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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. 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 th
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....
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floyd mitchell is expected to begin the new role in may. abc seven news reporter cornell bernard has residents concerns and list of priorities. >> 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 corps. >> 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 friday, mayor shengtao an
floyd mitchell is expected to begin the new role in may. abc seven news reporter cornell bernard has residents concerns and list of priorities. >> 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 corps. >> 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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the mayor introduced floyd mitchell to the city yesterday. he will be the city's 13th chief in the past 20 years. he says his approach is centered on data driven, proactive policing. he also values building a close relationship with the community. >> my approach begins with strong community engagement and collaboration. i'm here to work with the citizens of oakland. >> he's a smart crime fighter who delivers results, and it is what i demand. >> mitchell spent more than 20 years on the police force in kansas city. he then went on to serve as police chief in temple, texas, and then lubbock, texas. after that, he's expected to start his job as oakland's chief of police in late april or early may. well, chief mitchell will be facing his fair share of issues when he takes the helm. abc seven news insider phil matier joined us on our show, getting answers at 3 p.m. to lay out some of those challenges. >> the emphasis is going to be on public safety, and that means more police on the streets. the question is whether oakland even has the money right
the mayor introduced floyd mitchell to the city yesterday. he will be the city's 13th chief in the past 20 years. he says his approach is centered on data driven, proactive policing. he also values building a close relationship with the community. >> my approach begins with strong community engagement and collaboration. i'm here to work with the citizens of oakland. >> he's a smart crime fighter who delivers results, and it is what i demand. >> mitchell spent more than 20...
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oakland mayor shang tao's office announced friday that floyd mitchell will begin his new role as opd chief in early may, making it far more than a year than that. oakland has been without a permanent chief. city council member noel gayo says he has expectations it's going to take, a strong police chief action, and working with our police department, the neighborhood, and make sure that this does not continue in a statement, in-n-out says we are grateful for the local community , which has supported us over 18 years. but our top priority must be the safety and well-being of our customers and associates. the company says employees can transfer to other restaurants or receive a severance package live in studio. lena howland, abc seven news thank you, lena. >> community members in the east bay are calling for police officers to stop responding to mental health emergencies. they held a vigil at lake merritt yesterday, two weeks after deputies in southern california shot and killed a 15 year old with autism. here's abc seven news reporter ryan curry. >> together we can raise our voices and
oakland mayor shang tao's office announced friday that floyd mitchell will begin his new role as opd chief in early may, making it far more than a year than that. oakland has been without a permanent chief. city council member noel gayo says he has expectations it's going to take, a strong police chief action, and working with our police department, the neighborhood, and make sure that this does not continue in a statement, in-n-out says we are grateful for the local community , which has...
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mitchell most recently served as police chief in lubbock, texas. his start date hasn't been announced, but he is expected to begin his new role in late april or early may. oakland has been without a police chief for more than a year. >> the city of sacramento has officially declared itself a sanctuary city for those who identify as transgender. last night, the city council passed a resolution with a unanimous vote. the move upholds the rights of transgender people in the city. it also prevents city staff from detaining people seeking gender affirming health care, and bars the city from cooperating with out of state jurisdictions that are criminalizing such care. advocacy groups say more than 20 u.s. states currently ban gender affirming health care. it's over a uc berkeley professor ended his sit in two weeks after it started. ron hassner was protesting what he said was the university's lack of response to anti-semitism on campus. he moved into his office earlier this month, even holding classes in the cramped space, hassner tells abc seven. he end
mitchell most recently served as police chief in lubbock, texas. his start date hasn't been announced, but he is expected to begin his new role in late april or early may. oakland has been without a police chief for more than a year. >> the city of sacramento has officially declared itself a sanctuary city for those who identify as transgender. last night, the city council passed a resolution with a unanimous vote. the move upholds the rights of transgender people in the city. it also...
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the four finalists for the job are abdul pridgen, san leandro's, former police chief floyd mitchell, the former chief. >> and lubbock, texas, cincinnati police department leader lisa davis. and luis molina, a new york city deputy mayor. >> there's a new service meant to boost local businesses across oakland. it's a digital kiosk with suggestions on where to eat, shop or find an atm. abc seven news reporter anser hassan shows you how they work. >> looking for a place to eat, shop, stay and play in oakland. these new kiosks will help do that. >> when you touch the screen, it unlocks and it opens a series of applications to help you figure out how to navigate the city and how to discover the city. >> gibran muhammad is vice president of business development at ike smart city. they unveiled one of the oakland kiosks installed next to the fox theater. the kiosk feature customized city content like local shops and local events, all in real time. and unlike using a smartphone, sher muhammad says the results are based on what's happening in that neighborhood, a feature that could help highli
the four finalists for the job are abdul pridgen, san leandro's, former police chief floyd mitchell, the former chief. >> and lubbock, texas, cincinnati police department leader lisa davis. and luis molina, a new york city deputy mayor. >> there's a new service meant to boost local businesses across oakland. it's a digital kiosk with suggestions on where to eat, shop or find an atm. abc seven news reporter anser hassan shows you how they work. >> looking for a place to eat,...