Police Chief Floyd Mitchell now takes on the department at a time when Oakland finds itself with many concerns over public safety.
Chief Floyd Mitchell takes the reins of Oakland Police Department on Monday.Chief Floyd Mitchell takes the reins of Oakland Police Department on Monday. Oakland's top cop actually began on Saturday, but he will be in the office, ready to assume his new responsibilities this week."He is smart. He is a smart crime fighter, and he delivers results. And it is what I demand," Thao said.
Recent data from the city shows overall crime is falling in Oakland through the start of this year. But one type of crime -- robberies -- is shown to be worsening. "For the new police chief coming to our city, there will be many, many, many, many challenges," Chan said. "We are still under that federal monitor. So there are certain things we can or cannot do. One major issue is no chase policy."Chief Mitchell says he will also sit down with the federal monitor to craft a strategy to get out from under federal oversight.
"Let me be clear: I, nor the police department can accomplish this monumental task alone. We will have to work together to solve these issues," said Chief Mitchell.
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