Privacy Advisory Commission
OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF)
2025 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: 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.
Privacy Advisory Commission
Cases
1. Number of cases ATF Task Force Officer was assigned to: 20– a breakdown of these cases provided below:
• ATF was notified of a subject selling firearms via social media. This subject utilizes social media as a means listing his firearms for sale. ATF attempted to conduct a purchase of these firearms during this case. The case in this matter has concluded. • ATF investigated the burglary of a gun shop in Livermore. This investigation led to several search warrants. This case is still ongoing.
• ATF investigated the trafficking of firearms out of the San Jose area. Approximately 27 suspects arrived in 7 vehicles armed with firearms and some equipped with hammers. These subjects robbed injured a store clerk. This investigation led to the arrest of one of the subjects. Case is still ongoing.
• ATF Oakland assisted Oakland PD with a firearms investigation case. The case yielded a federal warrant. The suspect in this case is still outstanding. • The ATF Oakland office assisted the DEA with a surveillance operation in East Oakland.
This operation was approximately 2 weeks long and required extensive hours of surveillance. This case is still ongoing.
• ATF Oakland assisted Stockton ATF with an arrest warrant. One subject was arrested for trafficking thousands of fentanyl pills and firearms.
• Oakland ATF assisted San Francisco ATF with the arrest of a subject who was responsible for trafficking firearms and had ties to the San Francisco’s Russian organized syndicate. This person was arrested in Oakland.
• ATF Oakland Office assisted U.S probation office with a probation search. The subject is well known in Oakland.
• ATF in Modesto requested ATF Oakland for assistance in executing a search warrant. The investigation into a firearm trafficker yielded federal prosecution. • ATF Oakland assisted the FBI with a confidential informant. The goal was to provide a surveillance team and reaction team while the FBI spoke with the CI. • ATF Oakland Office assisted King City PD with a search warrant for a murder suspect. The mission was successful, and one person was taken into custody. • Oakland ATF arrested a known Oakland gang member with federal charges. • Oakland ATF assisted OPD with the arrest of a shooting suspect during a multi-agency operation.
• Oakland ATF has been investigating the illegal gambling shacks in Oakland. This has resulted in several search warrants throughout east Oakland. This case is still ongoing, and several indictments are forthcoming.
• Oakland ATF has been assisting Vallejo PD in the investigation of firearm and narcotic trafficking. The result of that investigation resulted in several firearms recovered and several individuals arrested under federal crimes.
• Oakland ATF assisted investigators in Southern California regarding a robbery crew that left two members of the crew killed after a dispute over the proceeds from the robberies. The investigation and search warrants led to all the subjects arrested and several firearms recovered.
• Oakland ATF assisted OPD with a search warrant regarding an armed carjacking and robbery that resulted in the loss of $80,000.00. During the search warrant, officers located 10 firearms.
• Oakland ATF assisted OPD with a use of ATF’s K9 dog to help locate and recover a firearm that was discarded after an OIS.
• Oakland ATF assisted Antioch PD with a narcotic buy operation. Investigation is still ongoing.
• Oakland ATF office has several adopted cases stemming from Oakland PD that has resulted in federal prosecution and convictions.
Privacy Advisory Commission
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.
Privacy Advisory Commission
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.
2. Date of last training update: Continuous Professional Training, 2025. 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
Privacy Advisory Commission
OPD Task Officer: A/Captain Jonathan Muniz
1. Reports to whom at ATF? Resident Agent in Charge (RAC) Nathan Sanchez.
2. Reports to whom at OPD? Sgt. D. Ernst and Lt. G. Urquiza-Leibin
Privacy Advisory Commission
OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Task Force
2025 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: None.
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 2025, 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 their second round of federal wiretap on one suspect. This T3 ran from July 12 to September 11, 2025. The investigation is on-going.
Privacy Advisory Commission
OCDETF Operation: JACKPOT
In March 2025, the Oakland Resident Office (ORO) Task Force Group (TFG), in coordination with the Oakland Police Department (OPD), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), initiated OCDETF Op. “Jackpot”, an investigation into Wai Hoang’s criminal enterprise in Oakland. Hoang has been responsible for dozens of shootings in Oakland in 2025, and significant narcotics and firearms trafficking across the state of California. During this investigation over a dozen residential warrants were served, dozens of firearms recovered, and multiple significant arrests were made. The investigation is on-going and continues in juncture with the AUSA’s office as the federal case continues to build.
