Oakland Police Department Auditorium
455 7th Street, 1st Floor
Oakland, CA 94607

OPD will offer the following sessions:

Policing in the Oakland Police Department - The men and women of the Oakland Police Department)
Date: Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 5, Apr 9, May 7, Jun 11, Jul 9 , Aug 6 ,Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 4, Dec 2, 2008
Time: 6 P.M. to 8 P.M.

Anyone interested in a career in law enforcement is invited to attend this informal question and answer session. A panel of Oakland Police Officers will be on hand to answer questions and provide insight into our unique and exciting department.


Selection Process Workshop
Date: Jan 23, Feb 20, Mar 19, Apr 23, May 21, Jun 25, Jul 23, Aug 20, Sept 24, Oct 22, Nov 18, Dec 16, 2008
Time: 6 P.M. to 8 P.M.

This informal workshop will help to prepare candidates to gain understanding of the POST Examination. Tips and pointers to prepare for the Oral Board will also be provided. Participants will also get a chance to participate in a mock interview. In addition, requirements for filling out the Personal History Questionnaire will be discussed.


Practice Physical Ability Test Workshop
Location: Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, 10 Tenth Street, Oakland.
Date: Jan 8, Feb 19, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 13, Jun 17, Jul 22, Aug 19, Sept 23, Oct 21, 2008

Time: 5 P.M. to 7 P.M.

The practice test will be held in the auditorium of the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center.  Enter at the 5th entrance from the right of the parking lot.

Attendees will have an opportunity to run the actual course and get pointers on proper technique for the various stages of the test. An appointment is not required to attend this practice test.