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floyd mitchell was police chief in lubbock, texas. before that in temple, texas and before that he spent 25 years with the force in kansas city, missouri. >> just like any chief whether they have experience here or in other large cities, we will support him and have a lot of support internally. he is the missing puzzle piece to my comprehensive approach to public safety. >> reporter: he is taking over a department under federal oversight in a city facing a multimillion dollar budget deficit. i asked him about the issues with the 911 system in texas. a high rate of dropped calls. oakland has also been criticized for longer response times in recent years. >> i know he will be able to take that experience and only add on to and strengthen oakland's systems here. >> reporter: in addition to his experience, mitchell is an air force veteran. he is moving with his wife, rebecca, and is the father of two adult sons. the president of the police officers association welcome to the chief saying, we are pleased the uncertainty has been resolved.
floyd mitchell was police chief in lubbock, texas. before that in temple, texas and before that he spent 25 years with the force in kansas city, missouri. >> just like any chief whether they have experience here or in other large cities, we will support him and have a lot of support internally. he is the missing puzzle piece to my comprehensive approach to public safety. >> reporter: he is taking over a department under federal oversight in a city facing a multimillion dollar budget...
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mitchell says he is really going to be focused on better communication. not just within the community, but also within the department. community leaders hope he will bring about some necessary change. bob harris has been a resident since 1960. he's also an executive member of the oakland chapter of the naacp. an organization that has been closely watching the selection process of the new chief. >> and the man has finally reported someone. we have been waiting for this for well over a year. >> oaklanders, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. it is my honor to introduce to you our new top police officer, chief floyd mitchell. >> reporter: the incoming chief got a standing ovation from the crowd in a packed council chamber when mayor sheng thao introduced him. the department has been without a permanent chief since mayor thao fired former chief, leronne armstrong, in february of last year. during the press conference, the mayor is confident incoming chief mitchell will provide results. >> he's a smart crime fighter who delivers results. it is what i demand.
mitchell says he is really going to be focused on better communication. not just within the community, but also within the department. community leaders hope he will bring about some necessary change. bob harris has been a resident since 1960. he's also an executive member of the oakland chapter of the naacp. an organization that has been closely watching the selection process of the new chief. >> and the man has finally reported someone. we have been waiting for this for well over a...
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floyd mitchell. he has three decades of experience in law enforcement. he coming from texas where he was also chief for four years. our katie neilson has a look at his top priorities for a city struggling with crime. >> reporter: incoming chief says he will be focused on better communication not just within the community but also within the department. community leaders hope he will bring about some necessary change. >> bob harris has been an oakland resident since 1960. he is san executive member of the oakland chapter of the naacp. organization watching closely the selection process of the new chief. >> the mayor has finally appointed someone. we have been waiting for this for well over a year. >> oaklanders, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it is my honor to introduce to you our new top police officer chief floyd mitchell. [ applause ] >> reporter: the incoming chief got a standing ovation in the packed chambers from the mayor introduced him. the department has been without a permanent chief since mayor thao fired the former chief in february of
floyd mitchell. he has three decades of experience in law enforcement. he coming from texas where he was also chief for four years. our katie neilson has a look at his top priorities for a city struggling with crime. >> reporter: incoming chief says he will be focused on better communication not just within the community but also within the department. community leaders hope he will bring about some necessary change. >> bob harris has been an oakland resident since 1960. he is san...
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despite it all, mitchell says he's determined to bring about change. abc seven news reporter anser hassan floyd mitchell joins the ranks of more than a dozen others who have served as oakland's top cop over the past 20 years, including last wednesday as the newest police chief by mayor shengtao. >> he's smart. he's a smart crime fighter who delivers results, and it is what i demand . >> the mayor called him a humble man who values accountability, one with a proven track record of reducing crime. >> i'm truly honored to be given this opportunity to serve as oakland's police chief. >> in his first 100 days, chief mitchell plans to meet with key community stakeholders, city staff and his department. key to his agenda are what he calls data driven, proactive policing and high visibility. >> i'm here to work with the citizens of oakland. i believe that when you're actively engaged, you become aware and hypersensitive to the slight changes in neighborhoods and within the organization, chief mitchell says he will also sit down with the federal monitor to craf
despite it all, mitchell says he's determined to bring about change. abc seven news reporter anser hassan floyd mitchell joins the ranks of more than a dozen others who have served as oakland's top cop over the past 20 years, including last wednesday as the newest police chief by mayor shengtao. >> he's smart. he's a smart crime fighter who delivers results, and it is what i demand . >> the mayor called him a humble man who values accountability, one with a proven track record of...
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she floyd mitchell. >> really is. and, you know, showed at his proven leadership through all of the results that he's been able to do in lebec in also and in the other cities that he was chief however, at the end of the day, you know, i do believe that this is a great pairing with my public safety personnel. and yet again, it's never just one person. it's always 18. and so making sure that we have this missing puzzle piece so important and i'm so excited that we finally have a team to move forward. >> safe to say most people here in the bay area know very little about oakland's that new police chief other than his previous position. well, tonight, kron four's dan kerman has some insight into mitchell from his former community and dance here in the studio with more. dan. lubbock, texas, where chief michel previously worked. but those who know him say say the efforts he made to connect with the community will serve him well in oakland. floyd mitchell began his career with the kansas city, missouri police department afte
she floyd mitchell. >> really is. and, you know, showed at his proven leadership through all of the results that he's been able to do in lebec in also and in the other cities that he was chief however, at the end of the day, you know, i do believe that this is a great pairing with my public safety personnel. and yet again, it's never just one person. it's always 18. and so making sure that we have this missing puzzle piece so important and i'm so excited that we finally have a team to...
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during a news conference today, newly hired chief lloyd mitchell said, among other things, that he will focus on highly visible and proactive policing and that he plans to build strong relationships, saying that everyone has a seat at the table. mitchell is a former chief of the lubbock, texas police department and he will now lead opd, which has been without a chief for more than a year. our crime reporter, henry lee, spoke with the new chief about his top priorities. >> it is my honor to introduce to you our new top police officer, chief floyd mitchell. >> incoming oakland police chief floyd mitchell, filling the void in leadership after more than a year without a top cop. a former police chief in texas, mitchell says he has much to learn and a lot to give. >> i will work tirelessly to earn the trust, respect and confidence of my police department members, oakland's residents and its businesses, mayor shengtao said. >> mitchell's soft spoken style belies a strong work ethic. >> he's not flashy, but he will roll up his sleeves and do the real work. that real, impactful work to ensure o
during a news conference today, newly hired chief lloyd mitchell said, among other things, that he will focus on highly visible and proactive policing and that he plans to build strong relationships, saying that everyone has a seat at the table. mitchell is a former chief of the lubbock, texas police department and he will now lead opd, which has been without a chief for more than a year. our crime reporter, henry lee, spoke with the new chief about his top priorities. >> it is my honor...
