Oakland Police Chief James Beere to be officially sworn in

New Police Chief Sworn In

The City of Oakland officially has a new police chief. James Beere was sworn in during a Wednesday ceremony led by Mayor Barbara Lee, formally taking command of the Oakland Police Department. Beere is a 29-year veteran of the department and steps into the role during a period of significant change and ongoing challenges. He becomes the seventh permanent or interim police chief to lead the department in the past six years, highlighting the turnov…

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee swears in James Beere as city's new official police chief

Oakland officially welcomed James Beere as its new police chief Wednesday, with Mayor Barbara Lee swearing in the 29-year department veteran during a ceremony at City Hall.

James Beere sworn in as Oakland's permanent police chief

James Beere, a 29-year veteran of the Oakland Police Department, was sworn in as chief of police Wednesday as the department seeks stability amid years of turmoil.

James Beere to be sworn in as Oakland's permanent police chief

By Tim Fang James Beere, who has been serving as interim police chief in the city of Oakland, will be sworn in to permanently lead the department on Wednesday morning. A 29-year veteran of the Oakland Police Department, Beere is being sworn in at a ceremony at City Hall. Beere was appointed interim chief following the departure of Floyd Mitchell late last year. Mitchell has since been appointed to lead the police department in the city of Fremon…

James Beere to be sworn in as Oakland police chief

James Beere will become the city's seventh chief or interim chief in the past six years.

Oakland Police Chief James Beere to be officially sworn in

City leaders and community members will gather at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday to officially swear in James Beere as Oakland's permanent police chief.