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we got some perspective on what incoming police chief floyd mitchell will face. we deputy chief peter dunbar. here was his perspective, understanding the culture of the city what's beens why i'm saying he needs to start soon. but it's a very difficult job to do. team to support him because he cannot do it by himself yeah, y. going to have to prove himself sprather quickly. yeah, yeah. >> and inúoakland, thisúis a difficult town. you've got a lot bosses. he will have to report o the police commission, as well as robert warshaw, who is the independent monitor in charge og might fall. so he's got to make sure he's doing his job and keeping everyone for the rank as well and the way. you mentionede federal oversight because that is something that obviously the mayor reallyúwants this new chief to be able to do them, finally, the department from this federal oversight. let's take a listen now to john spburris. he is obviously been been a critic of oakland police in the past here. what he has to say aboutúthis new appointment challenging becauseúhe's an outsider wi
we got some perspective on what incoming police chief floyd mitchell will face. we deputy chief peter dunbar. here was his perspective, understanding the culture of the city what's beens why i'm saying he needs to start soon. but it's a very difficult job to do. team to support him because he cannot do it by himself yeah, y. going to have to prove himself sprather quickly. yeah, yeah. >> and inúoakland, thisúis a difficult town. you've got a lot bosses. he will have to report o the...
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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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now he can add. >> i have selected chief floyd mitchell. >> reporter: oakland's next chief. mayor sheng thao announced it friday morning. >> he is a strong leader, a smart crime fighter and more so than that, delivers results. >> reporter: mitchell said in a statement he looks forward to working with residents, businesses, city leadership, and the police commission to build a stronger and safer oakland. he still has to clear certain state requirements including a test. >> he has not taken the test quite yet. we wanted to make sure the community knows this is oakland's next chief. >> reporter: it follows more than a year of no permanent chief after the mayor fired chief armstrong weeks after the department would have completed its federal oversight program after 20 years. it is still under that oversight and has had 12 police chiefs in the past two decades including ann kirkpatrick. >> he has the judge, the officers, everybody is not online. and that will be something we have to bridge very quickly. >> reporter: her advice, make himself available. >> come to the table with be
now he can add. >> i have selected chief floyd mitchell. >> reporter: oakland's next chief. mayor sheng thao announced it friday morning. >> he is a strong leader, a smart crime fighter and more so than that, delivers results. >> reporter: mitchell said in a statement he looks forward to working with residents, businesses, city leadership, and the police commission to build a stronger and safer oakland. he still has to clear certain state requirements including a test....
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so now that she has floyd mitchell, what can you tell us about him? what do we know? >> well, he is 56 years old. he is got about 30 plus years of experience on the streets of kansas city, temple, texas, and lubbock, most recently where he was chief. he parted ways with lubbock, texas, in with the city council there over questions about his handling of the 911 calls that were coming in and the call center there, questions about staffing, questions about whether people were being put on hold or being hung up on and that is something that's interesting because oakland has the same problem with that, right? >> they've people have complained about that. so is that unusual to select someone who had faced a situation or criticisms like that in their prior job? >> everything about this process is a bit unusual, not the least of which is that the first set of names given by the police commission included lauren armstrong, the very chief that she had fired. the second set of names included the former police chief of san leandro, who she had already said no to during the first
so now that she has floyd mitchell, what can you tell us about him? what do we know? >> well, he is 56 years old. he is got about 30 plus years of experience on the streets of kansas city, temple, texas, and lubbock, most recently where he was chief. he parted ways with lubbock, texas, in with the city council there over questions about his handling of the 911 calls that were coming in and the call center there, questions about staffing, questions about whether people were being put on...
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. >> reporter: floyd mitchell has more than 30 years experience and veteran of the u.s. air force and soon can add. >> i have selected chief floyd mitchell. >> reporter: oakland police department's next chief announced friday morning. >> a strong leader a smart crime fighter and more so than that, delivers results. >> reporter: mitchell said in a statement he looks forward to working with residents, businesses, city leadership and the police commission to build a stronger and safer oakland. before we had do any of that he has to clear certain state rimts including a test. the mayor says that process is under way. >> currently right now he has not taken that test, we wanted to make sure the community knows that this is oakland the next chief. >> reporter: his appointment following more than a year of no permanent chief after the mayor fired chief armstrong weeks before the department completed its federal oversight program after 20 years. it's still under that oversight and had 12 police chiefs in the past two decades including former police chief ann kirkpatrick. >> a po
. >> reporter: floyd mitchell has more than 30 years experience and veteran of the u.s. air force and soon can add. >> i have selected chief floyd mitchell. >> reporter: oakland police department's next chief announced friday morning. >> a strong leader a smart crime fighter and more so than that, delivers results. >> reporter: mitchell said in a statement he looks forward to working with residents, businesses, city leadership and the police commission to build a...
