We are proud to welcome new leadership at the Oakland Police Department. Please join us in congratulating Interim Chief James Beere, Interim Assistant Chief Casey Johnson, and Deputy Chief Aaron Smith as they step into their new roles. We also want to extend our appreciation to former Chief Floyd Mitchell for ensuring a seamless transition. His steady leadership has helped position Interim Chief Beere and the entire executive team for continued success. | Oakland Police Department

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OPD Employee highlight! 😃🚓 Highlight for one of OPD’s most recent academy graduates, Officer Matthew Kuresa. Officer Matthew Kuresa graduated from the 182nd Oakland Police Department academy on September 20, 2019. During the graduation ceremony Officer Kuresa wow’d the attendees with singing the National Anthem. 🎶 Please enjoy the attached video of a great job by this new officer. 👍🚓🌟 | Oakland Police Department

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A man was shot at Laney College in Oakland, California, Thursday afternoon. Oakland Police Department Assistant Chief James Beere says the shooting was not an active shooter situation and is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect. #Oakland #LaneyCollege #LaneyShooting | NewsNation

I’ve learned the owner of a walk-in North Oakland barber shop was arrested by the Oakland Police Department in a deadly shooting near his business, one of two homicides in the city on New Year’s Day. https://tinyurl.com/2zjsh5f5 | Henry K. Lee KTVU

Chief Beere and Assistant Chief Johnson had a busy weekend, stopping by multiple events to spread holiday cheer, including Mayor Lee’s Toy Drive and the My Baby Matters Too Toy Giveaway and Dinner. | Oakland Police Department