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 two 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
Privacy Advisory Commission
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
OPD Task Officer: A/Captain Jonathan Muniz
1. Reports to whom at DEA? HIDTA Task Force Group Supervisor Chi Do
2. Reports to whom at OPD? Sgt. Dave Ernst, A/Lt. Gabe Urquiza, A/Capt. John Muniz
Privacy Advisory Commission
OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
FBI Child Exploitation Taskforce
2025 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 CA Pen. Codes §647(a), §647(b), §653.23, §266, and §236.1.
3. To collect information and, where appropriate, initiate or advance investigations into cases related to human trafficking or other criminal offenses.
4. To support OPD and FBI investigators on ongoing criminal cases by leveraging federal, state, and local resources to locate victims of human trafficking and child exploitation, and to identify opportunities for federal prosecution of perpetrators.
The defined priority threats that are aligned with the mission of the CEHTTFs are as follows:
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
Privacy Advisory Commission
16. Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution – Parental Kidnapping
17. Any additional Crimes Against Children and Human Trafficking cases that fall under the FBI’s jurisdiction.
Staffing
1. The number of full-time and part-time Oakland Police Department (OPD) officers assigned to the FBI Task Force: 1 Lieutenant, 1 Sergeant, and 4 Officers work part- time overtime on Juvenile Rescue and Internet Crimes Against Children operations.
2. Number of hours worked as FBI Task Force Officer: Each part-time Task Force Office (TFO) works an average of 8 hours per week.
3. Funding source for FBI Task Force Officer salary: FBI
Other Resources Provided
1. Communication equipment: Oakland Police Department issued handheld radio and cellular phone.
2. Surveillance equipment: Cellebrite forensic hardware and software, 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's standard salaries and benefits; the FBI in 2025 reimbursed OPD for overtime expenses incurred by the federally deputized OPD members.
Cases
1. Number of cases FBI Task Force Officer was assigned to: Four (4) cases; the taskforce conducted over 35 operations in the city of Oakland related to these cases. The results were the following:
a. A total of one-hundred and fourteen (114) adult females were arrested for solicitation of prostitution in violation of Cal. Pen. Code §647(a) and §647(b). All individuals were offered resources and victim-support services through a combination of non-profit sexual assault and human trafficking advocacy agencies. This represents a decrease of approximately 11% compared to the prior reporting period, during which 128 adult females were arrested.
b. A total of forty-two (42) adult males were arrested for solicitation of prostitution in violation of Cal. Pen. Code §647(a) and §647(b). The Special Victims Section conducted follow-up enforcement and outreach efforts, including the issuance of “Dear John” letters to applicable residences. This represents an increase of approximately 24% compared to the prior reporting period, which recorded 32 male solicitation arrests.
c. A total of thirty-three (33) female juvenile victims were identified and rescued from human trafficking as a direct result of task force operations. All juvenile victims were provided resources and referrals to appropriate protective and support services through partnering non-profit advocacy organizations. This represents an increase of approximately 106% compared to the prior reporting period, during which 16 juvenile victims were rescued.
Privacy Advisory Commission
d. A total of thirty-nine (39) individuals were arrested and charged with felony human trafficking-related offenses under Cal. Pen. Code §236, §236.1, and §266, as a direct result of enforcement operations and follow-up investigations. This represents an approximate 70% increase compared to the prior reporting period, which resulted in 12 trafficker arrests.
e. The OPD/FBI Vice and Child Exploitation Unit Task Force vetted hundreds of child exploitation cyber tips, resulting in extensive follow-up investigations and search warrants. These efforts led to eleven (11) arrests for violations of Cal. Pen. Code §311.
This represents an increase of approximately 83% compared to the prior reporting period, during which six subjects were arrested for child pornography-related offenses.
f. The OPD/FBI VICE/Child Exploitation Unit Task Force has provided unmarked vehicles in direct support of human trafficking investigations, surveillance, and enforcement operations.
Number of “duty to warn” cases: None
1. General types of cases: Human Trafficking and Internet Crimes Against Children
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
1. Number of times OPD officers were involved in undercover investigations: 40 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:
Privacy Advisory Commission
Any OPD officer assigned to the FBI Task Force complies with all OPD policies and procedures and has received required and ongoing law enforcement training. This training includes, but is not limited to, Continual Professional Training (CPT), Procedural Justice Training, annual firearms qualification, and any other City of Oakland-mandated training.
