Public Records Request Form. Download the Public Records Request form to email your request.For reporting car accidents in California, you must complete and submit the Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California, also known as Form SR-1. Call the non-emergency number 510-777-3333, or fill in OPD's Online Crime Reporting form. You'll find the link on their Report a Crime page. You must fill out as much information as possible. You can get an Oakland police report online, in the mail, or in person. Reports are normally available within 60 to 90 days, and you must pay a fee. Free sign up, no payment required. Choose the document or form you need to continue:.