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mayor sheng thao named floyd mitchell, the city's new top cop. most people in the bay. >> know very little about him other than maybe he used to be the police chief in lubbock, texas. >> tonight, kron four's dan kerman has some insight into who he for some oaklanders. it was last month's police commission candidates forum when they first got a look at oaklands new police chief floyd mitchell. i believe it's going to be a very challenging. >> opportunity for a police chief to come in and work with not only the members inside the department. >> community members and multiple governing authorities to work to move the the oakland police department forward. >> mitchell began his career with the kansas city, missouri police department after 25 years there, he became police chief in temple, texas population. 82,000 in 2019, he became police chief for the city of lubbock, texas, population 257,001 thing that you consider probably the biggest accomplishment of his time here was the search allies in the police force. >> and that really helped his goal of c
mayor sheng thao named floyd mitchell, the city's new top cop. most people in the bay. >> know very little about him other than maybe he used to be the police chief in lubbock, texas. >> tonight, kron four's dan kerman has some insight into who he for some oaklanders. it was last month's police commission candidates forum when they first got a look at oaklands new police chief floyd mitchell. i believe it's going to be a very challenging. >> opportunity for a police chief to...
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she floyd mitchell. >> really is. and, you know, showed at his proven leadership through all of the results that he's been able to do in lebec in also and in the other cities that he was chief however, at the end of the day, you know, i do believe that this is a great pairing with my public safety personnel. and yet again, it's never just one person. it's always 18. and so making sure that we have this missing puzzle piece so important and i'm so excited that we finally have a team to move forward. >> the police officers association tells us it welcomes the chief and hopes to work with him. former chief leronne armstrong reacted to the news today about the new chief saying. >> public safety is the most important issue in oakland. we have a dedicated police force that now has a new leader. i send my best wishes to floyd mitchell and offer any assistance he may desire. this is my hometown. i want everybody to be safe and will do everything in my power. now as a private citizen to assist in that goal. community leaders f
she floyd mitchell. >> really is. and, you know, showed at his proven leadership through all of the results that he's been able to do in lebec in also and in the other cities that he was chief however, at the end of the day, you know, i do believe that this is a great pairing with my public safety personnel. and yet again, it's never just one person. it's always 18. and so making sure that we have this missing puzzle piece so important and i'm so excited that we finally have a team to...
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the new top cop will be floyd mitchell, a former police police have been accused of not >> of course, he's coming to a new city, so we'll show him the ropes. we'll introduce him to key community leaders. we'll make sure that he has ample time to be a part of any sort oft& programing with rank and file to create that bond. >> mitchell was on the list of four candidates submitted by the police commission to the mayor last month. >> we know this is a very a regular police chief job. there's a lot of different bosses. he has to answer to. >> retired oakland deputy police chief pete dunbar says those bosses include the commission, the mayor and the federal monitor, robert warshaw, who's in charge of department reform. >> understanding the culture of the city of the department. what's been going on is going to take him some time. that's why i'm saying he needsc to start soon. >> i know lubbock is not the place he ultimately came from. he spent 25 years in kansas city, which is somewhat like oakland. >> civil rights attorney john burris says mitchell's experience in missouri will help him le
the new top cop will be floyd mitchell, a former police police have been accused of not >> of course, he's coming to a new city, so we'll show him the ropes. we'll introduce him to key community leaders. we'll make sure that he has ample time to be a part of any sort oft& programing with rank and file to create that bond. >> mitchell was on the list of four candidates submitted by the police commission to the mayor last month. >> we know this is a very a regular police...
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floyd mitchell will officially become chief in either late april or early may. he says he realizes that he will have a lot to learn. >> and from being outside, i have not sat down to delve into what's going on here. i'm not privy to some of the information. so first and foremost, i'm going to talk to my staff and talk to the community to find out what they believe is going on. and then i'm going to make sure that we will have a robust violent crime initiative plan in place. >> reporter: mitchell spent 25 years with the police department in kansas city, missouri, then served as police chief in temple, texas before joining the lubbock police department. he stepped down as chief there after criticism dropped 911 calls. today he took full responsibility, saying he didn't understand the pressures his dispatchers were under. >> and in the minute situation here, from those that are on the console and understand what's going on and can help me better make decisions as we move forward. >> mitchell is one of four finalists by the police commission last month to replace th
floyd mitchell will officially become chief in either late april or early may. he says he realizes that he will have a lot to learn. >> and from being outside, i have not sat down to delve into what's going on here. i'm not privy to some of the information. so first and foremost, i'm going to talk to my staff and talk to the community to find out what they believe is going on. and then i'm going to make sure that we will have a robust violent crime initiative plan in place. >>...
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in a video message the mayor announced that floyd mitchell will be taking over opd. most recently he was the police chief in lubbock, texas for four years. it is about half the population of oakland. he was also the chief in temple, texas and is an air force veteran. he is credited with bringing down overall crime while at the helm in lubbock but does come with some controversy. he resigned as lubbock's chief after criticism about 911 call times in lubbock. the number of people hanging up before getting their calls answered double in two years. as we reported, oakland has its own issues with 911. today the mayor told nbc that she believes mitchell is the best person for the job. >> in regards to the 911 calls, i had the same issues and this is why during the interview i asked him directly about this very situation. to be quite honest, i was very impressed about his response. he didn't make excuses but instead talked about what he learned from the experience. so i am excited he will bring that experience over to add on to what we are going through with the 911 system
in a video message the mayor announced that floyd mitchell will be taking over opd. most recently he was the police chief in lubbock, texas for four years. it is about half the population of oakland. he was also the chief in temple, texas and is an air force veteran. he is credited with bringing down overall crime while at the helm in lubbock but does come with some controversy. he resigned as lubbock's chief after criticism about 911 call times in lubbock. the number of people hanging up...
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. >> floyd mitchell is taking over during a taxing time. the police department faces huge challenges with crime and recruitment. >> now, despite it all, mitchell says he is determined to bring about change. abc seven news reporter anser hassan with more. >> floyd mitchell joins the ranks of more than a dozen others who have served as oakland's top cop over the past 20 years, introduced wednesday as the newest police chief by mayor shengtao. he smart. >> he's a smart crime fighter who delivers results, and it is what i demand. >> the mayor called him a humble man who values accountability, one with a proven track record of reducing crime. >> i'm truly honored to be given this opportunity to serve as oakland's police chief. >> in his first 100 days, chief mitchell plans to meet with key community stakeholders, city staff and his department. key to his agenda are what he calls data driven, proactive policing and high visibility. >> i'm here to work with the citizens of oakland. i believe that when you're actively engaged, you become aware and
. >> floyd mitchell is taking over during a taxing time. the police department faces huge challenges with crime and recruitment. >> now, despite it all, mitchell says he is determined to bring about change. abc seven news reporter anser hassan with more. >> floyd mitchell joins the ranks of more than a dozen others who have served as oakland's top cop over the past 20 years, introduced wednesday as the newest police chief by mayor shengtao. he smart. >> he's a smart...