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. >> but who is floyd mitchell? we're taking a look at his experience on the force and how we got here. oakland's mayor sheng thao will join us live to explain her decision. >> from the bay station, you're watching kron. noon. >> thank you for joining us here on kron. 4 news at noon. i'm justine waldman. our top story is the major announcement out of the east bay. we have learned who will fill the role as oakland's next top cop kron four's terisa stasio is live with us here now with the news with more on the mayor selection to pick floyd mitchell, theresa, thanks for joining us. just in the big day, this announcement coming more than a year of searching. floyd mitchell has more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement. previously served as chief of police lubbock, texas. >> chief michel began his career as a patrol officer with the kansas city, missouri police department. 25 years later, he accepted the police chief position for the city of temple, texas and 2019 mitchell was appointed as the first black polic
. >> but who is floyd mitchell? we're taking a look at his experience on the force and how we got here. oakland's mayor sheng thao will join us live to explain her decision. >> from the bay station, you're watching kron. noon. >> thank you for joining us here on kron. 4 news at noon. i'm justine waldman. our top story is the major announcement out of the east bay. we have learned who will fill the role as oakland's next top cop kron four's terisa stasio is live with us here...
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our new top police officer chief floyd mitchell. >> now at 5, oakland mayor sheng thao introducing floyd mitchell as oakland's next police chief. we've learned about his background, his goals and what he thinks of the oakland police department. thanks for joining us here on kron for news at 5. i'm noelle bellow and i'm grant lotus. it's a high-profile job. the former lubbock, texys police chief spoke today about his plans to try to tackle the big challenges his new city faces scrub forest see it was at the news conference earlier. she joins us now live with more on oakland's new top cop theresa, a grant to go. well, what a big day. floyd mitchell got straight to the point saying that building public trust. >> and creating a safer community will be his top priority. >> i look forward to becoming an integral part of this community and the pursuit of public safety all come. police chief floyd mitchell broke down his goals of why he decided to take the job is top cop of oakland. >> and what he plans to do in his first 100 days on the job. >> first 100 days is truly going to be me getting my
our new top police officer chief floyd mitchell. >> now at 5, oakland mayor sheng thao introducing floyd mitchell as oakland's next police chief. we've learned about his background, his goals and what he thinks of the oakland police department. thanks for joining us here on kron for news at 5. i'm noelle bellow and i'm grant lotus. it's a high-profile job. the former lubbock, texys police chief spoke today about his plans to try to tackle the big challenges his new city faces scrub forest...
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i send my best wishes to floyd mitchell and offer any assistance desire. this is my hometown. it& want everyone to be safe and will do everything in my power. now as a private citizen to assistúin that goal. our coverage of the new oakland police chief, as well as the ongoing challenges that face the city, continues on the fox local app. it's a free download to your smart tv tonight. >> the a budget deal by their deadline, but they've scheduled a vote on a funding package early tomorrow morning, effectively averting a partial government shutdown. toe an agreement on a $1.2 trillion spending package. as part of the deal struck in the upper chamber, several amendments will be up for a vote before the full bill. republicans demanded amendments on immigration, foreign aid and cutting spending. overall, any accepted amendments to the spending bill would send to the house. the house passed the legislation earlier in the day, which prompted at least one republican to threaten ousting speaker mike johnson from his post. this legislation would fully fund the government for the next si
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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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the mayor has appointed floyd mitchell to the job. he replaces lebron armstrong who was fired more than a year ago. mitchell was the former chief of police in lubbock, texas. and in a statement this morning, mayor thao called him a strong leader and smart crime fighter who delivers results. mitchell began his career as an officer kansas city, missouri spending. 25 years with that department. he's also a veteran of the u.s. air force. we do have a statement that he sent out, which reads in part, quote, as oakland's police chief, i look forward to working together with our residents, business owners, city leadership and members of the police commission to build a stronger and safer oakland. i'm 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. big story, it's been about a year have police chief in oakland. >> 8.32 right now and amended civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the san ramon school
the mayor has appointed floyd mitchell to the job. he replaces lebron armstrong who was fired more than a year ago. mitchell was the former chief of police in lubbock, texas. and in a statement this morning, mayor thao called him a strong leader and smart crime fighter who delivers results. mitchell began his career as an officer kansas city, missouri spending. 25 years with that department. he's also a veteran of the u.s. air force. we do have a statement that he sent out, which reads in part,...
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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...
