In brief: Oakland police, city start new system for nonemergency calls

The city of Oakland and Oakland Police Department launched a new auto attendant system in February for the OPD’s nonemergency line, aiming to improve communication and ensure efficient access to essential services.The move comes in response to the escalating demand for streamlined communication, particularly after managing more than 430,000 calls to the department’s nonemergency number in 2023, nearly 34% of all calls handled by the OPD’s communications division.

Previously selected trees include the evergreen dogwoods that bloom each spring in front of Piedmont City Hall, the grove of dawn redwoods surrounding the lawn area in Dracena Quarry Park, and the row of autumn blaze maples lining the 400 block of Wildwood Avenue.) by March 22. You’ll be asked for a brief description of the tree and what makes it noteworthy, its address or general location and photos of the tree if any are available. Trees on private property will not be considered.

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