Oakland’s new police chief says that he will focus on building connections with the community, city leadership and the department’s rank-and-file officers to address Oakland’s complex law enforcement challenges.

At his introductory meeting with members of the news media at City Hall on Wednesday, Chief Floyd Mitchell said the foundation of his policing strategy begins with “strong community engagement and collaboration.”

Continue reading for free

Sign in to read this story and receive the weekly roundup in your inbox.

Or

Terms & Conditions

Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in.
Please visit My Account to manage your account.

Kiley Russell writes primarily for Local News Matters on issues related to equity and the environment. A Bay Area native, he has lived most of his life in Oakland. He studied journalism at San Francisco State University, worked for the Associated Press and the former Contra Costa Times, among other outlets. He has covered everything from state legislatures, local governments, federal and state courts, crime, growth and development, political campaigns of various stripes, wildfires and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.