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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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our new top police officer chief floyd mitchell. >> now at 5, oakland mayor sheng thao introducing floyd 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
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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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chief floyd mitchell will have to get straight to the business at hand. 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 1% from last year with the majority happening at gunpoint. >> and he has to hit the role running and not only that. and so now again to crazy politics so much expectation from, you know, the cdo market can come any precedent that insist and given organizations as well as from the pakistan honest mean. >> he's a man that will come in love on love in your community. a lot like you live there forever. >> 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, see what the community would like to see what the community don't like, you know, and feel a li
chief floyd mitchell will have to get straight to the business at hand. 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 1% from last year with the majority happening at gunpoint. >> and he has to hit the role running and not only that. and so now again to crazy politics so much expectation from, you know, the cdo market can come any precedent...
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the mayor selected floyd mitchell this week or last week after a lengthy and expensive search process. mitchell will be introduced at a press conference on wednesday. the naacp issued the statement ahead of that introduction and says in part, the vacancy of this critical condition caused a real sense of lawlessness in oakland and were glad to see that the city is finally moving forward. the naacp oakland branch welcomes floyd mitchell and his family to the city. >>> for the first time in a 75 year history, in and out shut down one of its popular restaurants in oakland. the decision had everything to do with crime in the area. >> there are so many in and out locations like this one behind me which is not at risk of shutting down but the one and only in oakland is no more. for the first time in the company's 75 year history, in and out shut down the location and this one which was at oakland international airport, there is a long line of customers who showed up for the final day of business yesterday. the restaurant was staffed heavily with security and plenty of reminders for guests no
the mayor selected floyd mitchell this week or last week after a lengthy and expensive search process. mitchell will be introduced at a press conference on wednesday. the naacp issued the statement ahead of that introduction and says in part, the vacancy of this critical condition caused a real sense of lawlessness in oakland and were glad to see that the city is finally moving forward. the naacp oakland branch welcomes floyd mitchell and his family to the city. >>> for the first time...
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our new top police officer chief floyd mitchell. >> oakland 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 getting out to me. everyone here getting to know who my council members are getting to know who are the movers and shakers within the organization getting to know my command staff getting know their abilities, getting to know the police department and where we can get better and how we go about getting better. crime continues to plague oakland while burglaries are down by 46%. >> violent crime overall is up by 14%, which includes robberies up. 37%. chief lloyd says that he embraces programs such as cease-fire to make a difference. he also said keeping and retaining officers will be top of mind. you want to make oakland police department. >> b, the employer of choice for the bay area. you want your fficert know that they're going to be supported and and that you're going to ta
our new top police officer chief floyd mitchell. >> oakland 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 getting out to me. everyone here getting to know who my council members are getting to know who are the movers and shakers within the organization getting to know my...
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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 our community's success. >> my approach is high visibility, responsible, proactive policing that is procedurally just data driven and grounded in evidence based strategies, he said he's committed to continuing to reform the department, which is just short of getting out of federal oversight. i am going to sit down with the monitor and identify specifically what we need to do and how we need to do it to get to the end of this road. >> i asked what qualifies him to be able to answer to many bosses, including the police commission, the mayor, and the fed
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...
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the new top cop is floyd mitchell. he last served as the chief of sppolice in lubbock, texas. ktv& zac sos is live in oakland. after speaking with people who live and work in oakland. and zack, some cautious optimism in the town. >> yeah, that's right still out, crime in the city over the last- few years and the promises that many say they have heardc they n skeptical about whether or not mitchell will be able to turn things around. that being said, they have made it clear this is change they want to see. this has changed, they say is >> getting undercover police up- here. >> that's what eugene says he'd like to see on day one in oakland's montclair neighborhood, when the city's new police chief starts work. >> it's getting ridiculous. friday afternoon, he was across the street as police say thieves targeted a woman pumping gas. i heard the lady screaming, and the next thing i knew when iúbra window and her purse was gone. >> eugene says the same thing happened 24 hours earlier. >> lady had a car broken into the window, snatched the purse nearby, ellen strong hoping incoming
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officer chief floyd mitchell con aplausos y halagos. así se recibió al nuevo jefe de policía de oakland en el ayuntamiento de la ciudad el miércoles a más de un año desde que despidió al último jefe, la alcaldesa, 80 describió a mecho como un firme líder con experiencia combatiendo el crimen. mitchell es un veterano de la fuerza aérea y tiene más de 30 años de experiencia en el cumplimiento de la ley. incluye 25 años en el departamento de policía de kansas city, oakland. cuando. telemundo 48 le preguntó por qué decidió postularse a liderar un departamento casi el doble en tamaño de cualquier otra agencia de la que ha estado al mando. señaló que oakland le recuerda mucho a kansas city y que vio una oportunidad para generar cambio. el nuevo jefe nos dice que una de sus prioridades en sus primeros 100 días es ganarse la confianza de la comunidad para así fomentar mejores relaciones entre los oficiales y la ciudadanía. la alcaldesa afirmó que ha tenido éxito formando estrategias de reducción del crimen y aseguró
officer chief floyd mitchell con aplausos y halagos. así se recibió al nuevo jefe de policía de oakland en el ayuntamiento de la ciudad el miércoles a más de un año desde que despidió al último jefe, la alcaldesa, 80 describió a mecho como un firme líder con experiencia combatiendo el crimen. mitchell es un veterano de la fuerza aérea y tiene más de 30 años de experiencia en el cumplimiento de la ley. incluye 25 años en el departamento de policía de kansas city, oakland. cuando....
