Oakland Police Commission Finalizes Chief Candidates

The Oakland Police Commission has submitted a list of final candidates to Mayor Barbara Lee for the city's next permanent police chief. - The commission held six community meetings and an online survey with nearly 200 responses to gather public input.

- Feedback from residents helped shape candidate interviews and evaluations. - The search was conducted in partnership with executive search firm Ralph Anderson & Associates.

- The names of finalists remain confidential due to personnel privacy. The commission received strong interest from applicants as Oakland continues efforts to improve public safety and comply with a federal reform agreement.