A scathing new report by an independent law firm says the Oakland Police Department is mishandling internal misconduct investigations, with department officials including Chief LeRonne Armstrong being accused of violating department policies.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and City Administrator Ed Reiskin issued the statement about Armstrong being placed on leave after 6 p.m.
Oakland officials said they received the report on Wednesday and confirmed additional findings are forthcoming. Because it is an ongoing personnel matter, city officials are not at liberty to comment further at this time.
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