Oakland Police Department GPS Vehicle Tracking Policy

Original title: Subject: OPD GPS Tracker Policy From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Approving The Oakland Police Department Vehicle GPS Tracker Surveillance Use Policy (Departmental General Order I-33) And Surveillance Impact Report

April 14, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This policy establishes the legal and operational framework for how the Oakland Police Department uses GPS technology to track vehicles, directly impacting privacy standards and police surveillance capabilities in the city.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Oakland Police Department

The department must now operate under the specific guidelines and reporting requirements set forth in General Order I-33.

Oakland residents

Residents are subject to the surveillance practices defined and authorized by the newly adopted GPS tracking policy.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 14, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Oakland City Council has approved a new policy governing the use of GPS tracking devices on vehicles by the Oakland Police Department. This resolution formally adopts and the associated .

Why It Matters

Key Facts

The Oakland City Council passed a resolution approving the Oakland Police Department's GPS Tracker Surveillance Use Policy.
The policy is officially designated as Departmental General Order I-33.
The resolution includes the adoption of a formal Surveillance Impact Report.
The action was taken during a Special Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council.
The file number for this legislative action is 26-0519.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?

It formally adopts a new policy (General Order I-33) that dictates how the Oakland Police Department is allowed to use GPS trackers on vehicles.

Is there a report associated with this policy?

Yes, the resolution includes the adoption of a alongside the policy.

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Related Legislation

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Oakland Police Department GPS Vehicle Tracking Policy

The Oakland City Council has approved a new policy governing the use of GPS tracking devices on vehicles by the Oakland Police Department. This resolu

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Formalization of Surveillance Oversight

The city is moving toward formalizing surveillance practices by requiring both a specific General Order and a Surveillance Impact Report for GPS technology.

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