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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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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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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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mitchell. >> incoming oakland police chief floyd mitchell filling the void in leadership after more than a year without a top cop. a former police chief in texas, mitchell says he has much to learn and a lot to give. i will work tirelessly to earn the trust, respect and confidence of my police department members, oakland's residents and its businesses, mayor shengtao said. mitchell's soft spoken style belies a strong work ethic. >> he's not flashy, but he will roll up his sleeves and do the real work. that real impactful work to ensure our community's success. >> my approach is high visibility, responsible, proactive policing that is procedurally just data driven and grounded in evidence based strategies, he said he's committed to continuing to reform the department, which is just short of getting out of federal oversight. i am going to sit down with the monitor and identify specifically what we need to do and how we need to do it to get to the end of this road. >> i asked what qualifies him to be able to answer to many bosses, including the police commission, the mayor, and the fed
mitchell. >> incoming oakland police chief floyd mitchell filling the void in leadership after more than a year without a top cop. a former police chief in texas, mitchell says he has much to learn and a lot to give. i will work tirelessly to earn the trust, respect and confidence of my police department members, oakland's residents and its businesses, mayor shengtao said. mitchell's soft spoken style belies a strong work ethic. >> he's not flashy, but he will roll up his sleeves...
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mayor shengtao announced floyd mitchell would be the next chief yesterday. mitchell comes from outside the department. he was one of the police commission last month. mayor says his experience and strategies to reduce crime top r list. she says she's glad with the decision to bring mitchell in, and she is very confident the move will boost the morale inc the department. >> 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 of programing with rank and file to create that bond. we know this is a very chief job. there's a lot of different bosses. he has to answer to understanding the culture of the city, of the department. what's going on is going to take him some time. >> mitchell was the policeúchief in lubbock, texas, four years. prior to that, he was a police officer in kansas city for more than 20 years. mayor says mitchell will be introduced to the public next week. he's expected to start as the chief sometime between late april an
mayor shengtao announced floyd mitchell would be the next chief yesterday. mitchell comes from outside the department. he was one of the police commission last month. mayor says his experience and strategies to reduce crime top r list. she says she's glad with the decision to bring mitchell in, and she is very confident the move will boost the morale inc the department. >> 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...
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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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mayor sheng thao named floyd mitchell, the city's new top cop. most people in the bay. >> know very little about him other than maybe he used to be the police chief in lubbock, texas. >> tonight, kron four's dan kerman has some insight into who he 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 c
mayor sheng thao named floyd mitchell, the city's new top cop. most people in the bay. >> know very little about him other than maybe he used to be the police chief in lubbock, texas. >> tonight, kron four's dan kerman has some insight into who he 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...
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our new top police officer chief floyd mitchell. >> oakland police chief floyd mitchell broke down his goals of why he decided to take the job is top cop of oakland and what he plans to do in his first 100 days on the job. >> first 100 days is truly going to be me getting my getting here, getting on the ground and getting out to me. everyone here getting to know who my council members are getting to know who are the movers and shakers within the organization getting to know my command staff getting know their abilities, getting to know the police department and where we can get better and how we go about getting better. crime continues to plague oakland while burglaries are down by 46%. >> violent crime overall is up by 14%, which includes robberies up. 37%. chief lloyd says that he embraces programs such as cease-fire to make a difference. he also said keeping and retaining officers will be top of mind. you want to make oakland police department. >> b, the employer of choice for the bay area. you want your fficert know that they're going to be supported and and that you're going to ta
our new top police officer chief floyd mitchell. >> oakland police chief floyd mitchell broke down his goals of why he decided to take the job is top cop of oakland and what he plans to do in his first 100 days on the job. >> first 100 days is truly going to be me getting my getting here, getting on the ground and getting out to me. everyone here getting to know who my council members are getting to know who are the movers and shakers within the organization getting to know my...
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the new top cop is floyd mitchell. he last served as the chief of sppolice in lubbock, texas. ktv& zac sos is live in oakland. after speaking with people who live and work in oakland. and zack, some cautious optimism in the town. >> yeah, that's right still out, crime in the city over the last- few years and the promises that many say they have heardc they n skeptical about whether or not mitchell will be able to turn things around. that being said, they have made it clear this is change they want to see. this has changed, they say is >> getting undercover police up- here. >> that's what eugene says he'd like to see on day one in oakland's montclair neighborhood, when the city's new police chief starts work. >> it's getting ridiculous. friday afternoon, he was across the street as police say thieves targeted a woman pumping gas. i heard the lady screaming, and the next thing i knew when iúbra window and her purse was gone. >> eugene says the same thing happened 24 hours earlier. >> lady had a car broken into the window, snatched the purse nearby, ellen strong hoping incoming
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the high profile position is going to former lubbock, texas, police chief floyd mitchell. as abc seven news reporter anser hassan explains some members of the community are cautiously optimistic. >> oakland's mayor, shang tao, has finally picked oakland's new police chief. >> 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, and that's what i'm looking for. i'm looking for someone who can deliver results. >> floyd mitchell takes over more than a year after former police chief lauren armstrong was fired. 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 chal
the high profile position is going to former lubbock, texas, police chief floyd mitchell. as abc seven news reporter anser hassan explains some members of the community are cautiously optimistic. >> oakland's mayor, shang tao, has finally picked oakland's new police chief. >> 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, and that's what i'm looking for. i'm looking for someone who can...