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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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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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we're live from where floyd mitchell was just introduced as the city's next police chief. plus, we're following developing news in the peninsula where one person is dead after police say they shot her son will go there live. and san francisco mayoral candidate daniel lurie, getting a big endorsement from someone who knows a lot about the ins and outs of that job. >> news station. he's calling for news 2. >> thank you so much for joining us here on kron for news of 2, i'm justine waldman. and today, oakland mayor sheng thao introduce floyd mitchell as oakland's next police chief. we have learned more about his background. his goals and what he thinks of the oakland police department kron four's theresa stasi was there for that big announcement that just wrapped up theresa, good afternoon. >> good afternoon. just it was quite to the appearance that we have been waiting for quite some time. it's been a year and a half cents. oakland has had a police chief. there has been a lot of controversy. a lot of talk. a lot of wishful thinking about getting a police chief. and and today
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oakland mayor sheng thao fo mally introduces floyd mitchell as that city's next police chief. we're going to hear from mitchell about his plans to improve the department. plus, investigators still on the scene after a woman was shot and killed by police in we have the latest developments in that case. i'm ken wayne and i'm vicki liviakis. the news at 6 is next. next. next. stop. we got it? no. keep going. again... [ gasps ] next. if you don't pick one, i... am i keeping you from your job? next. stop! do we finally have it? let's go back to the beginning. are you... your electric future. customized. the fully-electric audi q4 e-tron. get exceptional offers at your local audi dealer. >> from the bay area's local news station. you're watching kron. 4 news at 6.
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former texas police chief floyd mitchell will now lead opd. he also served as police chief in temple texas. new chief also comes with controversy. he resigned as lubbock chief last fall after criticism of his department's response time. the mayor says she is confident that mitchell is the best person to handle the job. >> didn't make any excuses but talked about what he learned from the experience and so through this experience i am excited that he will bring it over to add on to what we are going through with oakland 911 systems and so i have every belief that your ship will be resounding. >> oakland by the way has had 12 police chiefs in the last 20 years. oakland's last chief is currently suing the city for wrongful termination after he was fired suddenly last february. the incoming chief will still have to clear certain state requirements for or he can step into's position. he is expected to start in late april or early may. >>> an update and a san jose search for a chief. this chief will retire at the end of this month after 28 years. we
former texas police chief floyd mitchell will now lead opd. he also served as police chief in temple texas. new chief also comes with controversy. he resigned as lubbock chief last fall after criticism of his department's response time. the mayor says she is confident that mitchell is the best person to handle the job. >> didn't make any excuses but talked about what he learned from the experience and so through this experience i am excited that he will bring it over to add on to what we...
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. >> 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 our community's success. my approach is high visibility, responsible, proactive policing that is procedurally just data driven and grounded in evidence based strategies, he said he's committed to continuing to reform the department, which is just short of getting out of federal oversight. >> i am going to sit down with the monitor and identify specifically what we need to do and how we need to do it to get to the end of this road. >> i asked, what qualifies him to be
. >> 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...
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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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mayor sheng thao named floyd mitchell as the city's new police chief last week and formally introduced him in a ceremony this afternoon. he says he is committed to proactive policing, data-driven initiatives, and focusing on the implementation of the city's cease-fire strategy to reduce crime in oakland. 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 the city. >> is working with the city administrator, working with the mayor, and addressing those small things that will help us get better, and help us attack the violent crime issue in oakland, and also issues of satisfying the need for federal monitoring. >> mayor thao shows she picked the 30 year in foresman veteran because she believes he is a strong leader and will focus on unity engagement. opd has had 12 chiefs in the past 20 years, and remains operating under federal oversight. he says he is committed to staying in oakland and working to get out from under federal monitoring. >>> now to an odd sight in the sou
mayor sheng thao named floyd mitchell as the city's new police chief last week and formally introduced him in a ceremony this afternoon. he says he is committed to proactive policing, data-driven initiatives, and focusing on the implementation of the city's cease-fire strategy to reduce crime in oakland. 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 the city. >> is...
