What Information Is Needed to Find a Report? In order to help the Department provide records promptly, provide specific information about the records you seek.The official website of the City of Oakland. Find out about meetings, request City services through OAK 311, or contact the Mayor and City Council. Read all information carefully and fill out all forms completely. Letters must be scanned and uploaded with your on-line application or brought to 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor no later than July 14, 2018. Your employment and military (if applicable) histories must demonstrate the motivation and success-orientation needed to succeed as a Police Officer. Thank you again for your interest in the Oakland Citizen Police Academy.