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mitchell comes to oakland from lubbock, texas, where he was also police chief. he has 35 years of law enforcement. experience. he spent the morning meeting with different members of the department and even addressing the latest class of recruits. mitchell arrives at a time when overall crime is actually dropped by a 3rd and the 1st 4 months of 2024. but last year overall crime was way up, including a 21%. spike in violent crime, but 1 type of crime that still is rising is robberies. this past friday, the restaurant of a former top chef was broken into multiple times on the same night we're talking about al ahmar, a popular dominican spot in downtown oakland. chef nelson german tells us thieves took off with at least $6000 worth of liquor is the 8th time is restaurant. has been hit. he shared his frustrations on social media and customers. should support it. a big way on mother's day, he says that gives them hope for now, but it's things if if things don't get better. he would consider leaving oakland. a be heritage month. means highlighting the brazil of our asi
mitchell comes to oakland from lubbock, texas, where he was also police chief. he has 35 years of law enforcement. experience. he spent the morning meeting with different members of the department and even addressing the latest class of recruits. mitchell arrives at a time when overall crime is actually dropped by a 3rd and the 1st 4 months of 2024. but last year overall crime was way up, including a 21%. spike in violent crime, but 1 type of crime that still is rising is robberies. this past...
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mitchell. began his career with the kansas city police department served as the police chief in temple, texas, as well as lubbock, texas mitchell will be opd is 14th chief in the last decade. he says so though he is an outsider, he already feels at home and looks forward to getting to work. >> new at 5, a person of interest is in custody related to a double homicide in san lorenzo. according to officials, the murder investigation begin on may 4th after the family members of 2 women began to worry. neither have responded to phone calls or text messages since april 30th. the women both in their 30's, lived in the same home on durham. od avenue. deputies conducted welfare check where they found those woman dead inside the home. the investigation revealed the crime happened on may. first, officials are not releasing information on the victims or the person of interest arrested until further notice. >> closing arguments have wrapped up in the attempted murder case of the man accused of intentionally
mitchell. began his career with the kansas city police department served as the police chief in temple, texas, as well as lubbock, texas mitchell will be opd is 14th chief in the last decade. he says so though he is an outsider, he already feels at home and looks forward to getting to work. >> new at 5, a person of interest is in custody related to a double homicide in san lorenzo. according to officials, the murder investigation begin on may 4th after the family members of 2 women began...
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chief floyd mitchell officially steps into his new role. we'll examine his plans and priorities for the east bay's largest city. >> plus, tragedy in contra costa county, a five year old boy dies after being pulled from the waters of bethel island. the warning from first responders as summer is just around the corner . live from jack london square this is morning time two. >> the night. >> well, today's monday, may 13th. you're looking live from our emeryville camera at the bay bridge and san francisco skyline in the distance. and you can see right there. yeah, we've got some cloudy skies that we're dealing with. we're going to check in with roberta gonzalez. she's in for steve. she'll give us an update on how long this weather will be sticking around for us today. jay. well, triple a is predicting close to 44 million people will be traveling for memorial day weekend. this year's numbers is a 4% increase since last year and closely matches 2005 record travel. the motor club association projects 38 million will travel by car, while airports a
chief floyd mitchell officially steps into his new role. we'll examine his plans and priorities for the east bay's largest city. >> plus, tragedy in contra costa county, a five year old boy dies after being pulled from the waters of bethel island. the warning from first responders as summer is just around the corner . live from jack london square this is morning time two. >> the night. >> well, today's monday, may 13th. you're looking live from our emeryville camera at the bay...
