Does OHA have its own police department?

June 13, 2025

Yes. The Oakland Housing Authority Police Department​ (OHAPD) is OHA’s own police department with 37 sworn officers. The department maintains a community policing program, conducts investigations on behalf of OHA, and works in conjunction with the Oakland Police Department (OPD) on incidents at OHA properties in Oakland, for which the OPD has primary responsibility. Visit the OHAPD page on this website.