Chief of the Oakland Police Department
| Oakland Chief of Police | |
|---|---|
| Style | The Honorable |
| Formation | 1853 |
| Website | Official Website |
Chief of the Oakland police department is and office held by the highest-ranking member of the Oakland Police Department. The chief was first established in 1853. The chief manages and oversees the planning, development and implementation of all law enforcement and crime prevention programs for the City. He provides leadership, vision and direction to the Department and its command staff and promotes collaboration, communication and coordination with other city agencies and community organizations.
Sean Whent has been permanent police chief since May 2014.[1] He became interim chief in May 2013,[2] replacing interim chief Anthony Toribio, who served for only two days after chief Howard Jordan left for uncited medical reasons.[3] Howard was preceded by Anthony Batts.
List of Oakland police chiefs
| Name | Term |
|---|---|
| Joseph Samuels | 1993-1999 |
| Richard Word | 1999-2004 |
| Wayne Tucker | 2004–2009 |
| Anthony Batts | 2009–2011 |
| Howard Jordan | 2011–2013 |
| Anthony Toribio (Interim Chief) | 2013 |
| Sean Whent | 2013– |
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References
- ↑ Will Kane (2014-05-15). "Sean Whent named permanent Oakland police chief". San Francisco Chronicle.
- ↑ Matthew Artz (2013-05-10). "Interim Police Chief Toribio out just two days after appointment". Oakland Tribune.
- ↑ Matthew Artz (2013-05-08). "Police Chief Howard Jordan announces medical retirement". Oakland Tribune.
External links
- Chief of Police on Oakland Wiki