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they're also a little concerned that chief mitchell has an air force background. they don't want to see opd militarized at all. yeah. >> nonetheless, though, it is a fresh start for opd from this point forward. all right. thanks so much, henry. appreciate it. >> this afternoon, san jose city leaders gathered with a group committed to using ai for social good. the newly formed partnership with the gov ai coalition held its first public forum today, designed to help people learn about the group's mission. this partnership is intended to ensure local government has a voice in the future of ai, and how it's used for the public. >> and here with us now is colette tawfik, san jose chief information officer and director of information technology. thanks so much for being here. you were at that meeting today. this is a really a broad coalition of local, county and state governments. i mean, you're all tackling the same problems. so it really makes sense for you to tackle them together. >> absolutely. the need for us to come together to identify how we can collaborate and
they're also a little concerned that chief mitchell has an air force background. they don't want to see opd militarized at all. yeah. >> nonetheless, though, it is a fresh start for opd from this point forward. all right. thanks so much, henry. appreciate it. >> this afternoon, san jose city leaders gathered with a group committed to using ai for social good. the newly formed partnership with the gov ai coalition held its first public forum today, designed to help people learn about...
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mitchell resigned as chief last september, her reason was never disclosed. the department did come under fire over a band of 911 calls under his tenure. criticism over his leadership, with more than 50% of respondents felt mitchell was out of touch with the needs of their departments. we spoke with pastor robert beaman who worked with chief mitchell when he was chief of police in temple, texas. the department's chapel man at the time says mitchell had a positive impact as temples first black chief of police. >> he goes out into the community and if he did the same thing he did here, go to the community leaders, visit each area of the city and just talk to them. i guarantee you they will see a viewpoint or at least give them a chance to prove himself. he is the real deal in oakland. >> mitchell said that he was looking forward to working with residents, business, city leadership, and members of police to build a stronger and safely oakland. he wants to clear state requirements including a test, the mayor says that process is underway. mitchell's appointment f
mitchell resigned as chief last september, her reason was never disclosed. the department did come under fire over a band of 911 calls under his tenure. criticism over his leadership, with more than 50% of respondents felt mitchell was out of touch with the needs of their departments. we spoke with pastor robert beaman who worked with chief mitchell when he was chief of police in temple, texas. the department's chapel man at the time says mitchell had a positive impact as temples first black...
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i send my best wishes to floyd mitchell and offer any assistance he may desire. this is my hometown. i want everybody to be safe and will do everything in my power. now as a private citizen to assist in that goal. most community leaders from around oakland agree this is a decision that is long overdue. >> apprehensive about the fact that we've got a lot of cultural differences in the city of oakland compared to love texas system. one number 2, we have got leadership and open different from texas and i can go down the list. >> the period of time we've lost has not been good. russ trying to get this process not grant a new chief have come in sends own parameters, figure out that who the people are and that's tablets its own protocol for how he wants to run the department from my point of view, would have been better. of course, haven't inside person. you know, that poverty is with department respect, but that that didn't happen. but not we have announced that question he has how to do this department take charge. >> now is the time. well, some community leaders are
i send my best wishes to floyd mitchell and offer any assistance he may desire. this is my hometown. i want everybody to be safe and will do everything in my power. now as a private citizen to assist in that goal. most community leaders from around oakland agree this is a decision that is long overdue. >> apprehensive about the fact that we've got a lot of cultural differences in the city of oakland compared to love texas system. one number 2, we have got leadership and open different...
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mitchell resigned as chief last september and a reason was never disclosed. texas department surveys show criticism over his leadership with more than 50% of respondents who felt mitchell was out of touch with the needs of their departments. other calls of concerns says mitchell's military background and former policies. >> we know folk that's come to law enforcement from the military come with a lot of stress and trauma that gets compounded by going from being in the military to being in the police department. a lot of times that shows up as violence. >> reporter: the local chapter welcome it is new chief. they want him to tackle public safety first. >> he will do the job and we'll be happy. >> reporter: gia vang, nbc bay area news. >> former opd chief armstrong who filed a wrongful lawsuit against oakland announced a statement welcoming the new chief saying quote i send my best wishes to floyd mitchell and offer any assistance he may desire. this is my hometown, i want everyone safe and i will do everything in my power now as a private citizen to assist in
mitchell resigned as chief last september and a reason was never disclosed. texas department surveys show criticism over his leadership with more than 50% of respondents who felt mitchell was out of touch with the needs of their departments. other calls of concerns says mitchell's military background and former policies. >> we know folk that's come to law enforcement from the military come with a lot of stress and trauma that gets compounded by going from being in the military to being in...
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but for me, she floyd mitchell. >> really is. and, you know, showed at his proven leadership through all of the results that he's beabto do. chief michel resigned from lubbock, texas in september of 2023. he had faced criticism for 9-1-1. calls being unresponsive. oakland recently poured several million dollars into their 9-1-1. system after facing similar complaints. thao said that she was impressed with mitchell's approach to working with the 9-1-1 system and making it more successful. and so i'm expecting that, you know, when he comes to the city of oakland that we can, you know, chip at the ice block in regards some of the issues that we're dealing with here. the search for oakland's next police chief started after mayor thao fired leronne armstrong in february of last year. armstrong had been placed on administrative leave one month prior after an investigation faulted him for mishandling to misconduct cases against an opd sergeant last october, the police commission recommended 7 candidates for the position, including forme
but for me, she floyd mitchell. >> really is. and, you know, showed at his proven leadership through all of the results that he's beabto do. chief michel resigned from lubbock, texas in september of 2023. he had faced criticism for 9-1-1. calls being unresponsive. oakland recently poured several million dollars into their 9-1-1. system after facing similar complaints. thao said that she was impressed with mitchell's approach to working with the 9-1-1 system and making it more successful....
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mayor sheng thao names floyd mitchell, the city's chief last week. today, though, he was formally introduced at a ceremony in city hall. mitchell's most recently led the department in lubbock, texas, before resigning last fall. he says he is committed to proactive policing, data-driven initiatives, and focusing on the implementation of the city's cease-fire strategies to reduce crime. mitchell says his first 100 days on the job will be spent getting to know his staff, city leadership and the community. along with addressing major safety issues, facing oakland, he also says he wants to change the narrative in the town. >> my approach is high visibility, responsible, proactive policing which is procedurally judged, data- driven, and grounded in strategies that address our most difficult issues. >> reporter: chief mitchell is a strong leader. is a smart crimefighter. he delivers results. and it is what i demand. as your mayor, i demand results. >> she said she picked the 30- year-old foresman veteran because he is a strong leader who will focus on commu
mayor sheng thao names floyd mitchell, the city's chief last week. today, though, he was formally introduced at a ceremony in city hall. mitchell's most recently led the department in lubbock, texas, before resigning last fall. he says he is committed to proactive policing, data-driven initiatives, and focusing on the implementation of the city's cease-fire strategies to reduce crime. mitchell says his first 100 days on the job will be spent getting to know his staff, city leadership and the...