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introduce the man who she handpicked to be the city's new police chief floyd mitchell. we spoke yesterday about his plans to build public trust and create a safer community. >> just really going to be me getting my getting here, getting on the ground and getting out to me. everyone here getting to know who my council members are getting to know the police department and where we can get better and how we go about getting better. you want to make oakland police department be the employer of choice for the bay area. you want your officers know that they're going to be supported. and and that you're going to take care of them both from a benefit standpoint. but you're also going to see them as a person. >> well, among his top priorities is getting crime down. we know that continues to plague oakland and the police department is still under control of that federal monitor because of the writers case for more than 20 years ago where officers were caught planting evidence. mitchell says putting changes in place to get out from underneath that federal monitor is going to be ke
introduce the man who she handpicked to be the city's new police chief floyd mitchell. we spoke yesterday about his plans to build public trust and create a safer community. >> just really going to be me getting my getting here, getting on the ground and getting out to me. everyone here getting to know who my council members are getting to know the police department and where we can get better and how we go about getting better. you want to make oakland police department be the employer...
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. >> it is my honor to introduce to you our new top police officer, chief floyd mitchell. >> oakland mayor sheng thao formally introduce them and she picked as the city's new top cop. oakland soon-to-be chief floyd mitchell address city and community leaders on wednesday on his plans to tackle the big challenges the city faces. mitchell says he plans on building public trust and also creating a safer community. >> just really going to be me getting my getting here, getting on the ground and getting out to me. everyone here getting to know who my council members are getting to know the police department and where we can get better and how we go about getting better. you want to make oakland police department be the employer of choice for the bay area. you want your officers know that they're going to be supported. and and that you're going to take care of them both from a benefit standpoint. but you're also going to see them as a person. >> crime continues to play. oakland police department is currently being monitored. federal officials due to do riders case more than 20 years ago wh
. >> it is my honor to introduce to you our new top police officer, chief floyd mitchell. >> oakland mayor sheng thao formally introduce them and she picked as the city's new top cop. oakland soon-to-be chief floyd mitchell address city and community leaders on wednesday on his plans to tackle the big challenges the city faces. mitchell says he plans on building public trust and also creating a safer community. >> just really going to be me getting my getting here, getting on...
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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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. >> it is my honor to introduce to you our new top police officer, chief floyd mitchell. >> and there you saw oakland, mayor sheng thao formally introducing the man she handpicked as the city's newest police chief oakland soon-to-be chief floyd mitchell address the city and community leaders yesterday about his plans to tackle some of the biggest challenges that the city is facing. mitchell says he plans on building public trust and creating a safer community. >> just really going to be me getting my getting here, getting on the ground and getting out to meet everyone here. getting to know who my council members are getting to know the police department and where we can get better and how we go about getting better. you want to make oakland's police department be the employer of choice for the bay area. you want your officers know that they're going to be supported and and that you're going to take care of them both from a benefit standpoint. but you're also going to see them as a person. >> well, mitchell is going to have a lot to do as we know. crime continues to plague oakland and
. >> it is my honor to introduce to you our new top police officer, chief floyd mitchell. >> and there you saw oakland, mayor sheng thao formally introducing the man she handpicked as the city's newest police chief oakland soon-to-be chief floyd mitchell address the city and community leaders yesterday about his plans to tackle some of the biggest challenges that the city is facing. mitchell says he plans on building public trust and creating a safer community. >> just really...
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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 craft a strategy to get out from under federal oversight, he adds. >> success in fighting crime will be built
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...
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yeah, we've got floyd mitchell set to take the top job. he was going to be forms going reduced out at city hall in crawford's. michael thomas is in oakland right now. >> ahead of all of that, good morning, michael. >> hey, good morning, everyone. that's right. a big day for the city of oakland. really a day we've been to painted for over a year. and as we all know, the search for that police chief was very much a drama filled. so later today, oakland mayor sheng thao will introduce him and hopefully we get to hear the plans he has for the city. floyd mitchell began his career with kansas city, missouri police department where he spent 25 years before becoming the police chief in temple, texas than most recently lubbock, texas. he parted ways with the lubbock department last september after taking the heat for 9-1-1, calls going unanswered, which has been an issue here in the city of oakland. the new chief has a lot on his shoulders as reports show the city of oakland has already seen more than a dozen murders this year alone with other cri
yeah, we've got floyd mitchell set to take the top job. he was going to be forms going reduced out at city hall in crawford's. michael thomas is in oakland right now. >> ahead of all of that, good morning, michael. >> hey, good morning, everyone. that's right. a big day for the city of oakland. really a day we've been to painted for over a year. and as we all know, the search for that police chief was very much a drama filled. so later today, oakland mayor sheng thao will introduce...