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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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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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hope mitchell will be able to bring some change here to oakland. and the main thing they're saying is they don't see police when they call 911. officers don't always show up. >> i go up on the trails, there's broken glass, there's, you know, smash and grabs. there's, people getting their bikes stolen by gunpoint. there's just no, no policing, no, no awareness of, you know, or just no visibility of the police around. >> mitchell comes to oakland from texas, where he was most recently the police chief in lubbock for four years, also a police chief in temple. and before that, he was a police officer in kansas city for 25 years. he left his position in lubbock in september of last year, after the department was criticized for an increased number of unanswered 911 calls, local leaders have said mitchell will need to do his homework and learn the culture of the city and department here in oakland, and he's stepping into a tough position with high expectations. now there will be a ceremony at city hall that will be at 1:00 today, but that does not mean th
hope mitchell will be able to bring some change here to oakland. and the main thing they're saying is they don't see police when they call 911. officers don't always show up. >> i go up on the trails, there's broken glass, there's, you know, smash and grabs. there's, people getting their bikes stolen by gunpoint. there's just no, no policing, no, no awareness of, you know, or just no visibility of the police around. >> mitchell comes to oakland from texas, where he was most recently...
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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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said mitchell that along with the law. ron gilbert and hershel hale are accused of shooting and killing the cheetah in november of 2021. well, he was protecting a kron. 4 news crew in oakland, all 3 men face murder charges as well as charges of attempted robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. >> tuesday night's walnut creek city council meeting was interrupted by antisemitic hate once again, according to council member kevin wilk, the man you see here at the podium drove from sacramento to make his hateful comments against the jewish community. according to the jewish community relations council. this is the 3rd time this man has shown up in this public forum. but as wilkes said in a post on social media today, the community was prepared to denounce the hate. you can see people with, you know, pride flags. there were religious symbols standing right behind the man at the podium. still to come tonight, it hasn't even been a month yet since fast food workers got a wage hike, but we're already seeing the impact to us. >> h
said mitchell that along with the law. ron gilbert and hershel hale are accused of shooting and killing the cheetah in november of 2021. well, he was protecting a kron. 4 news crew in oakland, all 3 men face murder charges as well as charges of attempted robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. >> tuesday night's walnut creek city council meeting was interrupted by antisemitic hate once again, according to council member kevin wilk, the man you see here at the podium drove from...
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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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we were there as chief floyd mitchell made his rounds. meeting with staff across the department. he addressed the latest class of recruits. >> you and i both started right here. i was in your seat thrive years ago. and over time i have learned how to be a good police officer, a good police supervisor, manager and leader. >> mitchell comes to oakland from texas where he was also police chief. he said this week will involve getting up to speed with what is happening in the department. he did not answer questions today but he this message for the public. >> i am looking forward to working with you and with the members of the community to make oakland safer. >> crime and safety, they are top concerns for many in oakland. especially the business community. wilson walker spoke to oaklanders about what they are hoping for in the new chief as he gets to work. >> oh, my goodness, you know, be sides the litter and the robbery, you know, i had a lot of employees quit. >> reporter: he has been frustrated for awhile. when we first spoke he was talking about the state of the neighborhood and t
we were there as chief floyd mitchell made his rounds. meeting with staff across the department. he addressed the latest class of recruits. >> you and i both started right here. i was in your seat thrive years ago. and over time i have learned how to be a good police officer, a good police supervisor, manager and leader. >> mitchell comes to oakland from texas where he was also police chief. he said this week will involve getting up to speed with what is happening in the department....
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, administrators, even the latest class of recruits mitchell comes to oakland from lubbock, texas. oakland hasn't had a permanent police chief ever since mayor sheng thao fired the ron armstrong in february last year. in santa clara county, a 66 year old former tech marketing executives starting a new chapter as a reserve deputy bobby was among the new recruits sworn in by the sheriff's department today. now he begins months of field training, he says serving in law enforcement is the next step in his his journey to serve his community. in san francisco city leaders broke ground on a project to reshape folsom street through soma. the plan is to add protected bike lanes raised crosswalks to a designated transit lane. all the cut down on traffic injuries and deaths. construction is expected to run into 2026. a similar project is planned for howard street. that 1 is scheduled to break ground next year. all right on the 1st alert weather now may gray is back with us. it's back across parts of the bay area. meteorologist darren peck is in our virtual view studio and darren a big change
, administrators, even the latest class of recruits mitchell comes to oakland from lubbock, texas. oakland hasn't had a permanent police chief ever since mayor sheng thao fired the ron armstrong in february last year. in santa clara county, a 66 year old former tech marketing executives starting a new chapter as a reserve deputy bobby was among the new recruits sworn in by the sheriff's department today. now he begins months of field training, he says serving in law enforcement is the next step...
