Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee named the Oakland Police Department’s second-in-command to serve as the department’s interim chief when Floyd Mitchell steps down next month.
The Oaklandside reports Assistant Chief James Beere, a 28-year veteran of the OPD, will serve as chief while the City of Oakland conducts a nationwide search for a permanent police chief.
He succeeds Mitchell, who announced his resignation last month after 18 months as OPD’s top cop. His last day on the job is December 5th…