Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee Appoints Interim Chief James Beere as Permanent Police Chief

Oakland Names New Police Chief From Veteran Ranks

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced Thursday morning the selection of James Beere to be the next chief of the Oakland Police Department.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee appoints interim chief James Beere as permanent police chief

By Tim Fang Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced Thursday that interim police chief James Beere has been appointed to permanently lead the department. “Our City has experienced too much turnover in police leadership over the years, and Oakland deserves stability. James Beere embraces meaningful civilian oversight and constitutional policing, values collaboration with our neighborhoods, businesses, and faith leaders, and is fully prepared to lead …

Oakland Interim Police Chief James Beere appointed to permanently lead OPD

James Beere, who became Oakland's interim Police Chief last December, has secured confirmation to lead the department permanently.

James Beere is Oakland’s new permanent police chief

A nearly 30-year veteran officer, Beere has made progress on OPD’s federal reforms and led during a time of declining crime.

James Beere to serve as Oakland's permanent police chief, mayor announces

James Beere will shed his interim tag and serve as Oakland's permanent chief of police, Mayor Barbara Lee announced.

Oakland mayor to make public safety announcement

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday is expected to make what she described as an “important public safety announcement.”