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floyd mitchell, the new police chief in oakland yesterday he got his first chance to introduce himself to the people he will be tasked with protecting. oakland has had a half a dozen people filling that role in just four years. 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
floyd mitchell, the new police chief in oakland yesterday he got his first chance to introduce himself to the people he will be tasked with protecting. oakland has had a half a dozen people filling that role in just four years. 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...
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. >>> it is my honor to introduce you, our new top police officer, chief floyd mitchell. [ applause ] >> there he is. floyd mitchell is new police chief in oakland and yesterday he was officially introduced to the people. he'll be tasked with protecting. oakland has now had a half a dozen people filling that role in just four years. mitchell was a former chief in lubbock and temple, texas. and he got his first chance to explain how he will tackle the job here. >> my approach is high visibility, responsible, proactive policing that is procedurally just and data-driven and grounded in evidence-based strategies that addressed our most difficult issues. >> mitchell says the first order of business will be getting to know the people in the department and in the community. shawn? live in oakland. >> reporter: gianna, good morning. we're here outside of the coliseum getting ready for opening day. and coming up, we're going to introduce you to an a's' superfan 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
. >>> it is my honor to introduce you, our new top police officer, chief floyd mitchell. [ applause ] >> there he is. floyd mitchell is new police chief in oakland and yesterday he was officially introduced to the people. he'll be tasked with protecting. oakland has now had a half a dozen people filling that role in just four years. mitchell was a former chief in lubbock and temple, texas. and he got his first chance to explain how he will tackle the job here. >> my...
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>> floyd mitchell is the new police chief in oakland. yesterday, he was officially introduced to the people. he'll be tasked with protecting. now the city has now had a half a dozen people filling that role in just four years. mitchell was a former chief in lubbock and temple, texas. and he got his first chance to explain how he will tackle the job here. >> my approach is high visibility and responsible, proactive policing that is procedurally just, data-driven, and grounded in evidence based strategies that addressed our most difficult issues. >> well, mitchell says his first order of business will be getting to know the people in the department and in the community. shawn ? >> reporter: coming up, the -- [ inaudible ] >>> and later, determining the personality of man's best friend. how arti you're looking at some real jack in the box haters. yeah, they exist. they have no idea they're about to try my new smashed jack. this is good. it's very fresh. i like the sauce. i'm a saucy woman. probably not the best. not the best... she came in
>> floyd mitchell is the new police chief in oakland. yesterday, he was officially introduced to the people. he'll be tasked with protecting. now the city has now had a half a dozen people filling that role in just four years. mitchell was a former chief in lubbock and temple, texas. and he got his first chance to explain how he will tackle the job here. >> my approach is high visibility and responsible, proactive policing that is procedurally just, data-driven, and grounded in...
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floyd mitchell. he has three decades of experience in law enforcement. he coming from texas where he was also chief for four years. our katie neilson has a look at his top priorities for a city struggling with crime. >> reporter: incoming chief says he will be focused on better communication not just within the community but also within the department. community leaders hope he will bring about some necessary change. >> bob harris has been an oakland resident since 1960. he is san executive member of the oakland chapter of the naacp. organization watching closely the selection process of the new chief. >> the mayor has finally appointed someone. we have been waiting for this for well over a year. >> oaklanders, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it is my honor to introduce to you our new top police officer chief floyd mitchell. [ applause ] >> reporter: the incoming chief got a standing ovation in the packed chambers from the mayor introduced him. the department has been without a permanent chief since mayor thao fired the former chief in february of
floyd mitchell. he has three decades of experience in law enforcement. he coming from texas where he was also chief for four years. our katie neilson has a look at his top priorities for a city struggling with crime. >> reporter: incoming chief says he will be focused on better communication not just within the community but also within the department. community leaders hope he will bring about some necessary change. >> bob harris has been an oakland resident since 1960. he is san...