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mitchell. >> incoming oakland police chief floyd mitchell filling the void in leadership after more than a year without a top cop, a former police chief in texas, mitchell says he has much to learn and a lot to give. >> i will work tirelessly to earn the trust, respect and confidence of my police department members, oakland's residents and its businesses, mayor shengtao said. >> mitchell's soft spoken style belies a strong work ethic. >> he's not flashy, but he will roll up his sleeves and do the real work. that real, impactful work to ensure our community's success. my approach is high visibility, responsible, proactive policing that is procedurally just data driven and grounded in evidence based strategies, he said he's committed to continuing to reform the department, which is just short of getting out of federal oversight. >> i am going to sit down with the monitor and identify specifically what we need to do and how we need to do it to get to the end of this road. >> i asked, what qualifies him to be able to answer to many bosses, including the police commission, the mayor, and
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...
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oakland's new police chief, floyd mitchell, is set to address the public today. it's been more than a year since the city has had a permanent chief& on the job. so with us now is tommy toussaint, who's a retired police chief, tommy, thank you so much for joining us this morning. >> absolutely, andre. >> so. so, tommy, you've been a former police chief yourself. so when we're looking at floyd mitchell here, coming into the job, kind of paint a picture of what that would look like. what did it look like for you? >> well, you know, being a police chief in california, i'm pretty much know about oakland, la, san francisco, san diego, all the major cities. and when you come into a new job as a chief, the first thing you got to do is assess, what you have and assess your political climate and your political atmosphere, coming from outside of california into california is a whole different world. it's like going into a new country and so you need to understand all the political aspects of your job, coming in your city council, your city administrator, your mayor, when yo
oakland's new police chief, floyd mitchell, is set to address the public today. it's been more than a year since the city has had a permanent chief& on the job. so with us now is tommy toussaint, who's a retired police chief, tommy, thank you so much for joining us this morning. >> absolutely, andre. >> so. so, tommy, you've been a former police chief yourself. so when we're looking at floyd mitchell here, coming into the job, kind of paint a picture of what that would look...
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i send my best wishes to floyd mitchell and offer any ths is my hometown. i want everyone everything in my power. now as a private citizen. to assist in armstrong more than a year ago for allegedly mishandling two officer misconduct cases. at& armstrong's favor, finding the city should notúfiled a wrongfun lawsuit last month. we did talk with oakland mayor shang taot& live during our new newscast spabout the and you can watch that full interview on our website, or you can stream it on the fox local lapc terror unfolding in russia today. >> at least 40 people weret& killed and more than 100 wounded when several armed gunmen burst into a concert hall and opened c state group has claimed responsibility for the attack on social media. the gunman also threw a grenade or incendiaryt& bomb that set the building on firel causing the roof to cave in. the brazen attack happened on the outskirts of moscow and comes just days after president vladimir putin was reelected to a fifth. terms. experts say the assault breaks down putin's display of tight security in the cou
i send my best wishes to floyd mitchell and offer any ths is my hometown. i want everyone everything in my power. now as a private citizen. to assist in armstrong more than a year ago for allegedly mishandling two officer misconduct cases. at& armstrong's favor, finding the city should notúfiled a wrongfun lawsuit last month. we did talk with oakland mayor shang taot& live during our new newscast spabout the and you can watch that full interview on our website, or you can stream it on...
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floyd mitchell is expected to begin the new role in may. abc seven news reporter cornell bernard has residents concerns and list of priorities. >> a neighborhood day of action in west oakland. volunteers pitching in to clean up parts of 28th street near adeline, organized by grassroots nonprofit community ready corps. >> our belief is, is that it's our job to serve our communities . it's our job to clean up. if the city doesn't do it, we're going to do it. that's why my loyalty is to this crc founder 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 the situation. >> what stands out about chief mitchell is that he's a strong leader and he's really smart. he's a really smart crime fighter who delivers results. >> on friday, mayor shengtao announced
floyd mitchell is expected to begin the new role in may. abc seven news reporter cornell bernard has residents concerns and list of priorities. >> a neighborhood day of action in west oakland. volunteers pitching in to clean up parts of 28th street near adeline, organized by grassroots nonprofit community ready corps. >> our belief is, is that it's our job to serve our communities . it's our job to clean up. if the city doesn't do it, we're going to do it. that's why my loyalty is...
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officer chief floyd mitchell con aplausos y halagos. así se recibió al nuevo jefe de policía de oakland en el ayuntamiento de la ciudad el miércoles a más de un año desde que despidió al último jefe, la alcaldesa, 80 describió a mecho como un firme líder con experiencia combatiendo el crimen. mitchell es un veterano de la fuerza aérea y tiene más de 30 años de experiencia en el cumplimiento de la ley. incluye 25 años en el departamento de policía de kansas city, oakland. cuando. telemundo 48 le preguntó por qué decidió postularse a liderar un departamento casi el doble en tamaño de cualquier otra agencia de la que ha estado al mando. señaló que oakland le recuerda mucho a kansas city y que vio una oportunidad para generar cambio. el nuevo jefe nos dice que una de sus prioridades en sus primeros 100 días es ganarse la confianza de la comunidad para así fomentar mejores relaciones entre los oficiales y la ciudadanía. la alcaldesa afirmó que ha tenido éxito formando estrategias de reducción del crimen y aseguró
officer chief floyd mitchell con aplausos y halagos. así se recibió al nuevo jefe de policía de oakland en el ayuntamiento de la ciudad el miércoles a más de un año desde que despidió al último jefe, la alcaldesa, 80 describió a mecho como un firme líder con experiencia combatiendo el crimen. mitchell es un veterano de la fuerza aérea y tiene más de 30 años de experiencia en el cumplimiento de la ley. incluye 25 años en el departamento de policía de kansas city, oakland. cuando....