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mitchell along with aaron gilbert and hershel hale are accused of shooting and issued in november of 2021. on the cheetah was protecting a kron. 4 reporter in oakland, all 3 men face murder charges as well as charges of attempted robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. >> tuesday night's walnut creek council meeting once again interrupted by antisemitic hate. according to council member kevin wilk, the man you see here on the podium drove from sacramento to make hateful comments against the jewish community. according to the jewish community relations council. this is the 3rd time this man is shown up to this public forum, as well. said, though, in his post today, the community was prepared to denounce any hate. you can see folks there holding large pride flags with religious symbols standing directly behind the man. city of san francisco is taking the city of oakland to court over the port of oakland's decision to change the name of oakland international airport. they want to call it the san francisco bay, oakland international airport as kron four's. dan kerman reports a ruling c
mitchell along with aaron gilbert and hershel hale are accused of shooting and issued in november of 2021. on the cheetah was protecting a kron. 4 reporter in oakland, all 3 men face murder charges as well as charges of attempted robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. >> tuesday night's walnut creek council meeting once again interrupted by antisemitic hate. according to council member kevin wilk, the man you see here on the podium drove from sacramento to make hateful comments against...
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>>> chief floyd mitchell has a whole lot on his plate as he takes over the department. it comes as the conversation about crime in the city generates some strong opinions, even sparking a pair of recall campaigns. >> i've been in this profession probably longer than most of you have been alive. i've been in here for almost 35 years. this is one of the most honorable and greatest professions that you can choose. it has been very good to me and my family. >> chief mitchell spent part of his day speaking with new recruits and walking the halls of the department he will now lead. he emphasized everyone has a role to play in public safety. >> i'm looking forward to working with you and with the members of the community to make oakland safer. >> our wilson walker spoke to oaklanders about what they hope for in the new chief as he gets to work. >> oh, my goodness gracious, you know, besides the litter and the robbery, i've had a lot of employees quit. >> reporter: everado rodriguez has been frustrated for a while. when we first spoke, he was lamenting the state of his neighbor
>>> chief floyd mitchell has a whole lot on his plate as he takes over the department. it comes as the conversation about crime in the city generates some strong opinions, even sparking a pair of recall campaigns. >> i've been in this profession probably longer than most of you have been alive. i've been in here for almost 35 years. this is one of the most honorable and greatest professions that you can choose. it has been very good to me and my family. >> chief mitchell...
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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>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 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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political data paul mitchell thank you so much for joining us. as always. this is a huge thing to talk about. is this a huge win for governor newsom? as thin as that margin was? >> yeah, it's a huge win for newsom. and it was a narrow margin. but a win is a win. you know somebody wins the tour de france by 25 seconds. they don't say, well, you only won by 25 seconds. you're always you know, going to hold on to that victory. and i think that's what governor newsom is going to do with this ballot measure. and in fact, in, you know, eight months, we're going to have a general election with other ballot measures. some of those ballot measures will be trying to use spending to solve some of the state's problems, either state or local measures. and i don't think a lot of people are going to remember that this, you know, victory was so narrow. >> oh, perhaps when he does run for president, that happens for 2028. you don't think the political opponents will point to it as a weakness, that he's spent a lot of effort and political capital to get it passed,
political data paul mitchell thank you so much for joining us. as always. this is a huge thing to talk about. is this a huge win for governor newsom? as thin as that margin was? >> yeah, it's a huge win for newsom. and it was a narrow margin. but a win is a win. you know somebody wins the tour de france by 25 seconds. they don't say, well, you only won by 25 seconds. you're always you know, going to hold on to that victory. and i think that's what governor newsom is going to do with this...