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floyd mitchell is expected to be formally introduced to the community. this coming wednesday for us to recess. stasio has reaction now from local leaders about the tough job. the new chief is stepping into, unfortunately. >> they would not be any a honeymoon period. carl chan is a longtime oakland chinatown community leader. tell you for the 10 years or so. we have about 10 chief and i was almost 70. i would say almost every single one of them and in support of chip and which is very important. >> he says the fact the city has been without a chief for more than a year. chief floyd mitchell will have to get straight to the business at hand. 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 hit the role running and not only that. and so now again to crazy politics so much expectation from, you know, the cdo market can come any age. precedent
floyd mitchell is expected to be formally introduced to the community. this coming wednesday for us to recess. stasio has reaction now from local leaders about the tough job. the new chief is stepping into, unfortunately. >> they would not be any a honeymoon period. carl chan is a longtime oakland chinatown community leader. tell you for the 10 years or so. we have about 10 chief and i was almost 70. i would say almost every single one of them and in support of chip and which is very...
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floyd mitchell began his career with the kansas city, missouri police department and spent 25 years there before becoming the police chief in temple, texas. then most recently lubbock's texas. he parted ways with the department last september after taking the heat for 9-1-1, calls going unanswered, which has been an issue here in the city of oakland. community members telling us the new chief has a lot on his shoulders as reports show that the city of oakland has already seen more than a dozen murders this year alone with other crime statistics showing that the robberies are up. 34 1% from last year and majority happening at gunpoint. we did speak with the oakland mayor recently who had this to say regarding the new police chief and the plans. >> 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 steadiness, you know, stability in the department is what everybody is looking for
floyd mitchell began his career with the kansas city, missouri police department and spent 25 years there before becoming the police chief in temple, texas. then most recently lubbock's texas. he parted ways with the department last september after taking the heat for 9-1-1, calls going unanswered, which has been an issue here in the city of oakland. community members telling us the new chief has a lot on his shoulders as reports show that the city of oakland has already seen more than a dozen...
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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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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 and 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 our community's success. >> my approach is high visibility, responsible, proactive policing that is procedurally just data driven and grounded in evidence based strategies, he said. >> he's committed to continuing to reform the department, which is just short of getting out of federal oversight. >> i am going to sit down with the monitor and identify specifically what we need to do and how we need to do it to get to the end of this road. >> i asked what qualifies him to be able to answer to many bosses, including the police commis
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 and 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...
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floyd mitchell began his career with kansas city, missouri. police department where he spent 25 years before becoming the police chief in temple, texas than most recently lubbock, texas. he parted ways with the lubbock department last september after taking the heat for 9-1-1, calls going unanswered, which has been an issue here in the city of oakland. the new chief has a lot on his shoulders as reports show the city of oakland has already seen more than a dozen murders this year alone with other crime statistics showing that robberies are up. 34% from last year with majority happening at gunpoint. he spoke oakland mayor sheng thao recently who had this to say on why she chose this new police chief for me. she floyd mitchell. >> really it and, you know, showed at his proven leadership through all of the results that he's been able to do in lebec and in the other cities that he was chief >> and a question if chief michel is ready to take on oakland and its size, given that it's much larger than areas he's worked in before. we did speak with the
floyd mitchell began his career with kansas city, missouri. police department where he spent 25 years before becoming the police chief in temple, texas than most recently lubbock, texas. he parted ways with the lubbock department last september after taking the heat for 9-1-1, calls going unanswered, which has been an issue here in the city of oakland. the new chief has a lot on his shoulders as reports show the city of oakland has already seen more than a dozen murders this year alone with...
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. >> oakland's new police chief floyd mitchell will be formally introduced on wednesday. he's expected to start on the job in late april or early. may. and yes,.his work cut out for him. there have been 18 murders in oakland so far this year. and recent crime statistics show robberies are up 34% from this time last year with the majority happening at gunpoint. 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 th
. >> oakland's new police chief floyd mitchell will be formally introduced on wednesday. he's expected to start on the job in late april or early. may. and yes,.his work cut out for him. there have been 18 murders in oakland so far this year. and recent crime statistics show robberies are up 34% from this time last year with the majority happening at gunpoint. mitchell will be moving from texas where he's been the police chief there today. kron four's spoke to someone who has seen...
