Oakland chief of police to leave city post

OAKLAND After less than two years on the job Oakland police Chief Floyd Mitchell has informed city administrators he intends to resign Dec executives disclosed in a news release Wednesday morning In a news release representatives did not give a reason for Mitchell s resignation or specify if a search had already begun for a successor Mitchell who was appointed chief in disclosed in a message It has been an honor to serve the Oakland district and I am grateful for the aid I ve received from the residents I m incredibly proud of the men and women of this Department and the collaborative working relationships forged with the neighborhood and business owners to reduce crime My commitment over the weeks ahead is to help ensure a smooth transition and continue to keep Oakland safe Chief Mitchell has committed to working closely over the next several weeks with Mayor Barbara Lee and City Administrator Jestin Johnson to identify an interim chief of police to ensure the transition of leadership and the continued effective operation of the chief s office Related Articles Oakland issued checks to police officers city workers who had personal info exposed in ransomware attack After tech snafu most of East Bay police radio channels to go silent soon Oakland police investigate Fruitvale-area shooting that left man wounded Oakland police will no longer need permission before chasing subjects at high speeds Oakland police chief to again seek program change for high-speed chases In the release Mayor Barbara Lee stated I want to thank Chief Mitchell for his dedicated system to Oakland and his leadership during a critical time for our city Under his tenure we have seen major reductions in crime a testament to his commitment to inhabitants safety and the hard work of our police officers I am grateful for Chief Mitchell s collaboration with our administration and his focus on community-centered policing The women and men of the Oakland Police Department have my full encouragement as we work together to ensure a smooth transition and continue building on the progress we ve made for Oakland s residents Oakland City Administrator Jestin Johnson noted I d like to thank Chief Mitchell for his utility to the city of Oakland and his unwavering assistance provided to the women and men of the Oakland Police Department In addition I am grateful for his leadership and contributions as a member of our executive squad Chief Mitchell will remain focused on maintaining community safety and ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone in Oakland during this period of transition the release says This is a advancing record Check back for updates