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the formally introduced chief floyd mitchell this afternoon, he laid out his chief priorities. we are in oakland with more. >>> it is my honor to introduce to you, our new top police officer, chief boyd mitchell. >> reporter: the 30 year law- enforcement veteran is taking center stage in oakland. incoming chief, mitchell says he will take a proactive, data- driven and committee focused approach to address the needs of the city. >> my approach begins with strong community engagement and collaboration. >> reporter: it is a welcomed announcement, as oakland works to attract more people to the town. >> we are welcoming visitors from all over the world, i know safety and security is key for any destination, so this is a great day for oakland. >> reporter: mitchell spent 25 years in his hometown as a kansas city police officer, before leading both the temple and let it police departments. he resigned lustful amidst criticism of abandoned 911 calls and dispatch issues, a failure, he says, he owns.'s but i was listening to informal medication changes opposed to listening to boots on th
the formally introduced chief floyd mitchell this afternoon, he laid out his chief priorities. we are in oakland with more. >>> it is my honor to introduce to you, our new top police officer, chief boyd mitchell. >> reporter: the 30 year law- enforcement veteran is taking center stage in oakland. incoming chief, mitchell says he will take a proactive, data- driven and committee focused approach to address the needs of the city. >> my approach begins with strong community...
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>ñ mitchell was on the list of four police commission to the mayor last month. we know this job. >> it's not a regular police chief job. there's a lot of different bosses. he has to answer to. >> retired oakland deputy police chief pete dunbar says those bosses include the commission, the mayor and the federal monitor, robert warshaw, who's in charge of department reform. >> understanding the culture of the city of the department. what's been going on is going to take him some time. that's why i'm saying hec needs to start soon. i know lubbock is not the place he ultimately came from. >> he spent 25 years in kansas city, which is somewhat like oakland. >> civil rights attorney john burris says mitchell's experience in missouri will help him lead oakland police. >> he's got to get command and get control of the department itself. got to deal with the community itself, got to deal with the political machinations that exist within the city. but i think that we should give him aúchance to do it. >> it'll be a lot of challenges he will be facing. there will not be b
>ñ mitchell was on the list of four police commission to the mayor last month. we know this job. >> it's not a regular police chief job. there's a lot of different bosses. he has to answer to. >> retired oakland deputy police chief pete dunbar says those bosses include the commission, the mayor and the federal monitor, robert warshaw, who's in charge of department reform. >> understanding the culture of the city of the department. what's been going on is going to take him...
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mitchell comes from outside the department. he was one of the four finalists submitted by the police commission last month. the mayor says his experience and strategies to reduce crime catapulted him to the top of her list. she says she's glad with the decision to bring mitchell in, and she's confident the move will boost. new city, so we'll show him the ropes. we'll introduce him to key community leaders. we'll makec sure that he has ample tie to be a part of any sort of programing with rank and file to create that bond. we know this is a very difficult job. >> it's not a regular police chief job. there's a lot of different culture of the city, of the department. what's been going on is going to take him some time. >> mitchell was the chief in lubbock, texas, for four years. prior to that, in kansas city, missouri for more than 20 years. some community leaders in oakland think mitchell's experience in missouri will help him lead law enforcement in the city. others think he has his work cut out for him. >> be a lot of challenge
mitchell comes from outside the department. he was one of the four finalists submitted by the police commission last month. the mayor says his experience and strategies to reduce crime catapulted him to the top of her list. she says she's glad with the decision to bring mitchell in, and she's confident the move will boost. new city, so we'll show him the ropes. we'll introduce him to key community leaders. we'll makec sure that he has ample tie to be a part of any sort of programing with rank...
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chief mitchell is a strong leader and smart crime fighter who delivers results. his joining us live now to talk about this long awaited appointment. >> abc seven news insider phil matier. phil, i don't know if this broke some sort of record, but finally, hundred and one days, it's a record holder or a record breaker. >> over a year ago. yeah. the mayor shinto, who was just in her first month in office, uh- uh, fired police chief laurent armstrong over allegations that he had botched an internal investigation into one of his officers. armstrong contested that he went out, saying, i'm being framed here or being set up by the federal monitor who's overseeing the department. that led to the mayor firing him. first she put him on leave, he fired him. and that raised a lot of hackles within the community, especially in the african american community of oakland, who saw him as one of their own, somebody that was from oakland had risen up through the ranks. it's been a year over a year since then to try to get a new chief. and the process of selecting floyd mitchell has
chief mitchell is a strong leader and smart crime fighter who delivers results. his joining us live now to talk about this long awaited appointment. >> abc seven news insider phil matier. phil, i don't know if this broke some sort of record, but finally, hundred and one days, it's a record holder or a record breaker. >> over a year ago. yeah. the mayor shinto, who was just in her first month in office, uh- uh, fired police chief laurent armstrong over allegations that he had botched...
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mitchell has more than 30 years served as police chief in lubbock, texas. heúleft that job after his department was accused of not answering 911 calls. mitchell is an air force veteran who spent 25 years with the kansas city, missouri policeúpik on social mediac this morning.t& >> chief mitchell is a strong leader and smart crime fighter who delivers results. his commitment to proven crime reduction strategies strong officer community engagement, vaulted him to the top of the list. >> in a statement about his appointment, incoming chief mitchell said in part i am excited about the opportunity to meet the members of the police department, interact with all the people who call this beautiful city home and become an integral part of the special place. now, as you know, the mayor fired the previous chiefl oakland police veteran lauren armstrong, last year. she says mitchell will start as oakland's next police chief sometime may. he will be introduced to the public next week,úcoming up in about ten minutes from now, we will talk live. live in the & henry lee,
mitchell has more than 30 years served as police chief in lubbock, texas. heúleft that job after his department was accused of not answering 911 calls. mitchell is an air force veteran who spent 25 years with the kansas city, missouri policeúpik on social mediac this morning.t& >> chief mitchell is a strong leader and smart crime fighter who delivers results. his commitment to proven crime reduction strategies strong officer community engagement, vaulted him to the top of the list....
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she says mitchell will start as police chief again between late april and early may. he will be introduced to the public next week. >> as zack mentionedúin an out says its last day for its restaurant in oakland is this sunday. back in january, the company announced it would close the location on hegenberger road near the oakland airport becaus& of increasing crime in the area, putting its employees oakland in-n-out opened in 2005. in-n-out says restaurant to close in the company's 75 year history. >> new at 11, the city of oakland has released plans the d specific plan, or dsp, and the city says it will help meet the city's housing and employment needs while preserving the area's culture. the plan largely focuses on incentivizing private construction of housing the heat of downtown. eventually the city wants to add more than 29,000 new homes by 2040. the city says the plan has undergone extensive publicc ready for consideration and approval by the oakland city council. >> a woman in hayward stabbed to death in her home and tonight, police say her husband is the suspe
she says mitchell will start as police chief again between late april and early may. he will be introduced to the public next week. >> as zack mentionedúin an out says its last day for its restaurant in oakland is this sunday. back in january, the company announced it would close the location on hegenberger road near the oakland airport becaus& of increasing crime in the area, putting its employees oakland in-n-out opened in 2005. in-n-out says restaurant to close in the company's 75...