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floyd mitchell was not mayor tsingtao's first choice or second choice. he was one of four choices presented to her by a police commission, which she is not getting along with. okay, so you put those together, and on top of all of this, you have a budget deficit in oakland, which is astronomical now, and a mayor who's facing a recall. so the person that hired you, the question is, are they going to be there in a year or two? >> so you're suggesting this is a cakewalk? yes. oakland had four finalists. only one was local. 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 challeng
floyd mitchell was not mayor tsingtao's first choice or second choice. he was one of four choices presented to her by a police commission, which she is not getting along with. okay, so you put those together, and on top of all of this, you have a budget deficit in oakland, which is astronomical now, and a mayor who's facing a recall. so the person that hired you, the question is, are they going to be there in a year or two? >> so you're suggesting this is a cakewalk? yes. oakland had four...
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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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we got some perspective on what incoming police chief floyd mitchell will face. we deputy chief peter dunbar. here was his perspective, understanding the culture of the city what's beens why i'm saying he needs to start soon. but it's a very difficult job to do. team to support him because he cannot do it by himself yeah, y. going to have to prove himself sprather quickly. yeah, yeah. >> and inúoakland, thisúis a difficult town. you've got a lot bosses. he will have to report o the police commission, as well as robert warshaw, who is the independent monitor in charge og might fall. so he's got to make sure he's doing his job and keeping everyone for the rank as well and the way. you mentionede federal oversight because that is something that obviously the mayor reallyúwants this new chief to be able to do them, finally, the department from this federal oversight. let's take a listen now to john spburris. he is obviously been been a critic of oakland police in the past here. what he has to say aboutúthis new appointment challenging becauseúhe's an outsider wi
we got some perspective on what incoming police chief floyd mitchell will face. we deputy chief peter dunbar. here was his perspective, understanding the culture of the city what's beens why i'm saying he needs to start soon. but it's a very difficult job to do. team to support him because he cannot do it by himself yeah, y. going to have to prove himself sprather quickly. yeah, yeah. >> and inúoakland, thisúis a difficult town. you've got a lot bosses. he will have to report o the...
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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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floyd mitchell begins his new role as opd chief in early may. council member noelxpectaons. >> it's going to take, a strong police chief action, and working with our police department and the neighborhood and make sure that this does not continue. >> gotta enjoy it while it's here. right. >> gallo talked with oakland firefighters grabbing their last lunch here. in a statement, in-n-out says, we are grateful for the local community, which has supported us for 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. loyal customers had some final thoughts. >> it's sad. i mean, it's very telling. the state of the of the city. i hope the mayor can do something soon in oakland. >> cornell, bernard abc seven news. >> new details today about a shooting death involving officers in sunnyvale. police say th were called to a mobile home park on vienna drive yesterday for reports of a man with a knife. they say they came
floyd mitchell begins his new role as opd chief in early may. council member noelxpectaons. >> it's going to take, a strong police chief action, and working with our police department and the neighborhood and make sure that this does not continue. >> gotta enjoy it while it's here. right. >> gallo talked with oakland firefighters grabbing their last lunch here. in a statement, in-n-out says, we are grateful for the local community, which has supported us for over 18 years. but...
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incoming chief floyd mitchell is a veteran of the u.s. air force, has more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement and most recently he was the chief of police in lubbock, texas, for four years. mitchell resigned as chief last september. the reason was never disclosed. before he can take over as oakland's chief, mitchell has to clear certain statement requirements, including taking a test. the mayor says that process is under way. >>> a last look at the forecast. >> we're starting out with some clouds. we're going to see some rain later on. it does start in the north bay, late morning, and the rest of the bay area seeing it during the afternoon into the evening. then we do get another break in the activity tomorrow, but another storm system will be arriving on friday that could keep it unsettled throughout the weekend, and cooler temperatures moving in. >>> it's a crash in the north bay right now i'm concerned with right at sears point. highway 37, 121, not a lot of lanes there. one less because of a crash and crash activity. both
incoming chief floyd mitchell is a veteran of the u.s. air force, has more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement and most recently he was the chief of police in lubbock, texas, for four years. mitchell resigned as chief last september. the reason was never disclosed. before he can take over as oakland's chief, mitchell has to clear certain statement requirements, including taking a test. the mayor says that process is under way. >>> a last look at the forecast. >> we're...