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floyd mitchell began his career in the kansas city, missouri police department where he spent 25 year prison before becoming police chief in temple, texas. then most recently lubbock, texas, and he parted ways with the lubbock department last september. after taking the heat for 9-1-1, calls going unanswered, which is also been an issue here in the city of oakland with the community members telling us the new chief does have a lot on his shoulders as reports show right now that in the city of oakland, there's already been more than a dozen murders this year with other crime statistics showing that robberies are up 34% from last year with majority of them happening at gunpoint. now we did speak with oakland mayor sheng thao recently regarding her announcing this new police chief. here's what she had to say. >> think that all oaklanders, including our officers are officers who go to work every single day. you know, whether there's a pandemic or whether there has just been you know, officer shooting, you know, they wake up and they come to work every day and to have this kind of steadine
floyd mitchell began his career in the kansas city, missouri police department where he spent 25 year prison before becoming police chief in temple, texas. then most recently lubbock, texas, and he parted ways with the lubbock department last september. after taking the heat for 9-1-1, calls going unanswered, which is also been an issue here in the city of oakland with the community members telling us the new chief does have a lot on his shoulders as reports show right now that in the city of...
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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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what we have learned about floyd mitchell and it's the day that beer lovers have been waiting for russian river brewing company releasing this year's windy. the younger. and rain in the bay area. kauai grogan tracking the current conditions as wet weather returns for the weekend. >> station. he's calling for news 2. >> thank you for joining us here on kron. 4 news app to i'm just involvement in our top story is the major announcement out of the east bay where we have learned who will fill the role as oakland's next top cop kron four's to co live with us here in the studio with more on the mayor's decision to select floyd mitchell, theresa, thanks for joining us. just the announcement comes after more than a year of searching floyd mitchell. >> has more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement. he previously served as chief of police in lubbock, texas. chief mitchell began his career as a patrol officer with the kansas city, missouri police department. 25 years later, he accepted the police chief position for the city of temple, texas now and 2019 mitchell was appointed as the first
what we have learned about floyd mitchell and it's the day that beer lovers have been waiting for russian river brewing company releasing this year's windy. the younger. and rain in the bay area. kauai grogan tracking the current conditions as wet weather returns for the weekend. >> station. he's calling for news 2. >> thank you for joining us here on kron. 4 news app to i'm just involvement in our top story is the major announcement out of the east bay where we have learned who...
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mitchell. >> incoming oakland police chief floyd mitchell filling the void in leadership after more than a year without a top cop, a former police chief in texas, mitchell says he has much to learn and a lot to give. i will work tirelessly to earn the trust, respect and confidence of my police department members. >> oakland's residents and its businesses, mayor shengtao said. >> mitchell's soft spoken style belies a strong work ethic. >> he's not flashy, but he will roll up his sleeves and do the real work. that real impactful work to ensure our community's success. >> my approach is high visibility, responsible pro active policing that is procedurally just data driven and grounded in evidence based strategies, he said he's committed to continuing to reform the department, which is just short of getting out of federal oversight. i am going to sit down with the monitor and identify specifically what we need to do and how we need to do it to get to the end of this road. >> i asked, what qualifies him to be able to answer to many bosses, including the police commission, the mayor, and
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...
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the mayor selected floyd mitchell this week or last week after a lengthy and expensive search process. mitchell will be introduced at a press conference on wednesday. the naacp issued the statement ahead of that introduction and says in part, the vacancy of this critical condition caused a real sense of lawlessness in oakland and were glad to see that the city is finally moving forward. the naacp oakland branch welcomes floyd mitchell and his family to the city. >>> for the first time in a 75 year history, in and out shut down one of its popular restaurants in oakland. the decision had everything to do with crime in the area. >> there are so many in and out locations like this one behind me which is not at risk of shutting down but the one and only in oakland is no more. for the first time in the company's 75 year history, in and out shut down the location and this one which was at oakland international airport, there is a long line of customers who showed up for the final day of business yesterday. the restaurant was staffed heavily with security and plenty of reminders for guests no
the mayor selected floyd mitchell this week or last week after a lengthy and expensive search process. mitchell will be introduced at a press conference on wednesday. the naacp issued the statement ahead of that introduction and says in part, the vacancy of this critical condition caused a real sense of lawlessness in oakland and were glad to see that the city is finally moving forward. the naacp oakland branch welcomes floyd mitchell and his family to the city. >>> for the first time...