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. >> mayor sheng thao name floyd mitchell, the city's new top cop. most people in the bay area know very little about him other than he used to be the police chief in lubbock, texas. >> kron four's dan kerman has some insight into who he is. >> for some oaklanders it was last month's police commission candidates forum when they first got a look at oakland's new police chief floyd mitchell. i believe it's going to be a very challenging opportunity for a police chief to come in and work with not only the members inside the department. >> community members and multiple governing authorities to work to move the the local police department forward. >> mitchell began his career with the kansas city, missouri police department after 25 years there, he became police chief in temple, texas population. 82,000 in 2019, he became police chief for the city of lubbock, texas, population 257,001 thing that you consider probably the biggest accomplishment of his time here was the search allies in the police force. >> and that really helped his goal of community poli
. >> mayor sheng thao name floyd mitchell, the city's new top cop. most people in the bay area know very little about him other than he used to be the police chief in lubbock, texas. >> kron four's dan kerman has some insight into who he is. >> for some oaklanders it was last month's police commission candidates forum when they first got a look at oakland's new police chief floyd mitchell. i believe it's going to be a very challenging opportunity for a police chief to come in...
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. >> reporter: floyd mitchell has more than 30 years experience and veteran of the u.s. air force and soon can add. >> i have selected chief floyd mitchell. >> reporter: oakland police department's next chief announced friday morning. >> a strong leader a smart crime fighter and more so than that, delivers results. >> reporter: mitchell said in a statement he looks forward to working with residents, businesses, city leadership and the police commission to build a stronger and safer oakland. before we had do any of that he has to clear certain state rimts including a test. the mayor says that process is under way. >> currently right now he has not taken that test, we wanted to make sure the community knows that this is oakland the next chief. >> reporter: his appointment following more than a year of no permanent chief after the mayor fired chief armstrong weeks before the department completed its federal oversight program after 20 years. it's still under that oversight and had 12 police chiefs in the past two decades including former police chief ann kirkpatrick. >> a po
. >> reporter: floyd mitchell has more than 30 years experience and veteran of the u.s. air force and soon can add. >> i have selected chief floyd mitchell. >> reporter: oakland police department's next chief announced friday morning. >> a strong leader a smart crime fighter and more so than that, delivers results. >> reporter: mitchell said in a statement he looks forward to working with residents, businesses, city leadership and the police commission to build a...
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mitchell will be moving from texas where he's been the police chief there today. kron four's spoke to someone who has seen mitchell work and change communities in texas. >> he's a bridge builder. he's going to come in in ask questions, see what the community would like to see what the community don't like, you know, and feel a little boys. he's a man that will come in lovell. no love in your community a lot like you live there forever. >> the executive director of texas police chiefs association said mitchell is a dynamic leader and his emphasis on addressing the underlying causes of crime through strong officer community engagement is what sets him apart. >> still to come here on kron for news, 11 major money on the line this week, both powerball and mega millions. how much you can win. coming up. >> plus, the latest from the west portal crash as the loved ones of the young family killed, address the public about their immeasurable grief and the legac >> tonight we are hearing from the loved ones of the family killed while waiting at a bus stop in san francisco's
mitchell will be moving from texas where he's been the police chief there today. kron four's spoke to someone who has seen mitchell work and change communities in texas. >> he's a bridge builder. he's going to come in in ask questions, see what the community would like to see what the community don't like, you know, and feel a little boys. he's a man that will come in lovell. no love in your community a lot like you live there forever. >> the executive director of texas police...
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chief mitchell served 25 years as a police officer in kansas city. he then went on to become police chief in the cities of temple and lubbock, texas, where crime rates went down during his tenure. but he left lubbock because of concerns over abandoned 911 calls. >> he didn't make any excuses, but instead he talked about what he learned from that experience. >> mayor tao believes that's the type of experience that will help mitchell forge a new path for the department. it is a challenge, and i get that. and i'm pretty sure chief mitchell understand that coming into this place, and but, you know, we will work on those challenges. sergeant hui win is president of the oakland police officers association. he hasn't met the new police chief, but he says chief mitchell already has the full support of the department. but others in the community are raising concerns. mikayla galvez venegas works on violence prevention. she believes the new chief will just be a band-aid to some of the larger issues within opd. >> there's already a preexisting culture in the po
chief mitchell served 25 years as a police officer in kansas city. he then went on to become police chief in the cities of temple and lubbock, texas, where crime rates went down during his tenure. but he left lubbock because of concerns over abandoned 911 calls. >> he didn't make any excuses, but instead he talked about what he learned from that experience. >> mayor tao believes that's the type of experience that will help mitchell forge a new path for the department. it is a...
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chief mitchell served 25 years as a police officer in kansas city. he then went on to become police chief in the cities of temple and lubbock, texas, where crime rates went down during his tenure. but he left lubbock because of concerns over abandoned 911 calls. >> he didn't make any excuses, but instead he talked about what he learned from that experience. >> mayor tao believes that's the type of experience that will help mitchell forge a new path for the department. it is a challenge, and i get that. and i'm pretty sure chief mitchell understand that coming into this place, and but, you know, we will work on those challenges. sergeant hui win is president of the oakland police officers association. he hasn't met the new police chief, but he says chief mitchell already has the full support of the department. but others in the community are raising concerns. mikayla galvez venegas works on violence prevention. she believes the new chief will just be a band-aid to some of the larger issues within opd. >> there's already a preexisting culture in the po
chief mitchell served 25 years as a police officer in kansas city. he then went on to become police chief in the cities of temple and lubbock, texas, where crime rates went down during his tenure. but he left lubbock because of concerns over abandoned 911 calls. >> he didn't make any excuses, but instead he talked about what he learned from that experience. >> mayor tao believes that's the type of experience that will help mitchell forge a new path for the department. it is a...
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floyd mitchell began his career in the kansas city, missouri police department where he spent 25 year prison before becoming police chief in temple, texas. then most recently lubbock, texas, and he parted ways with the lubbock department last september. after taking the heat for 9-1-1, calls going unanswered, which is also been an issue here in the city of oakland with the community members telling us the new chief does have a lot on his shoulders as reports show right now that in the city of oakland, there's already been more than a dozen murders this year with other crime statistics showing that robberies are up 34% from last year with majority of them happening at gunpoint. now we did speak with oakland mayor sheng thao recently regarding her announcing this new police chief. here's what she had to say. >> think that all oaklanders, including our officers are officers who go to work every single day. you know, whether there's a pandemic or whether there has just been you know, officer shooting, you know, they wake up and they come to work every day and to have this kind of steadine
floyd mitchell began his career in the kansas city, missouri police department where he spent 25 year prison before becoming police chief in temple, texas. then most recently lubbock, texas, and he parted ways with the lubbock department last september. after taking the heat for 9-1-1, calls going unanswered, which is also been an issue here in the city of oakland with the community members telling us the new chief does have a lot on his shoulders as reports show right now that in the city of...
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most recently, mitchell was the police chief in lubbock, texas. in a statement, he said, i am excited about the opportunity to meet the members of the police department, interact with all the people who call this beautiful city home, and become an integral part of this special place. his appointment ends a search that spanned more than a year following the firing of former chief leronne armstrong by mayor tau in february of last year. >> henry lee has been following this ongoing search for more than a year now. henry. so what is it about floyd mitchell that that he is, in fact, a good fit- for the city of oakland? was impressed with his crime fighting efforts as chief of both temple now, her office forwarded statistics that indicate overall crime as well as police response time. so he also has experience 25 years of experience from kansas city, missouri police department, which might be more aligned with the urban nature of oakland. >> yeah, okayc. soúlet's you mentioned oakland mayor shang tao. letgs go ahead now and take a listen to what she ha
most recently, mitchell was the police chief in lubbock, texas. in a statement, he said, i am excited about the opportunity to meet the members of the police department, interact with all the people who call this beautiful city home, and become an integral part of this special place. his appointment ends a search that spanned more than a year following the firing of former chief leronne armstrong by mayor tau in february of last year. >> henry lee has been following this ongoing search...