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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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that's how bad paul mitchell says the turnout was in california super tuesday primary election. mitchell who serves as vice president of the voter information in ballot tracking service, political data inc says, well, ballots are still being processed based on the numbers he has of the 22 million registered voters in the state. when it's all said and done. he projects the final turn out to stand somewhere between 33 and 35% presidential primaries are generally closer to 50% turnout, but they also vary greatly depending on whether or not they're competitive races. and that's precisely why he says california's primary turnout was low noting donald trump and joe biden faced little competition in their respective primaries. so that lack of the top of the ticket really did depress turnout and change the demographics of the voters who did actually vote in this election. in fact, mitchell note, heading into election day early data showed older whiter and more conservative californians voted in larger numbers than younger, more progressive voters. while data from the secretary of state'
that's how bad paul mitchell says the turnout was in california super tuesday primary election. mitchell who serves as vice president of the voter information in ballot tracking service, political data inc says, well, ballots are still being processed based on the numbers he has of the 22 million registered voters in the state. when it's all said and done. he projects the final turn out to stand somewhere between 33 and 35% presidential primaries are generally closer to 50% turnout, but they...
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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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temple, texas, as well as lubbock, texas mitchell will be opd 14th chief in the last decade. he says, although he is an outsider, he already feels at home and is looking forward to getting to work. >> happening tonight, parts of highway 37 between the leyland sonoma county will be shut down once again for repaving work. caltrans says eastbound lanes will be closed, starting at 10 o'clock tonight. the reopen monday morning. >> a local family is giving back and creating a legacy in the health care field. >> this after having their lives change through a free program for mothers by the san francisco health department. kron four's was a good talked with the family and has their story. >> judy lopez is a san francisco native and has been a practicing nurse for over a decade. the mother to says it was a calling to get back and to help others. >> as a young child, i saw nurses in their uniforms and scrubs as heroes. and i still feel the same way today. >> while pregnant with her second son, julian, she ended up having him prematurely little does she know this was going to change her
temple, texas, as well as lubbock, texas mitchell will be opd 14th chief in the last decade. he says, although he is an outsider, he already feels at home and is looking forward to getting to work. >> happening tonight, parts of highway 37 between the leyland sonoma county will be shut down once again for repaving work. caltrans says eastbound lanes will be closed, starting at 10 o'clock tonight. the reopen monday morning. >> a local family is giving back and creating a legacy in...
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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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. >> 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
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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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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
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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
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mitchell is the guy for that job. and so he's come to come in and really be able to this younger, a generation of opd officers. opd remains under the supervision of a federal court. >> the court appointed monitor since the riders case in 2003 and what a group of officers was exposed for beating and framing mostly black oakland residents. mitchell is now the 12th chief in oakland in the last decade. general motors, the robot taxi company crews has now paid a settlement to a san francisco woman who was dragged by one of its self-driving cars last october. a robotaxi dragged her 20 feet after she was hit by another car. fortune magazine is reporting the settlement is between 8 12 million dollars. the woman had life threatening injuries and after the crash, general motors replaced almost all of the management team at cruz. the dmv later suspended cruises driverless taxi permits to operate in san francisco. now to the south bay where police in los altos are warning residents to be on the lookout for thieves are breaking in
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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
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who's stepping into that role, an air force veteran with 30 years of law enforcement experience, floyd mitchell was most recently police chief in lubbock, texas. >> it is my honor to introduce to you our new top police officer, chief floyd mitchell >> i'm excited to join oakland's public safety leadership team and work with its partners at every level of government to build a safer and more prosperous oakland. >> joining us live now to talk about mitchell. first impressions, top priorities. et cetera. et cetera abc seven news insider phil matier. hey, phil. >> well, top impressions, insiders and all that. you know, this is an interesting story that we've seen. so yes, oakland has a new police chief and he's not from oakland. and he's going to be largely just, you know, a new face, one that we've yet to know much about. he's enthusiastic. he wants to do a good job. but there's a real question out there about just how good a job any police chief in oakland could do at this point. >> yeah, i mean, this is true. he is now in charge, right? he's going to be in charge when he starts, i think in a mon