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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 our community's success. >> my approach is high visibility, responsible pro active policing that is procedurally just data driven and grounded in evidence based strategies, he said he's committed to continuing to reform the department, which is just short of getting out of federal oversight. i am going to sit down with the monitor and identify specifically what we need to do and how we need to do it to get to the end of this road. >> i asked what qualifies him to be able to answer to many bosses, including the police commission, the mayor,
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...
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from floyd mitchell, but besides that, we haven't actually heard from him. so today will be the first day that we hear him address the city and maybe talk about his plans for addressing crime here in oakland. mayor shang tao is going to be the one to introduce him today at a ceremony that will be at city hall. she selected mitchell to be the new police chief. now, it's been more than a year since tao fired former chief leronne armstrong, and it's been a long process to find his replacement. that included friction between tao and the police commission residents i've been speaking with this morning. hope that mitchell will be able to bring some change to oakland. and i've been asking people what they want to see him address. >> i wanted to see any crime that's related with a gun be reduced. if you're a commit a crime, if it's a felony or even a misdemeanor, and you have a gun in your possession, i think that should be tried and prosecuted very hard. i think that there should be a hard punishment for that one thing. >> start off with answer the phone. everyone
from floyd mitchell, but besides that, we haven't actually heard from him. so today will be the first day that we hear him address the city and maybe talk about his plans for addressing crime here in oakland. mayor shang tao is going to be the one to introduce him today at a ceremony that will be at city hall. she selected mitchell to be the new police chief. now, it's been more than a year since tao fired former chief leronne armstrong, and it's been a long process to find his replacement....
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so now that she has floyd mitchell, what can you tell us about him? what do we know? >> well, he is 56 years old. he is got about 30 plus years of experience on the streets of kansas city, temple, texas, and lubbock, most recently where he was chief. he parted ways with lubbock, texas, in with the city council there over questions about his handling of the 911 calls that were coming in and the call center there, questions about staffing, questions about whether people were being put on hold or being hung up on and that is something that's interesting because oakland has the same problem with that, right? >> they've people have complained about that. so is that unusual to select someone who had faced a situation or criticisms like that in their prior job? >> everything about this process is a bit unusual, not the least of which is that the first set of names given by the police commission included lauren armstrong, the very chief that she had fired. the second set of names included the former police chief of san leandro, who she had already said no to during the first
so now that she has floyd mitchell, what can you tell us about him? what do we know? >> well, he is 56 years old. he is got about 30 plus years of experience on the streets of kansas city, temple, texas, and lubbock, most recently where he was chief. he parted ways with lubbock, texas, in with the city council there over questions about his handling of the 911 calls that were coming in and the call center there, questions about staffing, questions about whether people were being put on...
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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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. >> tomorrow, oakland's new top cop, floyd mitchell is expected to be formally introduced to the community. it's all happening at 01:00pm at city hall kron. 4 will be there. we'll bring you a recap of the event right here on kron. 4 news at 5. i whether time now as we get a live look outside, it was one of those days driving in where it was just the colors were for some reason. just seemed extra vibrant, right? just beautiful out there. today, the blues are blue where the greens are greener, lawrence. >> rain is keeping the life hart. yeah, it was nice out there all around the bay area to a little breeze blowing in spots along the coastline. now. yeah, we do have some rain on the way. you can see the flags get blown around. now in some of the wind out there, but still lots of blue skies and sunshine and really a nice afternoon around the bay area, although things looking active as we look toward the long-range forecast out the door right now, you're going to 64 degrees in san jose. 64 also in santa rosa cooler along the coastline. a little more a wind out toward the beaches to 55 in half m
. >> tomorrow, oakland's new top cop, floyd mitchell is expected to be formally introduced to the community. it's all happening at 01:00pm at city hall kron. 4 will be there. we'll bring you a recap of the event right here on kron. 4 news at 5. i whether time now as we get a live look outside, it was one of those days driving in where it was just the colors were for some reason. just seemed extra vibrant, right? just beautiful out there. today, the blues are blue where the greens are...
