Oakland PD Graduates 17 New Officers

Seventeen new officers graduated from the Oakland Police Academy, boosting the active force to 621 out of an authorized 678 spots—though many positions remain vacant due to leave. The 196th class included 14 men and 3 women, with Officer Reinel Adajar named valedictorian. Notably, over a third of recruits have family members already in law enforcement, including within Oakland PD. Interim Chief James Beere urged them to uphold integrity, as their actions shape public perception of the department. Mayor Barbara Lee praised the milestone as a key step for public safety and recruitment. The academy also trained officers for Alameda PD and BART, expanding Bay Area law enforcement capacity. While full staffing remains a goal, this graduation marks a meaningful stride forward. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b75946266f913188