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chief floyd mitchell will have to get straight to the business at hand. unfortunately. >> they would not be any a honeymoon period. >> just this past weekend, 27 year-old courtney merck was killed at a gas station in east oakland. her death marks 18 murders so far. recent oakland crime statistics also show robberies are up. 34% from last year with the majority happening at gunpoint. >> and he has to get the role running and not only that. and so now again to crazy politics so much expectations from, you know, this cd from our come any age. the precedent that insist and given organizations as well as from the pakistan honest mean. >> he's a man that will come in lovell. no love in your community a lot like you live there forever. >> reggie dials president of 100 black men of west texas. mitchell served as the chief of police in temple and most recently in lubbock. he says, although the chief will be an outsider coming into the opd, he says his experience will shine through. >> he's a bridge builder. he's going to come in in ask questions. >> jean ellis, ex
chief floyd mitchell will have to get straight to the business at hand. unfortunately. >> they would not be any a honeymoon period. >> just this past weekend, 27 year-old courtney merck was killed at a gas station in east oakland. her death marks 18 murders so far. recent oakland crime statistics also show robberies are up. 34% from last year with the majority happening at gunpoint. >> and he has to get the role running and not only that. and so now again to crazy politics so...
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chief mitchell served 25 years as a police officer in kansas city. he then went on to become police chief in the cities of temple and lubbock, texas, where crime rates went down during his tenure. but he left lubbock because of concerns over abandoned 911 calls. >> he didn't make any excuses, but instead he talked about what he learned from that experience. >> mayor tao believes that's the type of experience that will help mitchell forge a new path for the department. it is a challenge. uh- and i get that. and i'm pretty sure chief mitchell understand that coming into this place, and but, you know, we will work on those challenges. sergeant hui win is president of the oakland police officers association. he hasn't met the new police chief, but he says chief mitchell already has the full support of the department. but others in the community are raising concerns. makayla galvez venegas works on violence prevention in. she believes the new chief will just be a band-aid to some of the larger issues within opd. >> there's already a preexisting culture in
chief mitchell served 25 years as a police officer in kansas city. he then went on to become police chief in the cities of temple and lubbock, texas, where crime rates went down during his tenure. but he left lubbock because of concerns over abandoned 911 calls. >> he didn't make any excuses, but instead he talked about what he learned from that experience. >> mayor tao believes that's the type of experience that will help mitchell forge a new path for the department. it is a...
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mayor sheng thao named floyd mitchell as the city's. >> new chief of police. most people here in the bay area know very little about him other than the fact it was the police chief in lubbock, texas. that's really neat is that we get an insight of kron four's dan kerman, talk to somebody about his track record. for some oaklanders. it was last month's police commission candidates forum when they first got a look at oaklands new police chief floyd mitchell. i believe it's going to be a very challenging. >> opportunity for a police chief to come in and work with not only the members inside the department. >> community members and multiple governing authorities to work to move the the local police department forward. >> mitchell began his career with the kansas city, missouri police department after 25 years there, he became police chief in temple, texas population. 82,000 in 2019, he became police chief for the city of lubbock, texas, population 257,001 thing that you consider probably the biggest accomplishment of his time here was the search allies in the poli
mayor sheng thao named floyd mitchell as the city's. >> new chief of police. most people here in the bay area know very little about him other than the fact it was the police chief in lubbock, texas. that's really neat is that we get an insight of kron four's dan kerman, talk to somebody about his track record. for some oaklanders. it was last month's police commission candidates forum when they first got a look at oaklands new police chief floyd mitchell. i believe it's going to be a...
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floyd mitchell is expected to begin in may. abc7 news reporter cornell bernard spoke with advocates about what they believe mitchell's priorities should be a neighborhood day of action in west oakland, volunteers pitching in to clean up parts of 28th street near adeline, organized by grassroots nonprofit community ready corp. >> our belief is, is that it's our job to serve our communities. it's our job to clean up. if the city doesn't do it, we're going to do it. that's why my loyalty is to this. >> crc founder troc says his organization is also committed to making oakland streets safer and preventing crime by investing in community based solutions. he hopes oakland's next police chief, floyd mitchell, will share the vision. >> if you do not plant seeds in this soil, the problem will keep going. no matter how many police chiefs we have, no matter who's in in the situation, what stands out about chief mitchell is that he's a strong leader and he's really smart. >> he's a really smart crime fighter who delivers results. >> on fri
floyd mitchell is expected to begin in may. abc7 news reporter cornell bernard spoke with advocates about what they believe mitchell's priorities should be a neighborhood day of action in west oakland, volunteers pitching in to clean up parts of 28th street near adeline, organized by grassroots nonprofit community ready corp. >> our belief is, is that it's our job to serve our communities. it's our job to clean up. if the city doesn't do it, we're going to do it. that's why my loyalty is...
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introducing us to floyd mitchell. for some oaklanders. it was last month's police commission candidates forum when they first got a look at oaklands new police chief floyd mitchell. i believe it's going to be a very challenging. >> opportunity for a police chief to come in and work with not only the members inside the department. >> community members and multiple governing authorities to work to move the the local police department forward. >> mitchell began his career with the kansas city, missouri police department after 25 years there, he became police chief in temple, texas population. 82,000 in 2019, he became police chief for the city of lubbock, texas, population 257,001 thing that you consider probably the biggest accomplishment of his time here was the search allies in the police force. >> and that really helped his goal of community policing. >> that still is the evening anchor out our nexstar affiliate, lubbock, texas. he says mitchell was behind creating police substations in 3 different parts of the city. one of the things ch
introducing us to floyd mitchell. for some oaklanders. it was last month's police commission candidates forum when they first got a look at oaklands new police chief floyd mitchell. i believe it's going to be a very challenging. >> opportunity for a police chief to come in and work with not only the members inside the department. >> community members and multiple governing authorities to work to move the the local police department forward. >> mitchell began his career with...
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the mayor said she will introduce mitchell next week. he's expected to start his new job here at oakland police headquarters late april or early may. bob redell, nbc bay area news. >> thank you, bob. >>> tense moments between protestors and counterprotestors outside of the hall of justice this morning. stemming from a recent sentencing involving an attack on an elderly woman. our reporter is there for us. ginger, this case has been resovld, but there's still a lot of questions about the suspect's sentence. >> reporter: that is correct, marcus. there may still be some uncertainty to this, because without the agreement of the district attorney's office to the details of the sentencing, specifically intensive supervision court, then the sentencing may not -- or the sentence rather may not be imposed. now, another aspect to this is the community that is outraged by the sentence that was handed down last friday. those community members rallied outside the hall of justice this morning, along with city leaders and allied community members. thin
the mayor said she will introduce mitchell next week. he's expected to start his new job here at oakland police headquarters late april or early may. bob redell, nbc bay area news. >> thank you, bob. >>> tense moments between protestors and counterprotestors outside of the hall of justice this morning. stemming from a recent sentencing involving an attack on an elderly woman. our reporter is there for us. ginger, this case has been resovld, but there's still a lot of questions...