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floyd mitchell will officially become chief in either late april or early may. he says he realizes that he will have a lot to learn. >> and from being outside, i have not sat down to delve into what's going on here. i'm not privy to some of the information. so first and foremost, i'm going to talk to my staff and talk to the community to find out what they believe is going on. and then i'm going to make sure that we will have a robust violent crime initiative plan in place. >> reporter: mitchell spent 25 years with the police department in kansas city, missouri, then served as police chief in temple, texas before joining the lubbock police department. he stepped down as chief there after criticism dropped 911 calls. today he took full responsibility, saying he didn't understand the pressures his dispatchers were under. >> and in the minute situation here, from those that are on the console and understand what's going on and can help me better make decisions as we move forward. >> mitchell is one of four finalists by the police commission last month to replace th
floyd mitchell will officially become chief in either late april or early may. he says he realizes that he will have a lot to learn. >> and from being outside, i have not sat down to delve into what's going on here. i'm not privy to some of the information. so first and foremost, i'm going to talk to my staff and talk to the community to find out what they believe is going on. and then i'm going to make sure that we will have a robust violent crime initiative plan in place. >>...
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our katie nielsen has a look at mitchell's top priorities for oakland. >> reporter: incoming chief floyd mitchell says he is really going to be focused on better communication. not just within the community, but also within the department. community leaders hope he will bring about some necessary change. bob harris has been a resident since 1960. he's also an executive member of the oakland chapter of the naacp. an organization that has been closely watching the selection process of the new chief. >> and the man has finally reported someone. we have been waiting for this for well over a year. >> oaklanders, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. it is my honor to introduce to you our new top police officer, chief floyd mitchell. >> reporter: the incoming chief got a standing ovation from the crowd in a packed council chamber when mayor sheng thao introduced him. the department has been without a permanent chief since mayor thao fired former chief, leronne armstrong, in february of last year. during the press conference, the mayor is confident incoming chief mitchell will provide results.
our katie nielsen has a look at mitchell's top priorities for oakland. >> reporter: incoming chief floyd mitchell says he is really going to be focused on better communication. not just within the community, but also within the department. community leaders hope he will bring about some necessary change. bob harris has been a resident since 1960. he's also an executive member of the oakland chapter of the naacp. an organization that has been closely watching the selection process of the...
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there he is, floyd mitchell. he spent 25 years with dpd in kansas city, missouri and most recently was the chief in lubbock, texas . >> oakland reminds me a lot of kansas city. it is very much the same size and is facing the same issues. i believe i have a lot to bring to oakland. >> he takes over the department that remains under adderall oversight. he will officially start the job in late april or may. >>> breaking news. we just learned about 10 minutes ago that joe lieberman has died. he was a former connecticut senator. he also sought the vice presidency on the vice president ticket with al gore in 2000. lieberman's family has issued a statement that he died in new york city after complications from a fall. he was 82 years old. >>> tomorrow could be the final opening day for the a's in oakland. they hosted the cleveland guardians at the coliseum. the a's lease at the coliseum extends through the rest of this season and we still don't know where they will play after that. several possibilities bouncing around
there he is, floyd mitchell. he spent 25 years with dpd in kansas city, missouri and most recently was the chief in lubbock, texas . >> oakland reminds me a lot of kansas city. it is very much the same size and is facing the same issues. i believe i have a lot to bring to oakland. >> he takes over the department that remains under adderall oversight. he will officially start the job in late april or may. >>> breaking news. we just learned about 10 minutes ago that joe...
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we're talking about floyd mitchell the new top cop boss and front and center city hall for you to meet. he has been in the running for the oakland job for months. his first day on the job is april and we know it's going to bring a lot of challenges. listen. he's got fights on two fronts. lowering business killing crime that's a reality we hear from you all the time, and uniting a community around that effort. around that work. also in oakland, an announcement about who's going to join a kennedy on the campaign trail running for the presidency. so here's the rollout. by robert f endy jr. about his bay area pick for a vice presidential running mate. >> i'm so proud to introduce to you the next vice president of the united states, my fellow lawyer, a brilliant scientist, technologist, a fierce warrior mom, nicole shanahan. [ cheering and applause ] >> this city will always have a special place in my heart. you know, i grew up just a few miles from this very spot. >> that's nicole shanahan a lawyer and tech entrepreneur based in san francisco. she's a deep pocketed supporter of kennedy. in
we're talking about floyd mitchell the new top cop boss and front and center city hall for you to meet. he has been in the running for the oakland job for months. his first day on the job is april and we know it's going to bring a lot of challenges. listen. he's got fights on two fronts. lowering business killing crime that's a reality we hear from you all the time, and uniting a community around that effort. around that work. also in oakland, an announcement about who's going to join a kennedy...