who's stepping into that role, an air force veteran with 30 years of law enforcement experience, floyd mitchell was most recently police chief in lubbock, texas. >> it is my honor to introduce to you our new top police officer, chief floyd mitchell >> i'm excited to join oakland's public safety leadership team and work with its partners at every level of government to build a safer and more prosperous oakland. >> joining us live now to talk about mitchell. first impressions,...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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mitchell was a former chief in lubbock and temple, texas. he explained how we will tackle the tough job here. >> my approach is high visibility, responsible, proactive policing that is procedurally just , data driven, and grounded in evidence-based strategies that address our most difficult issues. >> the new chief said his first order of business will be getting to know the people in the department and in the community. >>> here are your first alert weather headlines. we get a brief break today but that does not mean that we are completely dry. there will be a few showers and there have been downpours this morning and there is a chance of the downpour in any one spot in northern california. 10% coverage . the second storm gets here tomorrow. and it will be a weekend split. it looks like the storm will be out in time for a dry sunday but between tonight and then it will be stormy. here is a wide view of the doppler throughout the morning. notice that most locations like 95% of us are drive but where it is raining, it has been pouring and the
mitchell was a former chief in lubbock and temple, texas. he explained how we will tackle the tough job here. >> my approach is high visibility, responsible, proactive policing that is procedurally just , data driven, and grounded in evidence-based strategies that address our most difficult issues. >> the new chief said his first order of business will be getting to know the people in the department and in the community. >>> here are your first alert weather headlines. we...
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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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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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mitchell comes to the bay following an exhaustive search to replace former chief iran armstrong. the previous chief of police in lubbock, texas. mitchell will be on a communication and get to know your tour of the community and the department. and he replaces opd s former chief laurent armstrong, whom mayor sheng thao fired. in february of last year. the city has been since then without a chief for about fifth months. taking a live look across santa clara county, where we see and celebrate bridge builders at the sheriff's office. specifically, someone putting retirement on hold. sworn in as a new reserve deputy today in his 60s. the former marketing executive turned peace officer tells our dot lynn why he decided to start a new career in law enforcement. at this age. >>>>yeah. on most days you'll find this man on the move working on something even though he retired 4 years ago. marketing executive for over 35 years in high tech, bobby is about to come out of retirement. and do something quite different from his previous career reserve deputy sheriff santa clara county will join t
mitchell comes to the bay following an exhaustive search to replace former chief iran armstrong. the previous chief of police in lubbock, texas. mitchell will be on a communication and get to know your tour of the community and the department. and he replaces opd s former chief laurent armstrong, whom mayor sheng thao fired. in february of last year. the city has been since then without a chief for about fifth months. taking a live look across santa clara county, where we see and celebrate...
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if approved, floyd mitchell could make $365,000 per year which includes his annual salary of $325,000. premium pay required by the city and police management and the monthly auto allowance. >>> some other stories, in oakland, two people in custody after a pursuit involving two vehicles. police say the helicopter was following a suspected stolen vehicle. the chopper was also over the scene. we saw a black suv speeding past cars near the air worked. at one point, driver abandoned the suv and then walked through the neighborhood, met up with someone. both people got into a white station wagon and drove to another neighborhood. that is when police tracked them down. >>> meanwhile, major backup after a vehicle fire shut down the westbound lanes this morning. the driver was able to escape safely with no injuries. all lanes were reopened by noon. the fire department is investigating the cause. >>> a proposal in front of the d.a. could be the biggest policy change in drug law and 50 years. we are talking about reclassifying marijuana. right now it is a schedule 1 drug alongside heroine and el
if approved, floyd mitchell could make $365,000 per year which includes his annual salary of $325,000. premium pay required by the city and police management and the monthly auto allowance. >>> some other stories, in oakland, two people in custody after a pursuit involving two vehicles. police say the helicopter was following a suspected stolen vehicle. the chopper was also over the scene. we saw a black suv speeding past cars near the air worked. at one point, driver abandoned the suv...
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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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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...