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we're live from where floyd mitchell was just introduced as the city's next police chief. plus, we're following developing news in the peninsula where one person is dead after police say they shot her son will go there live. and san francisco mayoral candidate daniel lurie, getting a big endorsement from someone who knows a lot about the ins and outs of that job. >> news station. he's calling for news 2. >> thank you so much for joining us here on kron for news of 2, i'm justine waldman. and today, oakland mayor sheng thao introduce floyd mitchell as oakland's next police chief. we have learned more about his background. his goals and what he thinks of the oakland police department kron four's theresa stasi was there for that big announcement that just wrapped up theresa, good afternoon. >> good afternoon. just it was quite to the appearance that we have been waiting for quite some time. it's been a year and a half cents. oakland has had a police chief. there has been a lot of controversy. a lot of talk. a lot of wishful thinking about getting a police chief. and and today
we're live from where floyd mitchell was just introduced as the city's next police chief. plus, we're following developing news in the peninsula where one person is dead after police say they shot her son will go there live. and san francisco mayoral candidate daniel lurie, getting a big endorsement from someone who knows a lot about the ins and outs of that job. >> news station. he's calling for news 2. >> thank you so much for joining us here on kron for news of 2, i'm justine...
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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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it still under that oversight, oakland mayor sheng thao will introduce incoming police chief floyd mitchell during a news conference at 1:00 this afternoon. bob riddell, nbc bay area news. >>> just coming into our news room, a teen is recovering after an overnight shooting in berkeley that happened shortly after 11 last night, the boy was hit in the thigh after multiple shots were fired on bonar st, taken to a children's hospital, the shooting happened in the city councilman terry taplin, he got to ask this morning saying berkeley leaders no longer have the luxury to ignore crime. my heart is with the young man who was injured and with the impacted neighbors. he says he will be in touch with the police chief about the next steps, no arrests have been made. >> baltimore, the community is reeling following the francis scott key bridge collapse, six workers are still missing to >> the cargo ships, it lost power ramming into that bridge overnight, the rescue mission turned into recovery operation. the dive teams are now searching for lack waters using sonar just to find any signs of those men.
it still under that oversight, oakland mayor sheng thao will introduce incoming police chief floyd mitchell during a news conference at 1:00 this afternoon. bob riddell, nbc bay area news. >>> just coming into our news room, a teen is recovering after an overnight shooting in berkeley that happened shortly after 11 last night, the boy was hit in the thigh after multiple shots were fired on bonar st, taken to a children's hospital, the shooting happened in the city councilman terry...
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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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i send my best wishes to floyd mitchell and offer any this is my hometown. i want everyone to be safe and will do now as a private citizen to assist in that goal. >> san francisco's top asian community today to demand justice for a 9w year old stabbing victim. ktvu christian captain was in the courtroom today and reports on where this case stands now. while neighbors push to keep her attacker behind the front steps of san francisco's superior court, calling for justice for y7 year-old on peng taylor. she was stabbed multiple timesúin 2021. last week, daniel couch was sentenced to probation for the attack. judge keenan was set to finalize that decision friday, butúinstead court steps condemne probation decision over the 12 year prison sentence, prosecutor had sought. >> in return, the judge said it's fine. letgs just give him probationúinstead. returned to her neighborhood judge judge k tensing, district attorney brooke jenkins was on hand and called the attack unprovoked. >> and if there is no accountability for the people who attack them, if we don't hav
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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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. >> it is my honor to introduce to you our new top police officer, chief floyd mitchell. >> incoming oakland police chief floyd mitchell, filling the void in leadership after more than a year without a top cop. a former police chief in texas, mitchell says he has much to learn and a lot to give. >> i will work tirelessly to earn the trust, respect and confidence of my police department members, oakland's residents and its businesses, mayor shengtao said. >> mitchell's soft spoken style belies a strong work ethic. >> he's not flashy, but he will roll up his sleeves and do the real work. that real, impactful work to ensure our community's success. my approach is high visibility, responsible, proactive policing that is procedurally just data driven and grounded in evidence based strategies, he said he's committed to continuing to reform the department, which is just short of getting out of federal oversight. >> i am going to sit down with the monitor and identify specifically what we need to do and how we need to do it to get to the end of this road. >> i asked, what qualifies him to be
. >> it is my honor to introduce to you our new top police officer, chief floyd mitchell. >> incoming oakland police chief floyd mitchell, filling the void in leadership after more than a year without a top cop. a former police chief in texas, mitchell says he has much to learn and a lot to give. >> i will work tirelessly to earn the trust, respect and confidence of my police department members, oakland's residents and its businesses, mayor shengtao said. >> mitchell's...
