force follows all OPD policies and procedures, and has received several police trainings, including, but not limited to continued professional training, procedural justice training, and annual firearms training.
2. Date of last training update: PLX Penlink Cell phone training Jan 17th, 2024.
PSWRFTF – N/CA Taskforce Training Sep 3rd – Sep 6th, 2024. Covert Surveillance Training Aug 7th, 2024. (Ofc. J. Barnard received all this training)
3. Frequency with which USMS Task Force Officer briefs OPD supervisor on cases: Daily.
Actual and Potential Violations of Local/State Law
1. Number of actual violations: OPD will provide information on violations that are subject to release under California’s Public Records Act (the “PRA”), Government Code section
6254. Release of any of violations not covered by the PRA, however, would violate California law (832.7), as there is only one officer assigned to this task force.
2. Number of potential violations: Same answer as above.
3. Actions taken to address actual or potential violations: The Task Force Officer follows OPD policies. USMS Task Force Supervisor meets with OPD CGIC supervisor and commander weekly. OPD leadership consults with the Office of the City Attorney to ensure that all policies conform with State and Federal laws.
Going forward OPD will consult with City Attorney on a biannual basis.
4. Recommendations by OPD to address prevention of future violations: OPD will continue to consult with the Office of the City Attorney to ensure that personnel continue to follow federal, state, and local laws and policies. OPD will also consult with the Privacy Advisory Commission about any proposed changes.
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC)
1. Whether OPD Task Force Officer submits SARs to NCRIC: No.
2. Whether OPD officer receives SAR information: No.
Command Structure for OPD Task Force Officer
1. Reports to whom at USMS? U.S. Marshal Assistant Chief Inspector Gerry Gutierrez.
2. Reports to whom at OPD? A/Sergeant Joe Jochim and Lieutenant E. Kim.