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bueno se trata de floyd mitchell. aquí lo está viendo. usted es un veterano de la fuerza aérea con más de 30 años de experiencia en las fuerzas del orden y quien anteriormente se desempeñó como jefe de policía de lubbock. esto es en texas? sí. justo. michelle llega ahora a ocupar el lugar que dejó el armstrong, que fue despedido en febrero del año pasado, justamente por parte de la alcaldesa sentado. bueno, y en ese momento alegó que había perdido la confianza en armstrong. desde entonces han pasado ya 13 meses de incertidum bre en los que sonaron algunos nombres de algunos candidato 2 la alcaldesa, incluso en diciembre, rechazó una primera lista de candidatos en la que apareció armstrong. pero esa historia comenzó un nuevo capítulo con la designación de ami bera. yomara lópez visitó una de las zonas más afectadas por la violencia en oakland. es el corredor del bulevar internacional donde predomina la comunidad latina. bueno, y les pregunto qué piensan sobre el nuevo jefe de la policía? qué esperan de ahora? esta per
bueno se trata de floyd mitchell. aquí lo está viendo. usted es un veterano de la fuerza aérea con más de 30 años de experiencia en las fuerzas del orden y quien anteriormente se desempeñó como jefe de policía de lubbock. esto es en texas? sí. justo. michelle llega ahora a ocupar el lugar que dejó el armstrong, que fue despedido en febrero del año pasado, justamente por parte de la alcaldesa sentado. bueno, y en ese momento alegó que había perdido la confianza en armstrong. desde...
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. >> new at 11 oakland mayor shengtao will introduce the city's new police chief, floyd mitchell, tomorrow in introductory news conference is scheduled to take place at oakland city hall at 1:00 in the afternoon. mitchell comes from lubbock, texas, where he previously served as chief. he was one of the four finalists submitted by the police commission to the mayor last month. >> also new at 11 tonight. san francisco police have increased the reward for a double homicide, a $250,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to an arrest in connection with a deadly shooting near allis-chalmers park in april of 2022. police say two suspects opened fire on a group of men, 22 year old brandon cheese, from san mateo county, and 20 year old kieran carlson from san francisco were killed. two other people were hurt, and san francisco police say they are making progress on cracking down on drug dealing in the tenderloin. officers say in the last week, 30 dealers have been booked or cited for sale or possession with the intent to sell drugs. in total, officers at the tenderloin station have
. >> new at 11 oakland mayor shengtao will introduce the city's new police chief, floyd mitchell, tomorrow in introductory news conference is scheduled to take place at oakland city hall at 1:00 in the afternoon. mitchell comes from lubbock, texas, where he previously served as chief. he was one of the four finalists submitted by the police commission to the mayor last month. >> also new at 11 tonight. san francisco police have increased the reward for a double homicide, a $250,000...
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mitchell at an event scheduled for 01:00pm tomorrow at oakland city hall. the mayor appointed mitchell to the job last week. his start date is expected to be sometime in late april or early. may. the giants were back at oracle park hosting the a's in the bay bridge series. >> low preseason game. but there important voice missing. today was the first game without the team's long time public address announcer renel brooks-moon for 24 years. she's been known as the voice of oracle park, but the team announced last week that the giants and brooks moon were parting ways couldn't agree on a new contract before today's game fans of all ages yent their love and best wishes for brooksville. >> for years a lifetime, most of these kids haven't experienced a game without you so that will even now i can hear the pa that's notable differences not run i wish you the best stick with the diocesan level is and fans not. >> not happy about the news and it will sound different this year. team president larry baer said the organization will be using a rotation of announcers for
mitchell at an event scheduled for 01:00pm tomorrow at oakland city hall. the mayor appointed mitchell to the job last week. his start date is expected to be sometime in late april or early. may. the giants were back at oracle park hosting the a's in the bay bridge series. >> low preseason game. but there important voice missing. today was the first game without the team's long time public address announcer renel brooks-moon for 24 years. she's been known as the voice of oracle park, but...
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. >> happening tomorrow, the city of oakland will get a chance to meet its new police chief floyd mitchell will have an introductory press conference at 01:00pm at oakland city hall. he is expected to start the job in late april or early may. >> the helicopter chase a high speed pursuit on the ground. and then a car crash. this all followed a pricey theft at a lululemon store in the north bay. 4 people are now in custody. theresa reports. >> now police say as many as 200 items stolen with the value of around $23,000. take a look. just a small glance at the loot snatched from a lululemon store in napa monday afternoon. i was completely surprised. i haven't heard about it at all. i'm here visiting for spring break. i've lived here my whole life, though. and i just constantly hear about all the people running and taking as much as they can use of the retail theft stun napa residents. the store only open 2 years ago. >> thank god. nobody was hurt. it's just kind out of hand and sad. and napa police spokesperson says that after the 4 suspects ripped off the high-end athletic where store on firs
. >> happening tomorrow, the city of oakland will get a chance to meet its new police chief floyd mitchell will have an introductory press conference at 01:00pm at oakland city hall. he is expected to start the job in late april or early may. >> the helicopter chase a high speed pursuit on the ground. and then a car crash. this all followed a pricey theft at a lululemon store in the north bay. 4 people are now in custody. theresa reports. >> now police say as many as 200 items...