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mitchell resigned, though, after facing criticism over failures to respond to 911 calls. the mayor says mitchell's record shows he delivers results on crime, and in interviews with the city last month, mitchell said that's his top priority. >> i believe the crime issue in oakland should be our primary focus moving forward. from everything that i have read, this is the major issue facing the oakland police department and its community. >> chief mitchell will likely start work in may. ahead on abc seven news here at six. abc seven news insider phil matier will join us to discuss what mitchell's hiring means for the city. >> and there's a new vision for oakland's downtown years in the making. today, the city released the long awaited plan to boost the city center with denser housing and new office towers. the city wants to create two new cultural zones focused on music and art. other areas would have more bike lanes and green space. the goal is to get this done by 2040. the city is taking feedback from the public before the city council votes on whether to adopt the plan som
mitchell resigned, though, after facing criticism over failures to respond to 911 calls. the mayor says mitchell's record shows he delivers results on crime, and in interviews with the city last month, mitchell said that's his top priority. >> i believe the crime issue in oakland should be our primary focus moving forward. from everything that i have read, this is the major issue facing the oakland police department and its community. >> chief mitchell will likely start work in may....
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mitchell as oakland's next police chief. we've learned about his background, his goals and what he thinks of the oakland police department. thanks for joining us here on kron for news at 5. i'm noelle bellow and i'm grant lotus. it's a high-profile job. the former lubbock, texys police chief spoke today about his plans to try to tackle the big challenges his new city faces scrub forest see it was at the news conference earlier. she joins us now live with more on oakland's new top cop theresa, a grant to go. well, what a big day. floyd mitchell got straight to the point saying that building public trust. >> and creating a safer community will be his top priority. >> i look forward to becoming an integral part of this community and the pursuit of public safety all come. police chief floyd mitchell broke down his goals of why he decided to take the job is top cop of oakland. >> and what he plans to do in his first 100 days on the job. >> first 100 days is truly going to be me getting my getting here, getting on the ground and g
mitchell as oakland's next police chief. we've learned about his background, his goals and what he thinks of the oakland police department. thanks for joining us here on kron for news at 5. i'm noelle bellow and i'm grant lotus. it's a high-profile job. the former lubbock, texys police chief spoke today about his plans to try to tackle the big challenges his new city faces scrub forest see it was at the news conference earlier. she joins us now live with more on oakland's new top cop theresa, a...
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. >> reporter: former police chief floyd mitchell will lead the department in addition to leading the lubbock, texas pd he previously served as chief in temple texas and is an air force veteran. mayor tells that she is confident mitchell is the best person to handle the job. >> this is not a new thing for him to be chief of department and he holds himself to a high standard and this is what i respect and appreciate about his leadership. >> the new chief comes with controversy. texas department surveys also show struggled to gain the trust of his officers. >> he has a previous track record and is he going to do it. after more than a year without a permanent police chief oakland police officers association says it welcomes the new permanent leadership. >> we look forward to chief mitchell coming to the city of oakland and providing service to our community. >> reporter: the naacp also welcoming new leadership says they hope the new chief takes a community focused approach. >> we do think it's important that he understands the difficulty of the job and that he will come in and be willing
. >> reporter: former police chief floyd mitchell will lead the department in addition to leading the lubbock, texas pd he previously served as chief in temple texas and is an air force veteran. mayor tells that she is confident mitchell is the best person to handle the job. >> this is not a new thing for him to be chief of department and he holds himself to a high standard and this is what i respect and appreciate about his leadership. >> the new chief comes with controversy....
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interestingly, they chose mitchell again from texas previously. kansas city does local matter. >> it does on it. it does, it does. it's what we have here. is it local people in oakland are saying it's not so much that you have to be from here, but you have to understand what's here. you have to know the various components of oakland, which is a very diverse political city. you have some people that are very strong right now on law and order and others that are saying no reform is to is a top priority. so you walk into that, it's a challenging position and on top of that, you have a federal judge overlooking you, your every move as well. and you wonder you're an outsider, right. but aside from that it's a great opportunity. at least that's what former police chief anne kirkpatrick told me recently is that she would tell anybody applying for the job two things. it's a great opportunity, but you better have your bags packed, because after two years, there's a question of whether you're going to be there for the third. but it's a it's a challenge. it'
interestingly, they chose mitchell again from texas previously. kansas city does local matter. >> it does on it. it does, it does. it's what we have here. is it local people in oakland are saying it's not so much that you have to be from here, but you have to understand what's here. you have to know the various components of oakland, which is a very diverse political city. you have some people that are very strong right now on law and order and others that are saying no reform is to is a...
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chief mitchell served 25 years as a police officer in kansas city. he then went on to become police chief in the cities of temple and lubbock, texas, where crime rates went down during his tenure. but he left lubbock because of concerns over abandoned 911 calls. >> he didn't make any excuses, but instead he talked about what he learned from that experience. >> mayor tao believes that's the type of experience that will help mitchell forge a new path for the department. it is a challenge. uh- and i and i get that and i'm pretty sure chief mitchell understand that coming into this place, and but, you know, we will work on those challenges. sergeant hui win is president of the oakland police officers association. he hasn't met the new police chief, but he says chief mitchell already has the full support of the department. but others in the community are raising concerns. michaela galvez venegas works on violence prevention. she believes the new chief will just be a band-aid to some of the larger issues within opd. >> there's already a preexisting culture
chief mitchell served 25 years as a police officer in kansas city. he then went on to become police chief in the cities of temple and lubbock, texas, where crime rates went down during his tenure. but he left lubbock because of concerns over abandoned 911 calls. >> he didn't make any excuses, but instead he talked about what he learned from that experience. >> mayor tao believes that's the type of experience that will help mitchell forge a new path for the department. it is a...
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floyd mitchell is his name. we don't know much. however, we have kron four's dan kerman with a look at his history. >> one that he brings to the bay area. >> for some oaklanders, it was last month's police commission candidates forum when they first got a look at oaklands new police chief floyd mitchell. i believe it's going to be a very challenging. >> opportunity for a police chief to come in and work with not only the members inside the department community members and multiple governing authorities to work to move the the oakland police department forward. >> mitchell began his career with the kansas city, missouri police department after 25 years there, he became police chief in temple, texas population. 82,000 in 2019, he became police chief for the city of lubbock, texas, population 257,001 thing that you consider probably the biggest accomplishment of his time here was the search allies in the police force. >> and that really helped his goal of community policing. >> that still is the evening anchor at our nexstar affiliate
floyd mitchell is his name. we don't know much. however, we have kron four's dan kerman with a look at his history. >> one that he brings to the bay area. >> for some oaklanders, it was last month's police commission candidates forum when they first got a look at oaklands new police chief floyd mitchell. i believe it's going to be a very challenging. >> opportunity for a police chief to come in and work with not only the members inside the department community members and...
