The Alameda Police Department is organized into the Bureau of Field Services and the Bureau of Support Services. Bureau of Field Services includes the Patrol Division, and Investigations Division; Bureau of Support Services includes the Traffic Division, technical services, and administrative services.

Office of the Chief
Bureau of Field Services  Bureau of Support Services  Bureau of Professional Standards
Statement of Values   Vision Statement 

Patrol Layout

The Alameda Police Department's patrol layout is based on a three sector system. Seven days a week, 24 hours a day, officers are assigned to the three sectors in a patrol or specialized assignment capacity. When daily emergency and non-emergency calls are made to the police department, the Communication Center will assign them to the patrol officers. Patrol officers are responsible for handling these calls for service with the primary area of focus being their assigned patrol sector during their shift.

The Alameda Police Department is committed to transparency and open communication. Below, please find convenient access to the Alameda Police Department's current standards, policies, practices, operating procedures, and education and training materials, per Senate Bill 978.

Alameda Police Department Policy Manual (11.7.2024)(PDF, 11MB)
Comprehensive Policy Review
Training & Development
Fixed ALPR Transparency Portal

AB 481 Policy and Use of Equipment

AB 481 Annual Reports

Upcoming Community Beat Meeting 

Tweets by AlamedaPD

Part of the Services Division, the Records Unit, is responsible for all reports that are generated by the Department. The Records Unit is the repository, retrieval, and record management center for all critical incident reports and warrants in the City of Alameda. Please note, effective May 23, 2022, the Alameda Police Department's Records Unit no longer handles parking citations. For information on parking enforcement or citations, please visit the City of Alameda's Parking Enforcement page. 

Hours of Operation

Records requests can be submitted in person during our hours of operation. APD’s Records division has up to 10 days to respond to submissions.

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Records Unit Contact

510-337-8411

File an Online Report  Request an Incident Report
Parking Enforcement Page Towed Vehicles 
Crime Stats Request Adult Clearance Letter

The Alameda Police Department is often the first point of contact for a variety of concerns and in that role, we strive to help people connect to the appropriate community resources. There are many resources available in the city and county of Alameda; hopefully, those included on this site will offer you a good starting point. 

Community Resources

The Alameda Police Department provides several resources, assistance programs, and commonly used Social Service programs for a variety of topics including – child custody, civil matters, court information, domestic violence, emergency preparedness, food, homelessness, housing, legal assistance, medical services, mental health, restraining orders, substance abuse, senior citizen resources, and veterans. 

Community Resources(PDF, 78KB) Social Services Resources(PDF, 195KB)

Domestic Violence Resources 

The police and the legal system are becoming more and more active in their efforts to stop domestic violence. It is illegal to physically abuse someone, even if that person is your partner or a family member. Information and resources for victims, survivors, and offenders are available through the Alameda Police Department. Additional resources and victim's rights are available through Marsy's Law in 20 languages. 

Domestic Violence Resources (PDF, 277KB) Marsy's Law Resource Card

Mental Health Resources

The Alameda Police Department provides a number of mental health care resources in an effort to connect community members, their families, and/or caregivers to available services in Alameda County.

Mental Health Resources(PDF, 344KB)

Hate Crimes Resources

In an effort to support victims, the Attorney General's victim services is available to provide support and information to victims and their families. 

Hate Crimes: Victims' Services

Carrying a Concealed Weapon Licensing 
APD accepts CCW initial and renewal applications online. Applicants must reside within the City of Alameda.

CCW Permit Application 

The Alameda Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit engages with the community to educate residents and businesses on crime trends, provide crime prevention tips, works with the City’s youth, facilitates police department programs, participates in community engagements, and supports crime watch groups throughout the City.

Community Programs & Crime Prevention Tips

The Alameda Police Department has had two police officers killed in the line of duty. The City honored both officers by naming streets after them. The Alameda Police Officer's Association, with the support of the City of Alameda, has constructed a permanent memorial site to honor their sacrifice for this community. The Memorial provides a space for public remembrance in front of the Police Administration Building.

Deward Burton Gresham

Deward Burton Gresham was killed in a motorcycle accident on July 11, 1942. He was attempting to make a traffic stop on his police motorcycle when another vehicle pulled in front of him. Officer Gresham suffered a fatal head injury as a result of the collision. He was 33   years old at the time and had been with the Alameda Police Department for three years.

Robert James Davey, Jr.

 Robert James Davey, Jr. was killed during the service of a search warrant on March 3, 1983. He died from injuries sustained by gunfire fired by the suspect who attempted to escape Alameda police officers. Officer Davey was also 33 years old at the time and had been with the Alameda Police Department for ten years. He left behind his wife and their four children. This project was funded primarily by private donations.