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floyd mitchell. the new top cop and front and center at city hall as the boss. mitchell resigned as leader of the lubbock, texas police department and has been in the running for months. his first day will bring challenges on the job. he has fights really two fronts. lowering business killing crime in oakland and uniting a community around his work. also in oakland, an announcement about who will join a kennedy on the campaign trail running for the presidency. so here's the rollout. by robert f. kennedy jr. about his bay area pick for a running mate. >> i'm so proud to introduce to you the next vice president of the united states, my fellow lawyer, a brilliant scientist, technologist, a fierce warrior mom, nicole shanahan. [ cheering and applause ] >> this city will always have a special place in my heart. you know, i grew up just a few miles from this very spot. >> you heard from her. that's nicole shanahan. who was a lawyer and tech entrepreneur based in san francisco. she's a deep pocketed supporter of kennedy. spent millions for a kennedy super bowl ad and i
floyd mitchell. the new top cop and front and center at city hall as the boss. mitchell resigned as leader of the lubbock, texas police department and has been in the running for months. his first day will bring challenges on the job. he has fights really two fronts. lowering business killing crime in oakland and uniting a community around his work. also in oakland, an announcement about who will join a kennedy on the campaign trail running for the presidency. so here's the rollout. by robert...
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. >>> a new police chief has been appointed, floyd mitchell is the former leader of the lubbock , texas police department and will base these issues and for sure, on day one. >>> i'm facing an issue today. this is one color, and this is another color. that's what it means to get dressed in the dark. >> it's not as bad as you think. >> you want to hear camille agree. when you say, it's not as bad, then it is bad. >>> we will talk about this next story also happening in oakland. you may want to take a visit there and maybe get him matching jacket to your pants. it is a new independent vintage company in oakland completely dedicated to the city. we introduce you to these couple of young entrepreneurs. >> reporter: watch as people pass by the newest door on lakeshore avenue. i do a double take and then turned back. what exactly is that? it looks like the store but could be an art gallery. it is a vintage clothing store created by a 20-year-old and a 24-year-old. >> bringing a different type of retail, a new experience with brick-and-mortar, that's the cold. >> the trick is finding just the
. >>> a new police chief has been appointed, floyd mitchell is the former leader of the lubbock , texas police department and will base these issues and for sure, on day one. >>> i'm facing an issue today. this is one color, and this is another color. that's what it means to get dressed in the dark. >> it's not as bad as you think. >> you want to hear camille agree. when you say, it's not as bad, then it is bad. >>> we will talk about this next story also...
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floyd mitchell will be tasked with leading opd , he comes to the bay area from lubbock, texas where he was the police chief for four years the mayor revealed her pick in a video statement on friday. >> chief mitchell is a strong leader and smart crimefighter who delivers results. >> da lin has reaction to the announcement . >> reporter: the mayor said chief mitchell will start in late april and early may, a lot of people i talked to support him but say he will face a lot of challenges. the owner and chef of snail bar just wants to focus on making great food, but lately, he has had safety meetings with staff. >> it is very frustrating because we are living in this lawless city. >> reporter: he said last week, two men held up a worker with a knife, when the robbers couldn't find any money in the restaurant, they took the workers wallet, phone and backpack. back in january, two thieves broke in and cost them thousands of dollars. >> it is a crisis and we are all suffering from it and it trickles down like a domino effect. >> reporter: mayor sheng thao believes chief mitchell will lead the
floyd mitchell will be tasked with leading opd , he comes to the bay area from lubbock, texas where he was the police chief for four years the mayor revealed her pick in a video statement on friday. >> chief mitchell is a strong leader and smart crimefighter who delivers results. >> da lin has reaction to the announcement . >> reporter: the mayor said chief mitchell will start in late april and early may, a lot of people i talked to support him but say he will face a lot of...