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what we have learned about floyd mitchell and it's the day that beer lovers have been waiting for russian river brewing company releasing this year's windy. the younger. and rain in the bay area. kauai grogan tracking the current conditions as wet weather returns for the weekend. >> station. he's calling for news 2. >> thank you for joining us here on kron. 4 news app to i'm just involvement in our top story is the major announcement out of the east bay where we have learned who will fill the role as oakland's next top cop kron four's to co live with us here in the studio with more on the mayor's decision to select floyd mitchell, theresa, thanks for joining us. just the announcement comes after more than a year of searching floyd mitchell. >> has more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement. he previously served as chief of police in lubbock, texas. chief mitchell began his career as a patrol officer with the kansas city, missouri police department. 25 years later, he accepted the police chief position for the city of temple, texas now and 2019 mitchell was appointed as the first
what we have learned about floyd mitchell and it's the day that beer lovers have been waiting for russian river brewing company releasing this year's windy. the younger. and rain in the bay area. kauai grogan tracking the current conditions as wet weather returns for the weekend. >> station. he's calling for news 2. >> thank you for joining us here on kron. 4 news app to i'm just involvement in our top story is the major announcement out of the east bay where we have learned who...
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the mayor has appointed floyd mitchell to the job. he replaces lebron armstrong who was fired more than a year ago. mitchell was the former chief of police in lubbock, texas. and in a statement this morning, mayor thao called him a strong leader and smart crime fighter who delivers results. mitchell began his career as an officer kansas city, missouri spending. 25 years with that department. he's also a veteran of the u.s. air force. we do have a statement that he sent out, which reads in part, quote, as oakland's police chief, i look forward to working together with our residents, business owners, city leadership and members of the police commission to build a stronger and safer oakland. i'm excited about the opportunity to meet the members of the police department interact with all the people who call this beautiful city home and become an integral part of this special place. big story, it's been about a year have police chief in oakland. >> 8.32 right now and amended civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the san ramon school
the mayor has appointed floyd mitchell to the job. he replaces lebron armstrong who was fired more than a year ago. mitchell was the former chief of police in lubbock, texas. and in a statement this morning, mayor thao called him a strong leader and smart crime fighter who delivers results. mitchell began his career as an officer kansas city, missouri spending. 25 years with that department. he's also a veteran of the u.s. air force. we do have a statement that he sent out, which reads in part,...
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we spoke with a pastor who worked with chief mitchell when mitchell was chief of police in temple, texas, prior to his stint in lubbock. he is the department's chaplain at the time and says mitchell had a positive impact as temple's first black chief of police. >> he goes out to the community, and if he does the same thing he did here, go to the community and community leaders, and not only that, but visit each area of the city, and just talk to them, i guarantee you that they would at least see a viewpoint or give him a chance to prove himself, that he is the real deal in oakland. >> reporter: incoming chief mitchell said in a statement he looks forward to working with residents, businesses, city leadership and the police commission to build a stronger and safer oakland. but before he can do any of that, he still has to clear certain state requirements, including a test. the mayor of oakland says that process is under way. mitchell's appointment follows more than a year of no permanent chief after mayor sheng thao fired chief leronne armstrong weeks before the department would have comp
we spoke with a pastor who worked with chief mitchell when mitchell was chief of police in temple, texas, prior to his stint in lubbock. he is the department's chaplain at the time and says mitchell had a positive impact as temple's first black chief of police. >> he goes out to the community, and if he does the same thing he did here, go to the community and community leaders, and not only that, but visit each area of the city, and just talk to them, i guarantee you that they would at...
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chief mitchell served 25 years as a police officer in kansas city. he then went on to become police chief in the cities of temple and lubbock, texas, where crime rates went down during his tenure. but he left lubbock because of concerns over abandoned 911 calls. he didn't make any excuses, but instead he talked about what he learned from that experience. mayor tao believes that's the type of experience that will help mitchell forge a new path for the department. >> it is a challenge, uh- and i get that and i'm pretty sure chief mitchell understand that coming into this place, and but, you know, we will work on those challenges. >> sergeant hui win is president of the oakland police officers association. he hasn't met the new police chief, but he says chief mitchell already has the full support of the department. but others in the community are raising concerns. makayla galvez venegas works on violence prevention. she believes the new chief will just be a band-aid to some of the larger issues within opd. >> there's already a preexisting culture and th
chief mitchell served 25 years as a police officer in kansas city. he then went on to become police chief in the cities of temple and lubbock, texas, where crime rates went down during his tenure. but he left lubbock because of concerns over abandoned 911 calls. he didn't make any excuses, but instead he talked about what he learned from that experience. mayor tao believes that's the type of experience that will help mitchell forge a new path for the department. >> it is a challenge, uh-...
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the mayor says mitchell willc start as police chief between late april and earlyc may. now in a statement about his appointment, incoming chief mitchell says, quote, as oakland's police chief, i look forward to working together with our residents and business owners, city leadership and members of the police commission to build a stronger and safer oakland, end quoten he's officially expected to be introduced next week. >> the day is nearly here, in and out, says the last day for its restaurant in oakland is this sunday. back in january, the company announced it would close a location on hegenberger, of increasing crime in the area, putting customers at risk and also employees at risk. the oakland in-n-out opened in 2005. in-n-out says it is the only restaurant to close in the happening today, beer aficionados are lined up outside the russian river brewing company in santa rosa. they started showing up last night so they can be the first ones to sample this year's limited spedition of the world famous pliny the younger ipa the crowds waiting for those doors to open and
the mayor says mitchell willc start as police chief between late april and earlyc may. now in a statement about his appointment, incoming chief mitchell says, quote, as oakland's police chief, i look forward to working together with our residents and business owners, city leadership and members of the police commission to build a stronger and safer oakland, end quoten he's officially expected to be introduced next week. >> the day is nearly here, in and out, says the last day for its...
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mayor sheng thao named floyd mitchell as the city's new chief of police. most people in the bay area know very little about him. other than that, he used to be the police chief in lubbock, texas. cloud forest dan kerman takes a deeper look. >> for some oaklanders, it was last month's police commission candidates forum when they first got a look at oaklands new police chief floyd mitchell. i believe it's going to be a very challenging. >> opportunity for a police chief to come in and work with not only the members inside the department. >> community members and multiple governing authorities to work to move the the local police department forward. >> mitchell began his career with the kansas city, missouri police department after 25 years there, he became police chief in temple, texas population. 82,000 in 2019, he became police chief for the city of lubbock, texas, population 257,001 thing that you consider probably the biggest accomplishment of his time here was the search allies in the police force. >> and that really helped his goal of community policin
mayor sheng thao named floyd mitchell as the city's new chief of police. most people in the bay area know very little about him. other than that, he used to be the police chief in lubbock, texas. cloud forest dan kerman takes a deeper look. >> for some oaklanders, it was last month's police commission candidates forum when they first got a look at oaklands new police chief floyd mitchell. i believe it's going to be a very challenging. >> opportunity for a police chief to come in and...