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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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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 month or so of a troubled police department under federal oversight for all problems, all the problems it's had historically, he's going to be tasked with restoring public safety under very challeng
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...
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chief floyd mitchell will have to get straight to the business at hand. just this past weekend. 27 year-old courtney merck was killed at a gas station in east oakland. her death marks 18 murders so far. recent oakland crime statistics also show robberies are up. 34 1% from last year with the majority happening at gunpoint. >> and he has to hit the role running and not only that. and so now again to crazy politics so much expectation from, you know, the cdo market can come any precedent that insist and given organizations as well as from the pakistan honest mean. >> he's a man that will come in love on love in your community. a lot like you live there forever. >> dials president of 100 black men of west texas. mitchell served as the chief of police in temple and most recently in lubbock. he says, although the chief will be an outsider coming into the opd, he says his experience will shine through. >> he's a bridge builder. he's going to come in in ask questions, see what the community would like to see what the community don't like, you know, and feel a li
chief floyd mitchell will have to get straight to the business at hand. just this past weekend. 27 year-old courtney merck was killed at a gas station in east oakland. her death marks 18 murders so far. recent oakland crime statistics also show robberies are up. 34 1% from last year with the majority happening at gunpoint. >> and he has to hit the role running and not only that. and so now again to crazy politics so much expectation from, you know, the cdo market can come any precedent...
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abc seven news reporter anser hassan floyd mitchell joins the ranks of more than a dozen others who have served as oakland's top cop over the past 20 years, including last wednesday as the newest police chief by mayor shengtao. >> he's smart. he's a smart crime fighter who delivers results, and it is what i demand . >> the mayor called him a humble man who values accountability, one with a proven track record of reducing crime. >> i'm truly honored to be given this opportunity to serve as oakland's police chief. >> in his first 100 days, chief mitchell plans to meet with key community stakeholders, city staff and his department. key to his agenda are what he calls data driven, proactive policing and high visibility. >> i'm here to work with the citizens of oakland. i believe that when you're actively engaged, you become aware and hypersensitive to the slight changes in neighborhoods and within the organization, chief mitchell says he will also sit down with the federal monitor to craft a strategy to get out from under federal oversight, he adds. >> success in fighting crime will be built
abc seven news reporter anser hassan floyd mitchell joins the ranks of more than a dozen others who have served as oakland's top cop over the past 20 years, including last wednesday as the newest police chief by mayor shengtao. >> he's smart. he's a smart crime fighter who delivers results, and it is what i demand . >> the mayor called him a humble man who values accountability, one with a proven track record of reducing crime. >> i'm truly honored to be given this opportunity...
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floyd mitchell is expected to begin in may. abc seven news reporter cornell bernard spoke with advocates about what they believe mitchell's priorities should be. >> reporter a neighborhood day of action in west oakland. volunteers pitching in to clean up parts of 28th street near adeline, organized by grassroots nonprofit community ready corps. >> our belief is, is that it's our job to serve our communities . it's our job to clean up. if the city doesn't do it, we're going to do it. that's why my loyalty is to this crc founder troc says his organization is also committed to making oakland streets safer and preventing crime by investing in community based solutions. >> he hopes oakland's next police chief, floyd mitchell, will share the vision. >> if you do not plant seeds in this soil, the problem will keep going no matter how many police chiefs we have, no matter who's in in the situation. >> what stands out about chief mitchell is that he's a strong leader and he's really smart. he's a really smart crime fighter who delivers
floyd mitchell is expected to begin in may. abc seven news reporter cornell bernard spoke with advocates about what they believe mitchell's priorities should be. >> reporter a neighborhood day of action in west oakland. volunteers pitching in to clean up parts of 28th street near adeline, organized by grassroots nonprofit community ready corps. >> our belief is, is that it's our job to serve our communities . it's our job to clean up. if the city doesn't do it, we're going to do it....
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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 not mayor tsingtao's first choice or second choice. he was one of four choices presented to her by a police commission, which she is not getting along with. okay, so you put those together, and on top of all of this, you have a budget deficit in oakland, which is astronomical now, and a mayor who's facing a recall. so the person that hired you, the question is, are they going to be there in a year or two? >> so you're suggesting this is a cakewalk? yes. oakland had four finalists. only one was local. interestingly, they chose mitchell again from texas previously. kansas city does local matter. >> it does on it. it does, it does. it's what we have here. is it local people in oakland are saying it's not so much that you have to be from here, but you have to understand what's here. you have to know the various components of oakland, which is a very diverse political city. you have some people that are very strong right now on law and order and others that are saying no reform is to is a top priority. so you walk into that, it's a challeng
floyd mitchell was not mayor tsingtao's first choice or second choice. he was one of four choices presented to her by a police commission, which she is not getting along with. okay, so you put those together, and on top of all of this, you have a budget deficit in oakland, which is astronomical now, and a mayor who's facing a recall. so the person that hired you, the question is, are they going to be there in a year or two? >> so you're suggesting this is a cakewalk? yes. oakland had four...