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mitchell will be tasked with leading mpd, he comes from lubbock, texas where he was the police chief for four years. sheng thao released a statement video on friday. >> chief mitchell is a strong leader and smart crimefighter who delivers results. >> da lin has reaction from the announcement that ends a contentious battle over the position. >> the mayor said chief lloyd mitchell will start in late april, early may, a lot of people i talked to support him but they say he faces a lot of challenges. the owner and chef of snail bar just wants to focus on making great food but lately, he has had to hold safety meetings with staff. >> it is very frustrating because we are living in this lawless city. >> reporter: he said last week, two men held up a worker and threatened him with a knife. when the robbers couldn't find any money, they took the workers wallet, phone and backpack. back in january, two thieves broke in and cost them thousands of dollars, the city also boarded up the front door. >> it is a crisis, we are all suffering from it, it is trickling down like a snowball effect. >> re
mitchell will be tasked with leading mpd, he comes from lubbock, texas where he was the police chief for four years. sheng thao released a statement video on friday. >> chief mitchell is a strong leader and smart crimefighter who delivers results. >> da lin has reaction from the announcement that ends a contentious battle over the position. >> the mayor said chief lloyd mitchell will start in late april, early may, a lot of people i talked to support him but they say he faces...
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questions about her final pick , we dedicate to ask any, should put out a video message, announcing floyd mitchell adds and he ran the texas police department for 2019 through 2023, and below and he had a temple police and worked at the kansas city police department for 25 years, we asked everyone from regular residents to community leaders, what they thought of the choice. reaction was mixed. >> i'm glad this time it is an outsider. previously, i would've said like most people, let's pick somebody homegrown, but it is showing that it is really tough, to be a chief of the people that you were comrades with for so long. >> not knowing the city or the culture or the community, not knowing the politicians either. i mean, this guy is really in for a big shock. >> at this point, all we can do is be optimistic. >> the chief will meet with the press to answer questions, he will spend his first days meeting with community members before revealing is planned to fight crime in oakland. >>> the san jose police department has been in the search for a new top cop, the city elevated assistant chief pau
questions about her final pick , we dedicate to ask any, should put out a video message, announcing floyd mitchell adds and he ran the texas police department for 2019 through 2023, and below and he had a temple police and worked at the kansas city police department for 25 years, we asked everyone from regular residents to community leaders, what they thought of the choice. reaction was mixed. >> i'm glad this time it is an outsider. previously, i would've said like most people, let's...
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floyd mitchell was head of the texas police until september. despite facing similar struggles, they are experiencing and now taking the number of customers. >> we have back to back reservations. all week and all night. there is definitely a waitlist, and hopefully we will be able to see everybody. >> i think today it is going to be busy, and we are closed on sunday, but hoping people will, last-minute, and we will still have the seat. >> reporter: expecting a lot of people tonight and throughout the weekend, the last week of restaurant week. >> these are people that may not necessarily know who you are, they may want to come out and find out who you are. they are excited, you can the excitement in their eyes and you realize, it is a change of season, maybe the rain is about to end and we are about to have people out on the street, that is what it is. there are people on the streets, >> reporter: ultimately, they are great, that restaurant week is definitely a big part of the recovery here, in downtown, but they are very happy, about finally hav
floyd mitchell was head of the texas police until september. despite facing similar struggles, they are experiencing and now taking the number of customers. >> we have back to back reservations. all week and all night. there is definitely a waitlist, and hopefully we will be able to see everybody. >> i think today it is going to be busy, and we are closed on sunday, but hoping people will, last-minute, and we will still have the seat. >> reporter: expecting a lot of people...
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floyd mitchell was police chief in lubbock, texas. before that in temple, texas and before that he spent 25 years with the force in kansas city, missouri. >> just like any chief whether they have experience here or in other large cities, we will support him and have a lot of support internally. he is the missing puzzle piece to my comprehensive approach to public safety. >> reporter: he is taking over a department under federal oversight in a city facing a multimillion dollar budget deficit. i asked him about the issues with the 911 system in texas. a high rate of dropped calls. oakland has also been criticized for longer response times in recent years. >> i know he will be able to take that experience and only add on to and strengthen oakland's systems here. >> reporter: in addition to his experience, mitchell is an air force veteran. he is moving with his wife, rebecca, and is the father of two adult sons. the president of the police officers association welcome to the chief saying, we are pleased the uncertainty has been resolved.
floyd mitchell was police chief in lubbock, texas. before that in temple, texas and before that he spent 25 years with the force in kansas city, missouri. >> just like any chief whether they have experience here or in other large cities, we will support him and have a lot of support internally. he is the missing puzzle piece to my comprehensive approach to public safety. >> reporter: he is taking over a department under federal oversight in a city facing a multimillion dollar budget...