The Oakland Police Commission held a public forum tonight featuring four candidates, one of whom could become the city's next police chief. Mayor Sheng Thao was not in attendance, saying candidates were lost due to this open process.
The finalists for Oakland police chief took part in a public forum Thursday night, but Mayor Sheng Thao was not in attendance.Two months after rejecting the first batch of candidates, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is set to consider another group for the city's next police chief.
The police chief candidates were initially asked what they would do in their first 100 days. They were then asked about how they would change the culture of the police department. Second up was Assistant Police Chief, Lt. Colonel Lisa Davis of Cincinnati Police Department. Her initial plan as Oakland police chief would involve officers in the downtown area.Oakland City Council passed a new resolution aiming to grow and retain police department staffing and increase video surveillance.
"Many people will tell you accountability is my middle name. The success or failure of the Oakland Police Department will fall squarely on my shoulders and I welcome the challenge," said Pridgen.
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