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a big story today is that we've got to meet oakland's new police chief floyd mitchell was introduced as the new top cop kron four's. stephanie lin has more now on mitchell's goals as he takes over this new job. stephanie, thanks for joining yeah, thanks for having me. just enough for the first time oakland residents got to meet and hear from their new police chief. >> or to introduce to you, our new top police officer, chief floyd mitchell. >> shouldn't out doing the honors this afternoon. mitchell who began his career with the kansas city police department in missouri served as police chiefs in temple, texas as well as love the texas. he explained how he uses his experience as a guide. >> by upbringing taught me the importance of community commitment and working together for the greater good. and these are some of the same traits that i bring with me in my role as police chief and community leader. my approach to law enforcement, my approach to policing has been shaped and influence by the law enforcement professionals. i've served with the communities. i became a part of and by the
a big story today is that we've got to meet oakland's new police chief floyd mitchell was introduced as the new top cop kron four's. stephanie lin has more now on mitchell's goals as he takes over this new job. stephanie, thanks for joining yeah, thanks for having me. just enough for the first time oakland residents got to meet and hear from their new police chief. >> or to introduce to you, our new top police officer, chief floyd mitchell. >> shouldn't out doing the honors this...
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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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now he can add. >> i have selected chief floyd mitchell. >> reporter: oakland's next chief. mayor sheng thao announced it friday morning. >> he is 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. he still has to clear certain state requirements including a test. >> he has not taken the test quite yet. we wanted to make sure the community knows this is oakland's next chief. >> reporter: it follows more than a year of no permanent chief after the mayor fired chief armstrong weeks after the department would have completed its federal oversight program after 20 years. it is still under that oversight and has had 12 police chiefs in the past two decades including ann kirkpatrick. >> he has the judge, the officers, everybody is not online. and that will be something we have to bridge very quickly. >> reporter: her advice, make himself available. >> come to the table with be
now he can add. >> i have selected chief floyd mitchell. >> reporter: oakland's next chief. mayor sheng thao announced it friday morning. >> he is 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. he still has to clear certain state requirements including a test....
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mitchell today. mayor thao told us a process to find a new chief takes time at the beginning of the month. the list of candidates was and into the mayor to review the choices and possibly conduct her own interviews with the 4 finalist today. kron 4 talk to the mayor master about where she is in this process of appointing a new police chief. >> i have to do my due diligence. do a thorough review. you know, i can tell you migration of a panel interview has been conducted and i am moving forward in a steadfast, moving expeditiously. but at the same time, i'm going to take my due diligence to ensure, you know, any checks and balances are implemented, making sure that this person is going to be the right person for the city of oakland. >> oakland has been without a permanent police chief or a little more than a year since mayor thao fired a wrong armstrong after an internal investigation into how several officers were disciplined by him. today marks 15 years since 4 oakland police officers were killed in
mitchell today. mayor thao told us a process to find a new chief takes time at the beginning of the month. the list of candidates was and into the mayor to review the choices and possibly conduct her own interviews with the 4 finalist today. kron 4 talk to the mayor master about where she is in this process of appointing a new police chief. >> i have to do my due diligence. do a thorough review. you know, i can tell you migration of a panel interview has been conducted and i am moving...
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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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oakland's new police chief, floyd mitchell, is set to address the public today. it's been more than a year since the city has had a permanent chief& on the job. so with us now is tommy toussaint, who's a retired police chief, tommy, thank you so much for joining us this morning. >> absolutely, andre. >> so. so, tommy, you've been a former police chief yourself. so when we're looking at floyd mitchell here, coming into the job, kind of paint a picture of what that would look like. what did it look like for you? >> well, you know, being a police chief in california, i'm pretty much know about oakland, la, san francisco, san diego, all the major cities. and when you come into a new job as a chief, the first thing you got to do is assess, what you have and assess your political climate and your political atmosphere, coming from outside of california into california is a whole different world. it's like going into a new country and so you need to understand all the political aspects of your job, coming in your city council, your city administrator, your mayor, when yo
oakland's new police chief, floyd mitchell, is set to address the public today. it's been more than a year since the city has had a permanent chief& on the job. so with us now is tommy toussaint, who's a retired police chief, tommy, thank you so much for joining us this morning. >> absolutely, andre. >> so. so, tommy, you've been a former police chief yourself. so when we're looking at floyd mitchell here, coming into the job, kind of paint a picture of what that would look...