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Oakland Names 20-Year OPD Veteran as Next Police Chief
February 6, 2021
The city of Oakland on Friday introduced its new police chief at a time when homicides are spiking in the East Bay city.
Mayor Libby Schaaf announced the hiring of Deputy Chief LeRonne Armstrong as Oakland's new top cop. Armstrong, who has been with the Oakland Police Department for 20 years, grew up in West Oakland and went to McClymonds High School.
"He is of Oakland and for Oakland. Born + raised, tried + true, and ready to lead as we reimagine public safety and build safety + security in all neighborhoods. It is my honor to announce LeRonne Armstrong as Oakland’s Chief of Police," Schaaf said on social media.
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