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Oakland’s new permanent police chief, James Beere, brings 29 years of local experience to the role after serving as interim chief. Appointed by Mayor Barbara Lee following the departure of former chief Floyd Mitchell, Beere vows to shine a light on Oakland’s potential, emphasizing community partnership, transparency, and constitutional policing. His leadership comes at a pivotal moment — the department still under federal oversight since 2003’s “The Riders” scandal and amid a history of leadership turnover. With six chiefs since 2010 and a few even fired, Beere’s mission is clear: rebuild trust, reform practices, and steer Oakland PD toward a new, accountable chapter.

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