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Oakland Police Department Transitions from Interim Chief Susan Manheimer to Chief LeRonne Armstrong
Feb 08, 2021
As we transition to new leadership, the Oakland Police Department would like to thank Interim Chief Susan Manheimer who served 10 months with OPD. She brought stability and leadership during the most challenging time in the City of Oakland and in our entire country: the global pandemic-COVID-19, crime, economic downturn, protests, reimagining policing and more. Interim Chief Manheimer handled all with grace and competence and cared for our community and our department. Interim Chief Manheimer welcomes in newly selected Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong who said, “Interim Chief Manheimer came to OPD during a historical time bringing her experience and knowledge that helped stabilize and move the Department forward.”
Mayor Libby Schaaf said, “I want to thank Interim Chief Susan Manheimer for her warm and dedicated stewardship of OPD during this unprecedented year. Her work and leadership is deeply appreciated and we are all grateful for her service to Oakland.”
President of the Oakland Police Officers Association, Sergeant Barry Donelan said, “The last year was challenging for OPD dealing with a hundred year pandemic in addition to surging violent crime. We were fortunate to have Chief Manheimer at the helm of OPD. Her experience and commitment to Oakland residents and police officers alike guided us through tumultuous times. Chief Manheimer put out 100% effort everyday she was Chief and inspired every Oakland cop to do the same. We thank her for her service and welcome Chief Armstrong as Chief. We look forward to continuing to tackle Oakland’s public safety challenges with Chief Armstrong at the helm.”
Interim Chief Manheimer worked with City leadership and oversight through the Police Commission and our NSA Monitoring and Compliance Team to respond to the many challenges and demands.
Interim Chief Manheimer provided stability through the transition to a permanent Chief; restored relationships and trust with oversight and City leadership; and continued to move the Department forward towards compliance and Department goals.
The Oakland Police Department is extremely grateful to Interim Chief Manheimer for her tireless dedication and devoted service to our department and our community.
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