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Oakland Police Officers Welcome New Chief of Police
Feb 06, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 5, 2020
Contact: Oakland Police Officers' Association: (510) 834-9670 or policeofficers@opoa.org
Oakland Police Officers Welcome New Chief of Police
OAKLAND – Today, it was announced by Mayor Libby Schaaf that Oakland Police veteran, LeRonne Armstrong, has been appointed as Oakland's next Chief of Police. Oakland Police Officers welcome the appointment of Chief Armstrong.
For much of the last year, the Police Department has been led by Interim Police Chief Susan Manheimer. Oakland Police Officers' Association President Barry Donelan thanked Chief Manheimer for her service and welcomed Chief Armstrong’s appointment with the following statement.
"We are grateful for Chief Manheimer’s service and we look forward to Chief Armstrong’s tenure” said Oakland Police Officers' Association President Barry Donelan.
In the last twelve months, the City of Oakland has seen an increase in violent crime while suffering the COVID-19 pandemic. Through it all, hardworking Oakland Police Officers have continued to come to work every day to serve the residents of our city.
About the Oakland Police Officers’ Association: The Oakland Police Officers’ Association (OPOA) represents all sworn members at all ranks within the Oakland Police Department. Representing the hardest working Police Officers in America. The OPOA can be found on the Web at www.opoa.org.
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