In addition, OPD Vice and Child Exploitation Unit officers have participated in collaborative FBI surveillance training and attend monthly Innocence Lost Task Force meetings. The assigned officer has reviewed and complies with all provisions of the FBI Task Force Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
To ensure continued compliance, OPD Task Force Officers participate in bi-weekly meetings to address operational issues, including the identification and resolution of any potential conflicts between local or state law, OPD policy, and federal law or FBI regulations.
2. Date of last training update: July 2025 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: 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.
Privacy Advisory Commission
Command Structure for OPD Task Force Officer
OPD Task Officer: Lt. Marcos Campos
1. Reports to whom at FBI? Resident Agent in Charge (RAC) Martha Parker
2. Reports to whom at OPD? The OPD officer reports to the Sergeant of the SVS/VICE unit, Acting Sergeant Giovanni Cuevas. The Sergeant reports to the Lieutenant of Special Victims Section, Lieutenant Marcos Campos.
Privacy Advisory Commission
OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)
Violent Crimes / Safe Streets Taskforce
2025 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: Twenty-two homicide cases were re-examined by the FBI Task Force
a. Eleven of these cases were at the request of the family, and the rest of the cases were assigned the Task Force officers due to assisting with callouts or self- initiated. Of all these cases, five of them were solved by the Task Force, these cases spanned from 2012 to 2023.
b. There are also thirteen 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.
Privacy Advisory Commission
c. Officers assigned the task force also investigated five additional shooting and robbery cases that had potential Federal prosecution nexus. d. Task force officers also worked with the Governor’s office for reward being offered for a 2009 cold case.
e. OPD Task force officers are also assisting with an ongoing project to identify “Doe” remains from cold cases, one case is 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: Five.
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: Two.
4. Number of requests from outside agencies (e.g. ICE) for records or data of OPD:
One case – multiple homicides and homicide suspects indicted for RICO – Discovery requirement for US Attorney’s office for criminal prosecution. 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 2025
3. Frequency with which FBI Task Force Officer briefs OPD supervisor on cases: Weekly
Actual and Potential Violations of Local/State Law
During the reporting period, no criminal, civil, or administrative investigations were known to have been initiated regarding potential violations of local or state laws and ordinances from task force operations. Supervisory personnel regularly reviewed investigative activity for compliance with OPD policy and applicable law, and OPD consulted with the Office of the City Attorney when legal or policy questions arose.
Privacy Advisory Commission
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
OPD Task Officer: A/Lt. Kyle Cardana
1. Reports to whom at FBI? Supervisory Special Agent Teak Wilson
2. Reports to whom at OPD? A/Captain Gloria Beltran
Oakland Police Department
Secret Service
2025 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 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 the 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 DVDR, 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:
• The officer was not assigned any cases from the USSS this year, but did use the resources of the USSS to further seven (7) OPD criminal investigations.
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 training courses, including but not limited to: Continual Professional Training (CPT), Procedural Justice Training, 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 1/22/26, 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 annually. 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
OPD Task Officer: Lt. Jeffrey Smoak
1. Reports to whom at USSS? Special Agent in Charge (SAIC) Sean Bradstreet
2. Reports to whom at OPD? Sergeant Wenceslao Garcia and Lt. Jeffrey Smoak
OAKLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Unites States Marshals Service (USMS)
2025 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 officers.
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. USMS provides JLEO funding for me that is reimbursable for Overtime up to $22,000 for this fiscal year.
Other Resources Provided
Communication equipment: OPD/USMS radio, cellular phone, laptop.
7. Surveillance equipment: None.
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: 474; a breakdown of fugitive apprehensions by originating crime type is provided below.
Originating Crime Type Leading To Warrant Amount
Homicide 90
Robbery 66
Assault 101
Weapons Charges 47
Burglary 48
Rape/Sex Assault 33
Narcotics 10
Failure to Register, Arson, Extortion, Fraud and Veh Theft 43 Kidnapping 4
Other (e.g. Hit and Run, PAL*, Probation) 32
Total 474
*PAL=parolee at large
Seizure Amount
Handguns 147
Rifles 36
Shotgun 2
Ammunition 24,030
Currency $189,492
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: PSWRFTF – N/CA Taskforce Training which is monthly training covering enforcement, firearms, surveillance and operations planning/leadership provided by the US Marshals. USMS additionally provided vehicle tactics, Open-air arrests and active shooter training. 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: None. At a meeting with the Task Force Officer, 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 U.S. Marshals. Furthermore, the Officer volunteered that they comply with OPD BWC policy at all times and have advised the U.S. Marshals 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 U.S. Marshals 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 annually. 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? Sergeant Dave Ernst and A/Lieutenant G. Urquiza.