The Oakland Police Department is committed to reducing crime and serving the community through fair, quality policing. Sign Up for Emergency Alerts.The group added that under Thao and her policies, crime is out of control. Oakland Police Officers' Association President Barry Donelan said voters weren't told felons would be allowed. Oakland's police union wants the mayor to resign. Thao says 'absolutely not'. The official website of the City of Oakland. Criminal Record: Candidates may not have any felony convictions or other misdemeanor convictions which would prevent carrying a firearm. Mayor Thao has been under fire from what people see as an unchecked rise in crime in the East Bay City. The Alameda County district attorney charges four police officers known as "the Riders" with a total of 48 felonies.