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floyd mitchell is expected to begin the new role in may. abc7 news reporter cornell bernard has residents concerns and list of priorities. >> a neighborhood day of action in west oakland. volunteers pitching in to clean up parts of 28th street near adeline, organized by grassroots nonprofit community ready corps. >> our belief is, is that it's our job to serve our communities . it's our job to clean up. if the city doesn't do it, we're going to do it. that's why my loyalty is to this crc founder says his organization is also committed to making oakland streets safer and preventing crime by investing in community based solutions. >> he hopes oakland's next police chief, floyd mitchell, will share the vision. >> if you do not plant seeds in this soil, the problem will keep going. no matter how many police chiefs we have, no matter who's in in the situation. >> what stands out about chief mitchell is that he's a strong leader and he's really smart. he's a really smart crime fighter who delivers results. >> on friday, mayor shengtao announced f
floyd mitchell is expected to begin the new role in may. abc7 news reporter cornell bernard has residents concerns and list of priorities. >> a neighborhood day of action in west oakland. volunteers pitching in to clean up parts of 28th street near adeline, organized by grassroots nonprofit community ready corps. >> our belief is, is that it's our job to serve our communities . it's our job to clean up. if the city doesn't do it, we're going to do it. that's why my loyalty is to...
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. >> it is my honor to introduce to you our new top police officer, chief floyd mitchell. >> oakland mayor sheng thao formally introduce them and she picked as the city's new top cop. oakland soon-to-be chief floyd mitchell address city and community leaders on wednesday on his plans to tackle the big challenges the city faces. mitchell says he plans on building public trust and also creating a safer community. >> just really going to be me getting my getting here, getting on the ground and getting out to me. everyone here getting to know who my council members are getting to know the police department and where we can get better and how we go about getting better. you want to make oakland police department be the employer of choice for the bay area. you want your officers know that they're going to be supported. and and that you're going to take care of them both from a benefit standpoint. but you're also going to see them as a person. >> crime continues to play. oakland police department is currently being monitored. federal officials due to do riders case more than 20 years ago wh
. >> it is my honor to introduce to you our new top police officer, chief floyd mitchell. >> oakland mayor sheng thao formally introduce them and she picked as the city's new top cop. oakland soon-to-be chief floyd mitchell address city and community leaders on wednesday on his plans to tackle the big challenges the city faces. mitchell says he plans on building public trust and also creating a safer community. >> just really going to be me getting my getting here, getting on...
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floyd mitchell is expected to begin the new role in may. abc seven news reporter cornell bernard has residents concerns and list of priorities. >> a neighborhood day of action in west oakland. volunteers pitching in to clean up parts of 28th street near adeline, organized by grassroots nonprofit community ready corps. >> our belief is, is that it's our job to serve our communities . it's our job to clean up. if the city doesn't do it, we're going to do it. that's why my loyalty is to this crc founder troc says his organization is also committed to making oakland streets safer and preventing crime by investing in community based solutions. >> he hopes oakland's next police chief, floyd mitchell will share the vision. >> if you do not plant seeds in this soil, the problem will keep going. no matter how many police chiefs we have, no matter who's in in the situation. >> what stands out about chief mitchell is that he's a strong leader and he's really smart. he's a really smart crime fighter who delivers results. >> on friday, mayor shengtao an
floyd mitchell is expected to begin the new role in may. abc seven news reporter cornell bernard has residents concerns and list of priorities. >> a neighborhood day of action in west oakland. volunteers pitching in to clean up parts of 28th street near adeline, organized by grassroots nonprofit community ready corps. >> our belief is, is that it's our job to serve our communities . it's our job to clean up. if the city doesn't do it, we're going to do it. that's why my loyalty is...
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. >> it is my honor to introduce to you our new top police officer, chief floyd mitchell. >> and there you saw oakland, mayor sheng thao formally introducing the man she handpicked as the city's newest police chief oakland soon-to-be chief floyd mitchell address the city and community leaders yesterday about his plans to tackle some of the biggest challenges that the city is facing. mitchell says he plans on building public trust and creating a safer community. >> just really going to be me getting my getting here, getting on the ground and getting out to meet everyone here. getting to know who my council members are getting to know the police department and where we can get better and how we go about getting better. you want to make oakland's police department be the employer of choice for the bay area. you want your officers know that they're going to be supported and and that you're going to take care of them both from a benefit standpoint. but you're also going to see them as a person. >> well, mitchell is going to have a lot to do as we know. crime continues to plague oakland and
. >> it is my honor to introduce to you our new top police officer, chief floyd mitchell. >> and there you saw oakland, mayor sheng thao formally introducing the man she handpicked as the city's newest police chief oakland soon-to-be chief floyd mitchell address the city and community leaders yesterday about his plans to tackle some of the biggest challenges that the city is facing. mitchell says he plans on building public trust and creating a safer community. >> just really...