OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — After over a year without a named police chief, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has announced former Lubbock, Texas Chief Floyd Mitchell to the position.
Mayor Thao says that Mitchell has more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement and is expected to begin leading OPD between late April and early May. His exact start date has not been announced.
“Floyd Mitchell is a strong leader and smart crime fighter who delivers results,” Mayor Thao said in part in a press release. “His commitment to proven crime reduction strategies including proactive policing and strong officer-community engagement vaulted him to the top of the list.”
In the release, Mitchell described his goals leading the department.
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“As servant leaders and guardians of our city, I and the members of the Oakland Police Department have a unique opportunity to create lasting relationships and make significant impacts in the communities we serve,” he said in part. “Our duty is to promote safety, prevent crime, and pursue justice for all we serve by collaborating and communicating with our community.”
Mitchell was part of a new batch of candidates for the job after Mayor Thao rejected the first pool of candidates suggested by the commission.
It has now been more than a year since Mayor Thao fired LeRonne Armstrong from his job. Armstrong is suing the city for wrongful termination.
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